How to Use Embroidery Hoops for Crafts

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Using a nail and hammer

    Using or finger or pliers bend a half-inch hook at one end.  Thread through two bottle caps.  (Put the tops of the caps together for best sound.) ,,  These are your spacers.  Cut a length of tape, about 5 inches long.  Laying it sticky-side up, place a spacer in the center of the type.  Line the edges up carefully. ,  Wrap the tape firmly around the hoops and cardboard, securing it tightly.
   
   Reinforce the spacer with more tape. ,,  Bend the other other end around the other hoop.  Secure with tap or hot glue. ,,  Now go make some music!
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   Step 2: carefully put a hole through the center of 10 metal bottle caps.

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   Step 3: Cut five 3-inch lengths of wire.

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   Step 4: Separate you embroidery hoop into 2 pieces and screw the outer piece closed.

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   Step 5: Cut a 1-inch square out of cardboard.

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   Step 6: Put the embroidery hoop edges against the bottom and top edges of the cardboard spacer.

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   Step 7: Repeat the previous steps four more times

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   Step 8: evenly spacing the 5 spacers around the hoop.

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   Step 9: Between the spacers

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    Step 10: hook the bent end of a wire over one hoop.

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    Step 11: Repeat this 4 more times.

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    Step 12: Finished!

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