STAINED GLUE WINDOW SHAMROCK

MATERIALS 

• Green Yarn 
• Thread 
• Needle 
• Waxed Paper 
• White Glue 
• Paper Cup 
• Green Paint (Watercolor ) 
• Paint Brush 
• Scissors 
• Tape
• (Optional) Glitter 

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Draw out a four-leaf clover. Tape your drawing to the table and then tape a piece of waxed paper over your drawing. Measure and cut each section of string based on your template. Overlapping string just a bit will increase the overall strength of your craft piece when finished. 
2. Soak each piece of string in white glue. Pull the string out of the glue, removing excess glue using your thumb and forefinger. 
3. Lay down your string according to the lines of your template. Placing a touch of glue on the strings where they come together will help create a stronger bond. 
4. Let dry overnight or until thoroughly dry. 
5. Now fill in each section with a solid layer of glue. Then, before moving onto the next section, paint in a small amount of color. 
6. Repeat the last step for each section then let dry 24 to 48 hours. When completely dry, carefully remove the waxed paper. Be careful not to bend or break the joints. 
7. Using a needle, pierce a piece of thread through the glue at the top near the yarn long enough to make a hanging loop. 

Optional—After all the sections have been filled in  with white glue and you have painted in the green paint, you can sprinkle on a small amount of glitter to  enhance the look of your shamrock.

You can spray on a clear  coat to protect the paint and bring out the colors .