Fish Extenders?

[dizzi]

Where did you get the magnets that look like license plates...
VERY CUTE

 

[carmie3377]

I have just one quick question for you. How did you make the rod ends that look like Mickey ears on your Fish Extender?

TIA,
April

I made the Mickey heads for ends of my FE too. I bought wooden balls and round wooden discs from Hobby Lobby. Dh then used a grinder to make notches on the ball where Mickey's ears should be. He then ground off part of the bottom of the disc so there wouldn't be as much to insert into the notches. The discs were glued into the notches and when they were dry, I used wood putty or caulk to fill in where the notches were too big. After everything was dry, I used spray paint to paint the rod. Here is a picture of mine. Only one of the Mickey heads is really showing because of the dry erase board I hung up.

I was disappointed to find that one of the Mickey ears had broken during our flight home. I think I can fix it if not I'll have to make another one for our next cruise. My wording was done with the Cricut and I can take off "Magic' and replace with "Wonder"

 

[TravelinGal]

Just a guess...but are those mickey ears a car attena toppers??

No those would be bigger than that???

They cut slits in the wooden ball on the end and insert 2 circular wood disks for the ears.

I'm using antenna toppers because I like that look better. It's pretty hard to make it the right size with the wood pieces and I wanted the ears to be more balanced to the head size. (and the gal I bought mine from is just doing the plain wooden balls now anyway...)

 

[carmie3377]

What is the recommeded width of the FE? (so it doesent stick out beyond the wall) PLease and thanks!

Mine was almost 8.5 inches wide and the rod was about 14 inches long. As you can see from the above picture, the FE was about as wide as it could be without sticking out on the sides. The rod was too long, but I think it looked okay.

 

[scrapah1]

I made the Mickey heads for ends of my FE too. I bought wooden balls and round wooden discs from Hobby Lobby. Dh then used a grinder to make notches on the ball where Mickey's ears should be. He then ground off part of the bottom of the disc so there wouldn't be as much to insert into the notches. The discs were glued into the notches and when they were dry, I used wood putty or caulk to fill in where the notches were too big. After everything was dry, I used spray paint to paint the rod. Here is a picture of mine. Only one of the Mickey heads is really showing because of the dry erase board I hung up.

I was disappointed to find that one of the Mickey ears had broken during our flight home. I think I can fix it if not I'll have to make another one for our next cruise. My wording was done with the Cricut and I can take off "Magic' and replace with "Wonder"

Wow, that looks amazing, you (and your DH) did a terrific job. Thank you for telling me how you did it!

 

[carmie3377]

Wow, that looks amazing, you (and your DH) did a terrific job. Thank you for telling me how you did it!

Thank you and You're welcome

 

[tjbaggott]

Where did you get the magnets that look like license plates...
VERY CUTE

Jordak makes those on the Cruise Magnets and Graphics Thread. He's pretty awesome with the license plate disigns, basically anything you want, he can do!

 

[revrob]

I made the Mickey heads for ends of my FE too. I bought wooden balls and round wooden discs from Hobby Lobby. Dh then used a grinder to make notches on the ball where Mickey's ears should be. He then ground off part of the bottom of the disc so there wouldn't be as much to insert into the notches. The discs were glued into the notches and when they were dry, I used wood putty or caulk to fill in where the notches were too big. After everything was dry, I used spray paint to paint the rod. Here is a picture of mine. Only one of the Mickey heads is really showing because of the dry erase board I hung up.

I was disappointed to find that one of the Mickey ears had broken during our flight home. I think I can fix it if not I'll have to make another one for our next cruise. My wording was done with the Cricut and I can take off "Magic' and replace with "Wonder"

That looks GREAT! Did you satin stitch all of the letters on, or did you heat fuse them?

 

[carmie3377]

That looks GREAT! Did you satin stitch all of the letters on, or did you heat fuse them?

Thank you! The letters are cardstock. I used fabric glue and they are quite secure. However, I can peel them off if need be and change the wording.

 

[LadyOfNawlins]

Wow...all of these fish extenders look amazing!

 

[jessrose18]

subscribing for ideas

 

[2littleprincesses]

They cut slits in the wooden ball on the end and insert 2 circular wood disks for the ears.

I'm using antenna toppers because I like that look better. It's pretty hard to make it the right size with the wood pieces and I wanted the ears to be more balanced to the head size. (and the gal I bought mine from is just doing the plain wooden balls now anyway...)

Did you buy this from someone? It looks great. I would love her info.

 

[bevtoy]

 

[jessica52877]

Just wanted to say how cute all the FE's are! I need to get working on mine!

 

[rn_wannabe]

Nevermind

 

[wld4mky]

Here is the one I made for our first cruise Feb 20th aboard the magic.
We are really looking forward to this added fun. Like a Disney Cruise is not exciting enough

 

[mammacaryn]

Quick question....

I have a dowl rod with precut holes....would be great to use.

BUT

it is 12inces long, is this too wide for the space provided? Thanks

 

[tjbaggott]

Quick question....

I have a dowl rod with precut holes....would be great to use.

BUT

it is 12inces long, is this too wide for the space provided? Thanks

Yes, too wide. The Width of the Fish Extender itself is to be about 8" wide, and you want the rod to be no more than two inches wider than that (an extra inch for each side).

 

[mammacaryn]

Thanks!

 

[poizenivey]

I sooooooo have to get busy....sailing on the Magic 4/3/2010....me thinks I might to an Easter theme one!!!