Materials for the Swing:
- Wood (30 inches x 8 inches)
- Rope (Heavy twisted or braided hemp)
- Drill
- Saw
- Knife
- Sandpaper
- Tape
- Baseball
- String
- Glue Gun
Materials for the Embellishments:
- Ribbon
- Decorative vine
- Glue gun
- Spray Glue
Materials for the Costume:
- Romantic dress
- Ribbons for hair
- Flowers or wreath for hair
- Sandals or bare feet
Directions for the Swing:
- Measure wood
- Cut with table saw (or have cut at lumber store)
- Measure and drill holes (2 per side)
- Sand edges smooth
- Tape ‘Lead String’ to baseball and toss over branch
- Tie ‘Lead String’ to ‘Swing Rope’ and pull over branch til you can reach it
- Tie Bowline Knot and pull up tight to branch (See facebook page for knot details. Facebook.com/HomeAndFamilyShow)
- Feed other end of rope down one hole, up the other
- Tie in a knot and trim end
- Glue edges of rope
- Repeat for second side
Directions for the Decorations:
- Wrap, tie and glue ivy, flowers and ribbons onto rope
TIPS:
- Use endurable hardwood, like green oak, teak or redwood
- Use strong rope such as braided hollow core polypropylene or heavy weight twisted hemp
- Hang securely on sturdy tree or structural beam
- Fasten with a “running bowline” knot (Knot details on our facebook page: Facebook.com/HomeAndFamilyShow)
- Decorate with flowers, vines, ribbons and fabric from any craft store
- Tear and bunch up strips of different fabrics to add contrasting textures
- Romantic costume can be made from thrift store finds
Romantic Fantasy Swing - Home & Family
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