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Supplies: Chenille Bumps, Crepe Paper, Seed Beads, Spun Cotton Beaks, Dresden Medallions, Clear-drying Glue (like Alleen's), Needle-nose Pliers, Scissors and Pinking Shears, Paper Clip
Step 1: Arrange your supplies. Cut apart chenille bumps and Dresden medallions, make a small dollop of glue to dip into, un-bend a paper clip to use for applying tiny amounts of glue. Cut crepe paper into beak and comb shapes -- for beaks cut a diamond shape and bend in half; for combs cut a small rectangle and use pinking shears to zig-zag the top edge.
Step 2: Bend chenille bump into a tilted "U" shape as shown below. Use needle-nose pliers to tightly loop the lower end of the "U" into the chick's tail. Loosely loop the higher end of the "U" to form the chick's head. The goal is to end up with a pointed tail and a more round head, shown below middle.
Step 3: Lightly dip beak into glue dollop and apply to chick. Gently wiggle it into the chenille. Repeat to apply comb. Let dry.
Step 4: Lightly dip end of paper clip into glue and dot onto sides of head for eyes. Place seed beads on glue and lightly press into place. Gently adjust if needed and let dry.
Step 5: Glue chick to Dresden medallion. Let dry.
Tips: The 2-1/2" chenille bumps are our favorite size for making chicks, however, the jumbo 2-3/4" bumps do make a very fluffy and charming version. Spun cotton beaks work well for both sizes.
We used double-sided crepe in Orange-Goldenrod for some beaks, facing the orange outward for contrast.
Chicks in unexpected colors are cheerful and fun -- turquoise, purple, pink! -- and mix well with more realistic colors like yellow, grey, white and brown.
Use glue sparingly when glueing beak, comb and eyes -- too much glue can make the chenille matted and stuck together. Dipping the beaks and combs into the glue allows a lot of control over how much glue ends up on the pieces. Using a paper clip allows for a very light hand when applying glue for eyes.
The Dresden medallion makes a pretty base for your chick to sit upright, but if you wish to add your chicks to baskets, nests, or dioramas, skip the medallion altogether.
Item No. GB-SB-01
This is a set of over 50 jet black seed beads to use as eyes for crafting chenille chicks. Beads are size 11/0 in jet black opaque and made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. SEG01-GR
One (1) bag of sisal Easter grass for filling Easter baskets or using in crafts. Bag contains 50g of sisal grass that can be separated and "fluffed" to create quite a bit of volume. Sisal is a natural fiber made from the leaves of an agave plant and is very similar to very fine jute strands. Imported from the Czech Republic.
Item No. SEG01-LIL
Item No. EN05
One (1) small bird's nest made of real twigs. Measures about 3" across and 1" to 1-1/4" thick. Each is handmade and varies slightly. Imported from the Czech Republic.
Item No. EN06
One (1) small basket made of glossy brown wicker. Measures about 7-1/2" to the top of the handle, 5-3/4" long x 4" wide and has a small basket area measuring 2-1/4" across x just over 1" deep. Each is handmade and varies slightly. Imported from the Czech Republic.
Item No. DCP-3404
1 folded sheet of two-tone double sided Gloria Doublette crepe paper in yellow and goldenrod yellow. Sheet measures 25 cm x 125 cm (which is 10" by 49") and has 135% stretchability. Made in Germany.
Item No. DCP-3406
1 folded sheet of two-tone double sided Gloria Doublette crepe paper in orange and goldenrod yellow. Sheet measures 25 cm x 125 cm (which is 10" by 49") and has 135% stretchability. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW721A-G
Sheet of 18 Dresden celestial halos with gold foil on both sides. Sheet has 2 petite halos measuring 5/8" across, 7 small halos measuring 1" across, and 12 medium halos measuring 1-3/8" across. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW721A-LB
Sheet of 18 Dresden celestial halos with light blue foil on front and back. Sheet has 2 petite halos measuring 5/8" across, 7 small halos measuring 1" across, and 12 medium halos measuring 1-3/8" across. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW721A-S
Sheet of 18 Dresden celestial halos with silver foil on both sides. Sheet has 2 petite halos measuring 5/8" across, 7 small halos measuring 1" across, and 12 medium halos measuring 1-3/8" across. Made in Germany.
Item No. CB2-AW
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Antique White. Each bump measures 2-1/2" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length has approximately 15 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into...(click for more)
Item No. CB2-GYL
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Golden Yellow. Each bump measures 2-1/2" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length has approximately 15 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into...(click for more)
Item No. CB2-ORG
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Orange. Each bump measures 2-1/2" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length has approximately 15 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into shape....(click for more)
Item No. CB2-LGY
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Light Grey. Each bump measures 2-1/2" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length has approximately 15 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into sh...(click for more)
Item No. CB2-MBR
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Medium Brown. Each bump measures 2-1/2" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length has approximately 15 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into ...(click for more)
Item No. CB2-LBR
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Light Brown. Each bump measures 2-1/2" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length has approximately 15 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into s...(click for more)
Item No. CB2-FU
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Fuchsia Pink. Each bump measures 2-1/2" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length has approximately 15 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into ...(click for more)
Item No. CB2-LPK
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Light Pink. Each bump measures 2-1/2" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length has approximately 15 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into sh...(click for more)
Item No. CB2-VPU
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Violet Purple. Each bump measures 2-1/2" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length has approximately 15 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back into...(click for more)
Item No. CB2-LAV
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Lavender Purple. Each bump measures 2-1/2" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length has approximately 15 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back in...(click for more)
Item No. CB2-TBL
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Turquoise Blue. Each bump measures 2-1/2" long and 1" wide. A 1 yard length has approximately 15 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back int...(click for more)
Item No. CB7J-GYL
This is a 1 yard length of retro-style wired bump chenille in Golden Yellow. Each bump measures 2-3/4" long and 2-1/2" wide. A 1 yard length has approximately 14 complete bumps.Made in the Czech Republic on antique machinery, these bumps have very slight irregularities that do not detract and are a result of the manufacturing process. The chenille is soft, not stiff, and may arrive with flattened areas that can be "fluffed" back ...(click for more)
Item No. SC403-OR
Group of 10 spun cotton cones or noses, each measuring 1/2" tall and 1/4" across the bottom. Cones have been tinted orange with vegetable dyes and are not colorfast. Each has a hole to accommodate a wire. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. SC403
Group of 10 spun cotton cones or noses, each measuring 1/2" tall and 1/4" across the bottom. Each has a hole to accommodate a wire. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. SC304
Group of 12 spun cotton eggs, measuring 7/8" high and 5/8" at the widest point. Each has a hole in the top to accommodate a wire or hanger. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. SC308
Group of 12 spun cotton eggs, measuring just under 7/8" high and just under 3/4" at the widest point. Measurements vary slightly from egg to egg due to their handmade nature. Each has a hole in the top to accommodate a wire or hanger. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. SC304LBL
Group of 12 spun cotton eggs, measuring 7/8" high and 5/8" at the widest point. Each has a hole in the top to accommodate a wire or hanger. These were colored blue during the manufacturing process -- the colored base makes them ideal for glittering, painting, and decorating. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. SC304BL