Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Birch Bark Wings to hang over the rim of a glass
- 26 June 2013
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Draw the wing shape on paper and cut it out

Trace the wing on the birch bark

Cut the wing out.

Trace and cut a second wing

Two birch bark wings

Match the wing to the glass to measure the slit

Cut a slit

Slip the first wing over the rim of the glass.

Cut an identical slit in the second wing and slip it over the rim of the glass

Birch bark wings ready to design with
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