tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8037091070840238680.post6114918671331277754..comments2023-07-10T02:00:02.022-07:00Comments on Flying By the Seat of My (Creative) Pants: Creative Freedom and Seagull HeadsMelindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900704107275120027noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8037091070840238680.post-56988702811038063702018-02-11T14:52:04.547-08:002018-02-11T14:52:04.547-08:00Once I had a nice, beak in the shape that I wanted...Once I had a nice, beak in the shape that I wanted and the underside was empty of newspaper, I believe I gave it one more layer of paper mache underneath - adds strength and makes it looks nicer. When that is dry, I cut the wider end of the beak to match the circumference of the hat, and glued it on the brim with a hot glue gun. I like hot glue better than the cool glue because it sticks much better - watch out for your fingers, though! Hope this helps! If you make one, or a different animal, let me know how it goes! Good luck!! Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900704107275120027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8037091070840238680.post-62718609547568423142018-02-11T14:48:27.139-08:002018-02-11T14:48:27.139-08:00I crumpled up newspapers and taped them together w...I crumpled up newspapers and taped them together with masking tape until I had the shape that I wanted - that's why each one looks a little different. Then I paper machéd each one only on the top. I gave each one about 3 layers (I use Bounty Paper towels for that and just a thick flour and water mixture) and the dried beak was nice and hard (knock on it with your knuckles) I cut the masking tape on the underside and pulled the newspaper out. Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900704107275120027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8037091070840238680.post-24704833623146098702018-01-24T07:38:20.877-08:002018-01-24T07:38:20.877-08:00Great idea....how did you make the beak?Great idea....how did you make the beak?Mary G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11620433883835043746noreply@blogger.com