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Materials:
- Corsage pins with pearl ends
(available in fabric and craft stores)
-
Crystal-like beads
in desired shapes and sizes (we used clear narrow tubes and round
beads in several sizes)
- Small cork
-
Iridescent white
glitter paint pen (usually used for fabric, available in craft and
discount stores)
- Monofilament thread
Directions:
1. Place beads on one
corsage pin in desired order, leaving the last 1/4 inch without beads.
Make three more beaded pins using the same arrangement. Make another set
of four beaded pins, using a different arrangement. Make an additional
set of two beaded pins. (You should have a total of 10 beaded pins.)
2. Cut the cork, if
necessary, so it is about 1/4 inch long. With the round side of the cork
lying on the work surface, poke one beaded pin into the cork (close to
the work surface) like a spoke of a wheel. Place a matching beaded pin
opposite the first. Place the remaining two opposite each other, between
the first set.
3. Using the remaining
set of four, poke each into the cork, slightly closer to the top of the
cork and alternating with the first set of four. Place the remaining two
beaded pins into each round end of the cork.
4. Cover the cork using
glitter paint pen. Allow to dry. Apply a second coat, if necessary, and
let dry.
To hang, cut a desired
length of monofilament thread and tie to one spoke of the snowflake. Or
stand several of these sparkling snowflakes on your mantel or group them
to create a wintertime centerpiece.
Variation for Kids:
If the kids want to make
these snowflakes, use pipe cleaners instead of pins and plastic foam
balls instead of corks. Bend the end of the pipe cleaners into a loop to
keep the beads from falling off the outside end. |
