How to Make Twig Star Decorations
With a ruler, mark 4 1⁄2 inch (11.4 cm) sections on the twigs with your pencil., Cut twigs at the marks with pruning shear. , Warning: If using a knife, place twig on a flat and damage resistant surface before cutting. , Cross two of the twig pieces...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: With a ruler
Make five 4 1⁄2 inch (11.4 cm) sections. -
Step 2: mark 4 1⁄2 inch (11.4 cm) sections on the twigs with your pencil.
,, Angle the pieces so they look like the top of a pyramid. , Do not worry if the twigs are still a little loose.
This looseness will be reinforced later. ,,, Wrap a 5 inch (12.7 cm) section of wire around the new intersections in the same manner as described in steps 4 and
6. , Wrap 5 inch (12.7 cm) pieces of wire around the new intersections. ,, Make a tie at the top of the ribbon. -
Step 3: Cut twigs at the marks with pruning shear.
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Step 4: Warning: If using a knife
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Step 5: place twig on a flat and damage resistant surface before cutting.
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Step 6: Cross two of the twig pieces at a point ½ inch down from their tops.
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Step 7: Wrap a 5 inch (12.7 cm) piece of wire around the intersection point to the twigs
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Step 8: circling BOTH horizontally and vertically at least once.
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Step 9: Place the 3rd twig horizontally across the first two
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Step 10: about 1 inch (2.5 cm) down from the intersection of the first two twigs.
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Step 11: Wrap 5 inch (12.7 cm) pieces of wire around the newly made intersections
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Step 12: circling in BOTH diagonal directions at least once.
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Step 13: Place the 4th twig diagonally on the rest of the twigs
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Step 14: starting about ½ inch from the left side of the horizontal twig and ending about ½ inch up from the bottom right twig.
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Step 15: Place the 5th twig diagonally on the rest of the twigs
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Step 16: starting about ½ inch from the right side of the horizontal twig and ending about ½ inch up from the bottom left twig.
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Step 17: Wrap wire around any loose intersections
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Step 18: if needed.
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Step 19: Finally
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Step 20: loop a piece of ribbon through the top intersection of the star.
Detailed Guide
Make five 4 1⁄2 inch (11.4 cm) sections.
,, Angle the pieces so they look like the top of a pyramid. , Do not worry if the twigs are still a little loose.
This looseness will be reinforced later. ,,, Wrap a 5 inch (12.7 cm) section of wire around the new intersections in the same manner as described in steps 4 and
6. , Wrap 5 inch (12.7 cm) pieces of wire around the new intersections. ,, Make a tie at the top of the ribbon.
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