CDHM The Miniature Way iMag, Tutorials, February 2011, Issue 13

CDHM The Miniature Way
February 2011, Issue 13
Tutorial: Butterflies
Page 26

Tutorial with Mariella Vitale

CDHM artisan Mariella Vitale shows you a how-to on making a paper butterfly in dollhouse 1:12 scale

Step 6

With the help of a toothpick (or a rounded pincer) bend them in half.

CDHM artisan Mariella Vitale shows you a how-to on making a paper butterfly in dollhouse 1:12 scale

Step 7

Gently press your butterfly in half. Put a little dot of super super glue on the back and with your tweezers attach the legs one after another. The smaller on the back.

CDHM artisan Mariella Vitale shows you a how-to on making a paper butterfly in dollhouse 1:12 scale

Step 8

Your butterfly legs should look like this now.

CDHM artisan Mariella Vitale shows you a how-to on making a paper butterfly in dollhouse 1:12 scale

Step 9

Bring the little strand of black sewing thread and put a little dot of super super glue on one side.

The thread should harden immediately.

CDHM artisan Mariella Vitale shows you a how-to on making a paper butterfly in dollhouse 1:12 scale

Step 10

Wait a couple of minutes till the thread is dry.

Then cut two small pieces of the hardened thread 2mm (just over 1/16") long. These are the antennae.

CDHM artisan Mariella Vitale shows you a how-to on making a paper butterfly in dollhouse 1:12 scale

Step 11

Put a little dot of super super glue on the head of the butterfly and with the help of your tweezers attach the two little antennae.