Craft Project: Kokeshi Spool

Every time I look at my twine holder it makes me smile. It's just a fun way to store/display twine. It took a couple hours to make, do to trial and error. It might take you less time depending on your painting skills. If you would like to add a little whimsy to your craft storage, this might be the project for you. Simple directions below.

Supplies

one wood bead, peg, and spool - can be found at most craft stores
acrylic paint
Glue - I used Ecoglue
Gloss Varnish - can be found at most craft stores
blush makeup - optional
paint brush

1. Glue bead to peg, refer to picture for placement. Let dry for at least an hour.

2. Paint the peg person(I made mine to resemble a kokeshi doll). I recommend starting with the face first. I added a little blush to the face of the peg. Next paint the bead. I painted it to look like a ball of string. And last, paint the body. Let dry for at least 20 minutes.

3. Paint two coats of gloss varnish on the peg person. Wait 20 minutes between each coat.

4. Glue the peg person to the wooden spool. Let dry.

5. Wind string around the spool and thread the end through the bead. Done