Creative Woodworks & Crafts-059-1998-Fall, страница 73

Loc. of sawtooth hanger

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Attach the sawtooth hanger to the back(see Detail) \

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Sawtooth Hanger Detail

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Fig. 1. Assembly of the thunderbird.

and let dry, then fasten a sawtooth hanger to the back side as shown in Fig. 1. Next, apply the desired finish to all surfaces and allow to dry.

The tangled web we weave

Now it's time to weave the web in the center of the dream catcher (see Fig. 2). Starting at the "A" hole, tie the artificial sinew onto the wood using two overhand knots. Moving in a clockwise direction., thread the sinew into the back side of each hole and out through the front until you reach the "B" hole. After exiting at ^:'B", continue to weave the web by catching the first loop with a half-hitch knot (as illustrated in Full Size Pattern Section No. 3). Continue moving clockwise, using half-hitch knots around the loops made previously, until you end up with about a 1/2" opening in the center. Tie off the web with two overhand knots. Tip: keep the artificial sinew taut and adjust the shape of the web as you work.

Decorating the dream catcher

Cut the leather lacing into six 11" pieces, one 24" piece, and one 36" piece. Trim the ends of all the lace sections at a sharp angle to facilitate threading them through the holes in the wood.

The 24"-long section of lace will serve to hang the dream catcher from the thunderbird's beak. Place one end of this piece of lace through one of the appropriate holes (see pattern) and then tie an overhand knot to prevent that end from pulling out of the hole. Next, string the hanger lace with the beads of your choice and thread the free end through the other hole,, securing it with another overhand knot. Note: before tying the second overhand knot in the hanger lace, first adjust the length of the lace so that the dream catcher hangs just below the thunderbird's tail feathers.

The six 11 "-long pieces of lace are threaded through the holes in the bottom half of the dream catcher where indicated on the pattern. Tie an overhand knot near one end of each piece. Referring to the color photo, thread three beads against each of the knots just tied. Next, thread the other end of the lace through both slots in the concho as shown in Full Size Pattern Section No. 3and into the front of a hole in the dream catcher. Bring the end back down through both concho slots to hold everything in place. Add feathers by inserting the ends into the beads until snug.

The 36"-long piece of lace is decorated in a manner similar to the 11" pieces. Tie an overhand knot at one end and string a combination of five beads. Referring to the photo and working from the bottom upward, string two more combinations of beads (three beads, then five), each held in place by a knot. Next, thread the other end through both slots in the concho, up through the web, and back down through the concho. Finally, add two more bead combinations (each with a knot) and then push in some feathers as was done previously, g-j

Fig. 2. Secure the artificial sinew to Hole "A" and work in a clockwise direction as shown above. Continue weaving the web as shown until an opening approx. 1/2'*-Dia. remains at the center.