Country Chic Pig Wall Hanging

This pig is the second in a series of country chic wall hangings. The first was a country chic sheep. More are in the works, so check back often to catch them all.

Supplies and Equipment

• ~8" x 8" x ¾" MDF or Baltic birch plywood or scraps to accommodate body and feet patterns
• ~6" x 6" x ¼" MDF or Baltic birch plywood or scraps to accommodate ears, head, and snout patterns
• 28" length cording
• 6" length ¼" satin ribbon
• Pattern for Country Chic Pig
• FolkArt acrylic paint
• Liquid wood adhesive
• Small picture hanger
• Proxxon MICRO Bandsaw MBS/E
• Proxxon Disc Sander TSG 250/E
• Proxxon Scroll Saw DS 460
• Bench Drill Press TBM 

Instructions

1.  Cover one side of the blank with painter's tape. Mist the back side of the pattern with spray adhesive, and mount on the taped blank. The painter's tape made removal of the pattern easy without leaving any sticky residue.
   
2. Mount the pattern pieces on the blank.
   
3. Cut the pattern pieces using the bandsaw or scroll saw.
   
4. Sand any uneven edges on the disc sander.
   
5. Use the bench drill press to drill holes for attaching the feet. Putting a 1/8" piece of scrap wood under the piece to be drilled helps to eliminate tear-out.
   
6. Paint the pieces with FolkArt acrylic paints.
   
7. Attach a small hanger on the reverse side of the body.
8. Make corkscrew tail with 6" length of satin ribbon.
1. Spiral the 18″ length of ribbon around a small knitting needle or skewer.
2. Secure the ribbon ends with clips.
3. Mist lightly with water.
4. Bake in the oven at 250° F for 20 minutes.
5. When ribbon is cool, gently slide off skewer.
9. Glue pieces and tail in place with liquid wood adhesive.
   
10. Paint eyes and nose hole details with black paint, or glue black rhinestones in place.
11. Cut cording into four 7" lengths, and us to attach feet to body.
    

Carole