How to Make Candy Cane Antlers

Wind a white and a red pipe cleaner together in a neat line., Bend the length over to form a hook., Repeat to make another one. , Kink the base of one candy cane to bend it slightly., Choose a spot for each candy cane to sit on the headband., Glue...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Wind a white and a red pipe cleaner together in a neat line.

    Keep the crossing points even all the way up, for the neatest look.
  2. Step 2: Bend the length over to form a hook.

    It should now take on the appearance of a candy cane. ,, Bend as little as possible, to avoid wasting the length. , They are meant to look like antlers, so space them apart enough.

    Mark with a pencil to remember the exact positioning. , Hold in place briefly to ensure it is tethered, then let dry completely. ,, They should sit straight above the headband. , Once the antlers have completely dried in place, test the look in front of the mirror.

    Make any adjustments needed to the hook shape, to ensure it looks good., Head out and have some holiday season fun. ,
  3. Step 3: Repeat to make another one.

  4. Step 4: Kink the base of one candy cane to bend it slightly.

  5. Step 5: Choose a spot for each candy cane to sit on the headband.

  6. Step 6: Glue the bent portion of the first candy cane to the underside of the headband.

  7. Step 7: Repeat with the other candy cane.

  8. Step 8: Pull the candy cane antlers upright.

  9. Step 9: Slip the headband on.

  10. Step 10: Match the headband with a red or green sweater.

  11. Step 11: Finished.

Detailed Guide

Keep the crossing points even all the way up, for the neatest look.

It should now take on the appearance of a candy cane. ,, Bend as little as possible, to avoid wasting the length. , They are meant to look like antlers, so space them apart enough.

Mark with a pencil to remember the exact positioning. , Hold in place briefly to ensure it is tethered, then let dry completely. ,, They should sit straight above the headband. , Once the antlers have completely dried in place, test the look in front of the mirror.

Make any adjustments needed to the hook shape, to ensure it looks good., Head out and have some holiday season fun. ,

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