How Do You Make Wire Yard Art?
Wire yard art can add a whimsical touch to your landscape. Even if you are a novice at working with wire, you can easily shape it into a variety of projects with the help of a template and a jig. Once you create a sturdy wire outline, you can embellish the space between the outlines with beaded wire. Create beaded wire bumble bees, butterflies or dragon flies to decorate your yard or garden. Place them among the flowers that border your home or create a grouping as art for your yard. Select a template for the outline of your wire yard art insect. Trace the outline of one wing or wing set onto a wood block and hammer finishing nails around the outline to create a jig. You will only need to make a jig for one side of the insect’s wings. When you wrap the wire to make the wings, you can flip it over to make the wings on the opposite side of the body. It’s easier to make similar size objects from wire if you first create a jig. Cut a length of 18-gauge wire to fit around the outside perime
