How to Make a Crepe Paper Laurel Crown

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut a section of crepe paper that is about 20" (50 cm) long.

   Leave 1/8" (3.1 mm) at one side of the shape, so that the paper remains intact, all along the length of the streamer. , Fasten the paper to the pipe cleaner by folding the wire or taping it. ,, Secure it to the head with bobby pins, miniature hair claws, or simply by weaving the ends through the hair.
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   Step 2: Fold it lengthwise (so that it is still 20" (50cm) long

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   Step 3: but now only about an inch (2.5 cm) wide) and crease the folded side.

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   Step 4: Cut half-ovals or half-circles on the folded side.

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   Step 5: Wrap the streamer tightly around the pipe cleaner

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   Step 6: leaving the half-shapes free and dangling.

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   Step 7: Carefully unfold the dangling shapes

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   Step 8: resulting in symmetric leaves.

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   Step 9: Shape the pipe cleaner into a headband or crown.

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