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DIY hood ornament

Step 3Fun with dick and jane

fun with dick and jane
okay, here is where the fun begins. powertools! if you are under the age of eighteen, cool!

drill a hole in the posterior region of your new hood ornament.

with these plastic creatures, this is a no brainer. grab your drill, find a bit that is slightly smaller than your screw and go to town. the plastic will do the rest. wood is about the same but if you're using something wooden, best think about painting it very well. metal is another story. haven't done anything with metal yet, but i would think you'd be getting into machining some interior threads and this takes it out of my range of 'expertise.'

i have used super glue with some encouraging results. depending on the type of metal and/or the weight of the hood ornament (be it metal or otherwise), this could be a viable option. just remember to rough up surfaces before applying any type of adhesive.
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