Introduction: Plarn Carnations
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We will work with the same method of making plarn except you'll stop before you connect the loops.
You'll need:
plastic bags
sharp scissors
rubber band, floral wire, pipecleaner, elastic, string...
fabric felt, bead wire etc
See Plarn by Della Badart
Step 1: Folding
Group between twenty and forty loops together; fold one side to the center.
Step 2: Folding
Fold opposite end across to other side to fold into thirds.
Step 3: Shape Flower
You will cut the ends off the loops and fluff out. Next shape to a puff ball.
Step 4: Embellishments
Flatten the bottom of puff ball and embellish with wire and leaves. I have examples of choices to make leaves and stems.
Step 5:
Attach flower to barret, ribbon, or rubber band. Wear it or...
Step 6:
Get a vase! Della Badart
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4 Comments
12 years ago on Introduction
In the first step, where you say "Group between twenty and forty loops together; fold one side to the center", what do you mean? Do you use the whole bag or only the loops? I have never done plarn before but want to make these as decorations for my party.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Try looking at
https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Plarn-2/
Stop before you hook the loops toether and use about 20 loops to make a flower! Hope that helps
12 years ago on Introduction
Shouldn't you call them "Plarnations"? ^_^
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
That's agood idea. Thank you!
Della