How to Make a Sparkly Snowflake Ornament

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut the piece of string into three 3-inch (7.5cm) pieces

   (Or, use your own sizes if you want a larger or smaller ornament.)
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   Step 2: one 4-inch (10cm) piece

   Squeeze a few teaspoons of glue onto one piece of wax paper. , Pinch two fingers together and run them down the string to remove any excess glue. , Make sure the paper is flat. , Lay the string across the first string so the two make an "X."
   
   Lay it across the first two strings so the three strings intersect in the center and are spaced evenly (like an asterisk).
   
   Reinforce the axis with a dab of glue, and press down firmly on it. , You can tie a piece of thread around that loop later to hang the snowflake.
   
   Now, the three pieces of string should appear to be roughly the same length. , Center it on top of the three strings and press firmly where it intersects the other strings.
   
   Add a dab of glue to each intersection. , Pinch the circular string so it resembles a six-pointed star. , Lay one piece on each of the six points of the snowflake so there is a three-pointed prong at the end of each point.
   
   Reinforce the axes with a dab of glue. , Then shake off the extra glitter. , When it is dry and hardened, gently peel it off the wax paper and remove any flakes of glue. , Hang your snowflake with a piece of thread and enjoy!
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   Step 3: one 8-inch (20cm) piece and six 1.5-inch (3.8cm) pieces.

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   Step 4: Carefully lay out two pieces of wax paper.

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   Step 5: Dip one of the 3-inch (7.5cm) pieces of string in the glue

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   Step 6: being sure to coat it thoroughly.

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   Step 7: Lay the piece of string flat across the second piece of wax paper

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   Step 8: so it is straight.

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   Step 9: Dip the second piece of 3-inch (7.5cm) string into the glue

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    Step 10: removing the excess glue with your pinched fingers.

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    Step 11: Dip the 4-inch (10cm) piece of string into the glue and remove the excess glue.

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    Step 12: Bend one end of the 4-inch (10cm) string into a loop.

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    Step 13: Coat the remaining 3-inch (7.5cm) piece of string in glue

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    Step 14: remove the excess glue

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    Step 15: and bend it into a circular shape.

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    Step 16: Dip the 8-inch (20cm) piece in glue

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    Step 17: bend it into a circle

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    Step 18: and center it over the snowflake.

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    Step 19: Dip each of the 1.5-inch (3.8cm) pieces into glue so they are completely coated

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    Step 20: pinch off the excess glue

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    Step 21: and bend each piece into a V-shape.

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    Step 22: Lightly sprinkle glitter across the snowflake.

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    Step 23: Let your completed snowflake dry overnight.

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