How to Make a Sinker for an Artificial Water Flower With a Marble

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make a water flower first.

   Select the end of the straw where you wish to insert the marble.
   
   Measure the slits.
   
   The length of each slit should be just over the diameter of the marble (5mm).
   
   Use a ruler to measure this length with the marble in place.
   
   Cut the slit Straighten up the slits , At the base of the straw (slit end), cut a neat zigzag edge to form the stem's end.,, Make some leaf-like cuts in the straw tip that will fit neatly under the water flower.
   
   Insert the water flower and it's ready for display.
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   Step 2: Cut four slits at one end of the straw

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   Step 3: just above the end of the straw as shown in the images.

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   Step 4: Make a zigzag ornamental cut.

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   Step 5: Push the marble into the rounded "basket" shape of the slits.

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   Step 6: Prepare the other end of the straw for the insertion of the water flower.

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