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How to Make a DIY Copper Leaf Mobile

February 10, 2021 By: Katie10 Comments

How to make a handmade copper leaf mobile perfect for Fall. The craft kit includes all the supplies you need. A simple DIY craft tutorial idea.

This tutorial is adapted from a Facebook Live. To watch a live tutorial simply follow The Crafty Blog Stalker on Facebook.

How to make a handmade copper leaf mobile perfect for Fall. The craft kit includes all the supplies you need. A simple DIY craft tutorial idea.

A beautiful mobile is very relaxing to look at, whether you are a baby or a full grown adult. At times, I have felt silly that I get caught up in the beautiful movements of something as simple as a mobile. They really are magical!

The mobile I’m showing you today is no exception. The teal patina on the copper leaves is gorgeous making each leaf unique. This could be a colorful piece of fall decor or keep it up all year long, and could easily be hung inside or out!

Sadly, this kit is no longer available to purchase.

How to make a handmade copper leaf mobile perfect for Fall. The craft kit includes all the supplies you need. A simple DIY craft tutorial idea.

Supplies Used:

  • Copperleaf kit – kit no longer available
  • Scissors

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Copper Leaf Mobile Tutorial

Begin by cutting the wax linen thread into specific lengths.

  • 4 pieces that measure 36-inches long
  • 4 pieces that measure 30 inches long

Starting with the large wooden ring, take a strand that is 36-inches long and thread into each hole. You want the coming out of the bottom to have a length of 18-inches. Get the strand to the right length and then string the top part of the thread around the wooden ring and up through the same hole. Do the same to the three remaining holes on the ring.

How to make a handmade copper leaf mobile perfect for Fall. The craft kit includes all the supplies you need. A simple DIY craft tutorial idea.

Take the smaller ring and the lengths of 30-inch wax linen thread. This ring has eight pre-drilled holes. Do the same as above, threading the linen thread through every other hole, leaving 18 inches at the bottom.

How to make a handmade copper leaf mobile perfect for Fall. The craft kit includes all the supplies you need. A simple DIY craft tutorial idea.

Bring in the larger ring and thread the top thread (not the 18-inch tails) through the empty holes in the smaller ring. Measure the length of thread between the larger ring and the smaller ring at 3 1/4-inch, then secure in place by looping the thread around and pushing through the same hole as done before.

How to make a handmade copper leaf mobile perfect for Fall. The craft kit includes all the supplies you need. A simple DIY craft tutorial idea.

Join the top threads together, and wrap around a finger to keep them out of the way.

Now it is time to go through and sort all of the beautiful copper leaf pieces. There are eight strands, so create 8 piles that will become the leaves for each strand. There are also 8 beads. I decided to have one bead per strand but you can arrange however you want.

How to make a handmade copper leaf mobile perfect for Fall. The craft kit includes all the supplies you need. A simple DIY craft tutorial idea.

String your beads and copper leaves onto each strand hanging down from the mobile. The leaves are predrilled with two holes so it is a simple thread in and out to hold put them where you want on the wax linen thread.

The beads are a bit more tricky. Thread the bead and slide into position about where you want it to be on the thread. Loop the thread back over the bead creating a circle around the bead. Squeeze and press the wax linen thread into itself so it looks and feels like one continuous thread. Slide the bead past the connection, separate the ends and the hold the bead in place as you pull the wax linen thread around the bead. I know this step sounds confusing. Watch the video if you need more assistance.

How to make a handmade copper leaf mobile perfect for Fall. The craft kit includes all the supplies you need. A simple DIY craft tutorial idea.

After all leaves and beads have been added, hold the mobile up and adjust the top strings in your hand until the rings are about level. Pinch all of the threads together and then tie around the smallest wooden loop and cut off any excess.

The Copper Leaf Mobile is complete!

How to make a handmade copper leaf mobile perfect for Fall. The craft kit includes all the supplies you need. A simple DIY craft tutorial idea.

All that’s left is to find the perfect spot to hang it.

How to make a handmade copper leaf mobile perfect for Fall. The craft kit includes all the supplies you need. A simple DIY craft tutorial idea.

For now, mine is in my bedroom, but my girls beg for it every time they see it because they want it in their own room!

How to make a handmade copper leaf mobile perfect for Fall. The craft kit includes all the supplies you need. A simple DIY craft tutorial idea.

The Full Facebook Live Tutorial

Click here to learn more about Apostrophe S, and purchase your own Copperleaf Kit. The kit cost is $30 plus S&H.

Where would you hang this mobile? Share and leave a comment below!

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Comments

  1. Lori says

    September 13, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    Hi Katie! Love these mobiles, the leaf one has such interesting colors. Thanks for sharing and linking up at Dishing It & Digging It! We enjoy seeing your creativity each week!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 14, 2016 at 7:53 am

      Thank you Lori, I am so glad that you like it! It was a really fun project to put together.

      Reply
  2. Megin says

    September 15, 2016 at 10:26 am

    Simply lovely, Katie! I love the patina on the leaves and the pretty copper threads!
    Thank you for sharing this week at Brag About It link party on VMG206 (Mondays at Midnight). I plan to feature you next week!
    ~ Megin of VMG206

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 16, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Thank you Megin! I can’t wait for next week’s party!

      Reply
  3. Lacie Ring says

    September 15, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    Hey Katie! What a cute fall craft and it looks super easy. Thank you for linking up at Funtastic Friday.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 16, 2016 at 9:30 am

      Thank you Lacie! I’m so glad that you like my Copper Leaf Mobile. It was a really fun craft to put together.

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    September 18, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    Great copper leaf Mobile Katie, pinned. Very clear tutorial, thank you.
    Joy

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:25 am

      Thank you, Joy! I am so glad that you like the tutorial. It was a fun project.

      Reply
  5. Angie Rose says

    September 18, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    Such a beautiful job Katie. You have been featured this week at Dishing It & Digging It. Thank you so much for sharing with us ?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:06 am

      Thank you so much for the feature Angie! Heading over to check it out now!

      Reply

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