I'm making my own version of this for a Harry Potter table and am considering trying to cover it with feathers since my decoy bird ended up being black underneath instead of white, so then I decided to drill some small holes to allow light to escape. As Major Gates continues to grow, we also provide sources for craft supplies that are often hard to find. We recommend googling "metal acm" and you will see it is also durable to be used on the outside of skyscrapers.

The stand is a T of fluted wooden rods, which I assume we found at Lowe's or Home Depot, but don't really remember, heh.Metal ACM (aluminum composite material) is a material we discovered from a business sign maker over 10 years ago. For an additional fee, some products can be delivered next day depending on availability and destination within the contiguous 48 states.

I can only hope the full effect - and distance, since it's way up on the tree top - will fool people.Our metal acm comes in a variety of colors - black, white, red, blue, green, yellow, silver and gold.

Fawkes does have that whole "red head with the red coming down onto his breast a little bit" thing going on, so I think the bald eagle with the different feather texture on the head works. Tape off areas and spray paint specific areas to accent or spray paint the entire decor to match your theme. com/do-it-yourself/harry-potter-christmas-tree/ Learn how to make these other Harry Potter ornaments. These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy.If the top center is lower than the top of the piece the hole will be drilled in the center in the thickest top part. When we couldn't find any good translucent beads to use for the eyes, John decided to make his own with resin.

The only thing taking me out of the illusion is the flat/matte look of the beak and feet - maybe you could add a light gold wash? We're getting SO CLOSE to our Fantastic Beasts Potter Party, btw, so expect a few more little (or not so little) projects over the next few weeks leading up to the big reveal! California residents: For more information about our terms, please see our Financial Incentive Terms. The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. HOLES TOP/BOTTOM - an 1/8" hole will be predrilled in the center top and center bottom of the decor.

When I first saw the tree topper in action, I felt a deep sense of nostalgia, as if I were getting ready to binge-watch the Harry Potter series for the millionth time. I'll have final photos of it later, but for now here's a video pan-up to give you an idea - and to show you the lighted effect of the phoenix! The tree topper lights up and plays Hedwig's theme song from "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable).