How to Build a Straw Bridge

Open Materials., Building the base of the bridge., Pinch the Tips., Connecting the Straws., Secure the Straws., Form Base., Forming the Body., End Straws., Constructing the Top: Take 4 straws from the remaining batch and take 1 of the straws to...

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Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open Materials.

Open the bag of straws, unwrap the tape, and place materials on a clean and spacious table to start the building process.

Step 2: Building the base of the bridge.

Depending on the personal preference of how thick the width of the base should be, take 8 straws and lay them next to each other by the ends of the straws. , Take 4 straws and 1 by 1, pinch one end of the straw and fold it into the shape of a V to insert it in the opposite straw. , While holding the pinched end of the straw, insert the end about 1 inch (2.5 cm) into the open end of the other straw.

Apply this step to all 8 of the straws. , With the straws evenly aligned, hold the straws down and place the masking tape on top of the straws to start the holding process. , While holding the straws together on a flat surface, wrap tape on the middle and ends of the straws. , Taking 8 more straws, repeat Steps 3 and 4 to the ends of the side straws as such.

Apply to all 8 of the straws. , Bend the end straws upward and inward to make connecting the top easier. , Apply to all 8 of the straws. ,,,,,, (Apply to all 4 corners) ,,,,,,,,

Step 3: Pinch the Tips.

Step 4: Connecting the Straws.

Step 5: Secure the Straws.

Step 6: Form Base.

Step 7: Forming the Body.

Step 8: End Straws.

Step 9: Constructing the Top: Take 4 straws from the remaining batch and take 1 of the straws to repeat Step 3.

Step 10: Connecting the Top: After inserting the one end of the straw

Step 11: bend at the inserted end and connect the opposite end to the other opposite side straw.

Step 12: Securing the Top: When applying Step 10 to all of the side straws

Step 13: tape 2 of the outer top straws together to insure durability.

Step 14: Finishing the Top: After taping the two outer straws

Step 15: then apply tape to all 4 straws to give them a stronger hold.

Step 16: Three Parts to Tape: Tape the top of the bridge in 3 parts

Step 17: the middle

Step 18: and the 2 side folds.

Step 19: Apply Strong Base Support: Apply 1 layer of tape to the bent corners of the base of the bridge.

Step 20: Support Beam: Take 4 straws and insert them between the outer 2 straws at the top and bottom of the bride.

Step 21: Under Base Support: Take 4 straws and align them along the bottom of the support beams.

Step 22: Cutting To Size: Measure a half inch out from the support beam on the left side of the straw.

Step 23: Cutting to Size (2): Measure a half inch out on the right side

Step 24: and cut the remainder of the straw off.

Step 25: Secure Under Support: After cutting the straws

Step 26: tape the straws together in the middle.

Step 27: Apply Under Support: Take the 4 taped straws and place it between the support beams under the bridge.

Step 28: Additional support: Take two more straws and wedge them between the Top

Step 29: and Under Base Support towards the middle of the bridge.

Step 30: Tape down additional support: Tape down the ends of the additional support straws in opposite directions.

Step 31: Final Adjustment: After taping down the additional support beams

Step 32: adjust and straws necessary and finally the bridge is complete.

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