How to make a mobile

Here’s a great idea for a DIY art project you can make, inspired by the art of Mark Hearld. Hearld is a British artist whose gorgeous prints, illustrations, and ceramics depict British fauna and flora dancing with color and movement. His installation at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a huge flock of painted wood birds suspended over visitors— something I dreamed of hanging in my house. Alas, I’ll have to (happily) make do with this DIY bird mobile I concocted instead.

An artist shows us how to make a mobile in 5 steps inspired by the famous sculptor, Alexander Calder.

I looooooove mobiles. Love 'em. I love the energy they bring into a space, the visual interest, and the fact that they're not too terribly difficult to

Here’s a great idea for a DIY art project you can make, inspired by the art of Mark Hearld. Hearld is a British artist whose gorgeous prints, illustrations, and ceramics depict British fauna and flora dancing with color and movement. His installation at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a huge flock of painted wood birds suspended over visitors— something I dreamed of hanging in my house. Alas, I’ll have to (happily) make do with this DIY bird mobile I concocted instead.

Explaining the basics about balance when building an art mobile / hanging kinetic sculpture - With illustrations / images - Contact me if you need more help

How to make a DIY Calder Mobile sculpture for under $10. A mid-century modern home decor project you can create, inspired by Alexander Calder.

Explaining the basics about balance when building an art mobile / hanging kinetic sculpture - With illustrations / images - Contact me if you need more help

How to Make a Hanging Mobile

Just like my our previous how to make a felt mobile tutorial on arch mobile frame, this step by step guide on how to make...