Retro Metallic Snowflake

by kcli

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Intro: Retro Metallic Snowflake

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!

12 Comments

sarapt 15 years ago

i did this - it worked great and you can do so many variations.

myrtle50 15 years ago

So easy a child could do it - which is perfect for me!

4606aberdeen 15 years ago

Hang these from a shower curtain rod tightened between sides of a window!

eulessmike 15 years ago

very christmassy. Poor Broncos

ldobbels 15 years ago

Thanks, great for our crafts at the library holiday event

Meier 15 years ago

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.

kolowinter 15 years ago

Excellent documentation!!! This would make a perfect package topper in place of a bow -- later to be used as an ornament. Thanks for sharing.

ccbarrett 15 years ago

Cool - beautiful, basic and cost-effective!