Introduction: Retro Metallic Snowflake
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About: ...after 30 years of becoming corporately numb, my dreams of not working (for pay) and instead creating with my hands has become a reality. Life is grand!
A simple way to experience the beauty of your tree while catching glints of light naturally!
Step 1: Organize Materials
5 - 12" metallic pipe cleaners
lightweight needlenose pliers/wire cutters
ruler
Cut two of the pipe cleaners into thirds (apx 4" each)
Step 2: Fold All Sections in Half
Step 3: Connect the 3 Largest Sections by Twisting Them Together in the Center
Step 4: Twist Each of the Shorter Pieces Apx 1" (or the Width of Your Thumb) From Center
Step 5: Twist the Adjacent Shorter Points Together
Step 6: Trim the Untwisted Length 3" From End. Fold Each of the Cut Pieces in Half
Step 7: Twist Each of the Shorter Pieces Around the Remaining Arms. Now Go Decorate!
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12 Comments
14 years ago on Introduction
i did this - it worked great and you can do so many variations.
14 years ago on Introduction
So easy a child could do it - which is perfect for me!
14 years ago on Introduction
Hang these from a shower curtain rod tightened between sides of a window!
14 years ago on Introduction
very christmassy. Poor Broncos
14 years ago on Introduction
Thanks, great for our crafts at the library holiday event
14 years ago on Introduction
very pretty
14 years ago on Introduction
this is a beautiful piece of work
14 years ago on Introduction
This will be a great project for my girl scout troop to make and pass on to Meals on Wheels recipients next year. Thank you for sharing and the detailed directions.
14 years ago on Introduction
sure was a nice job
14 years ago on Step 7
Excellent documentation!!! This would make a perfect package topper in place of a bow -- later to be used as an ornament. Thanks for sharing.
14 years ago on Introduction
Cool - beautiful, basic and cost-effective!
14 years ago on Introduction
Gorgeous.