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=== Making a Daisy or Sunflower === | === Making a Daisy or Sunflower === | ||
| − | #Cut 2 colored pipe cleaners into fourths so that you have 8 mini pipe cleaners.<ref>http://www.pipecleanercrafts.co.uk/#!This-is-how-You-do-this-Flower/c1kw6/150D7C72-66D6-49AC-95F2-3C5A92954542</ref> When you are done cutting, sure that they are all the same height. The pipe cleaners can be any color you want, but make sure that they are the same color. | + | #Cut 2 colored pipe cleaners into fourths so that you have 8 mini pipe cleaners.<ref name="rf1">http://www.pipecleanercrafts.co.uk/#!This-is-how-You-do-this-Flower/c1kw6/150D7C72-66D6-49AC-95F2-3C5A92954542</ref> When you are done cutting, sure that they are all the same height. The pipe cleaners can be any color you want, but make sure that they are the same color. |
#* If you'd like to make a daisy, use white pipe cleaners. If you'd like to make a sunflower, use yellow. | #* If you'd like to make a daisy, use white pipe cleaners. If you'd like to make a sunflower, use yellow. | ||
#Fold each mini pipe cleaner in half, and pinch the folded end tightly. This will make your skinny petals, just like in a daisy or sunflower. Keep the pipe cleaner folded shut, and not spread open like a V. | #Fold each mini pipe cleaner in half, and pinch the folded end tightly. This will make your skinny petals, just like in a daisy or sunflower. Keep the pipe cleaner folded shut, and not spread open like a V. | ||
#Gather all of the skinny petals into a bundle. Make sure that all of the folded ends are on the same side. The cut ends will make the top of the bundle. The folded ends will make the bottom of the bundle. | #Gather all of the skinny petals into a bundle. Make sure that all of the folded ends are on the same side. The cut ends will make the top of the bundle. The folded ends will make the bottom of the bundle. | ||
| − | #Cut a green pipe cleaner in half and stick it into the center of the bundle.<ref | + | #Cut a green pipe cleaner in half and stick it into the center of the bundle.<ref name="rf1" /> The top of the bundle should be level with the top of the green pipe cleaner. The bottom of the bundle should be facing towards the bottom of the green pipe cleaner. |
#* The green pipe cleaner will make the stem. To make a stronger stem, fold a whole green pipe cleaner in half, and twist it to make a thick, half-sized pipe cleaner. | #* The green pipe cleaner will make the stem. To make a stronger stem, fold a whole green pipe cleaner in half, and twist it to make a thick, half-sized pipe cleaner. | ||
#Cut a yellow or brown pipe cleaner in half, and wrap it around the top of the bundle. This will make the center of your flower. It will also hold it together. Hook the end of the yellow/brown pipe cleaner around the bundle, about ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) from the top. Start wrapping the yellow/brown pipe cleaner around the bundle, moving upwards. | #Cut a yellow or brown pipe cleaner in half, and wrap it around the top of the bundle. This will make the center of your flower. It will also hold it together. Hook the end of the yellow/brown pipe cleaner around the bundle, about ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) from the top. Start wrapping the yellow/brown pipe cleaner around the bundle, moving upwards. | ||
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#Cut 4 colored pipe cleaners into fourths, so that you have 16 mini pipe cleaners. This will make your petals. You can any color you want to make your rose, but make sure that all 4 pipe cleaners are the same color. The most popular rose colors are red, pink, and white. | #Cut 4 colored pipe cleaners into fourths, so that you have 16 mini pipe cleaners. This will make your petals. You can any color you want to make your rose, but make sure that all 4 pipe cleaners are the same color. The most popular rose colors are red, pink, and white. | ||
#* After you cut them, make sure that the mini pipe cleaners are all the same height. | #* After you cut them, make sure that the mini pipe cleaners are all the same height. | ||
| − | #Gather 15 of mini pipe cleaners into a mini bundle.<ref>http://www.pipecleanercrafts.co.uk/#!pipe-cleaner-rose-pot/c1ho3</ref> This will make the flower part. Save the last mini pipe cleaner for later. You will need it to hold your rose together. | + | #Gather 15 of mini pipe cleaners into a mini bundle.<ref name="rf2">http://www.pipecleanercrafts.co.uk/#!pipe-cleaner-rose-pot/c1ho3</ref> This will make the flower part. Save the last mini pipe cleaner for later. You will need it to hold your rose together. |
#Cut a green pipe cleaner in half, and stick it into the middle of the bundle. The top of mini bundle should be level with the top of the green pipe cleaner. The bottom of the mini bundle should be facing towards the bottom of the green pipe cleaner. Make sure that the mini pipe cleaners are gathered all around the green pipe cleaner. | #Cut a green pipe cleaner in half, and stick it into the middle of the bundle. The top of mini bundle should be level with the top of the green pipe cleaner. The bottom of the mini bundle should be facing towards the bottom of the green pipe cleaner. Make sure that the mini pipe cleaners are gathered all around the green pipe cleaner. | ||
#* The green pipe cleaner will be your stem. To make it stronger, fold a ''whole'' green pipe cleaner in half, and twist it to make a thick, half-sized pipe cleaner. | #* The green pipe cleaner will be your stem. To make it stronger, fold a ''whole'' green pipe cleaner in half, and twist it to make a thick, half-sized pipe cleaner. | ||
| − | #Wrap the last mini pipe cleaner around the top of the bundle.<ref | + | #Wrap the last mini pipe cleaner around the top of the bundle.<ref name="rf2" /> Measure down about ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) and hook the end of the mini pipe cleaner around the bundle. Start wrapping the mini pipe cleaner around the bundle, moving upwards towards the top. This will hold your rose together. |
#* Wrap the mini pipe cleaner as tightly as you can, or your rose won't hold together very well. | #* Wrap the mini pipe cleaner as tightly as you can, or your rose won't hold together very well. | ||
| − | #Open up the mini pipe cleaners, and spread them around the green pipe cleaner. You will end up with something that looks like a spider or sea anemone.<ref>http://www.nobiggie.net/rose-rings/</ref> Don't worry, you will end up with a pretty rose when you are done, and not a spider. | + | #Open up the mini pipe cleaners, and spread them around the green pipe cleaner. You will end up with something that looks like a spider or sea anemone.<ref name="rf3">http://www.nobiggie.net/rose-rings/</ref> Don't worry, you will end up with a pretty rose when you are done, and not a spider. |
#* Be gentle when spreading the mini pipe cleaners, or you will pull them apart. | #* Be gentle when spreading the mini pipe cleaners, or you will pull them apart. | ||
| − | #Roll each mini pipe cleaner towards the center, as tightly as your can. Start by folding the tip of each mini pipe cleaner over. Then, roll each mini pipe cleaner towards the green pipe cleaner at the center. Keep the roll as flat as you can, like a disk. These will become your petals.<ref | + | #Roll each mini pipe cleaner towards the center, as tightly as your can. Start by folding the tip of each mini pipe cleaner over. Then, roll each mini pipe cleaner towards the green pipe cleaner at the center. Keep the roll as flat as you can, like a disk. These will become your petals.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#* Roll all of the mini pipe cleaners in the same direction. | #* Roll all of the mini pipe cleaners in the same direction. | ||
#Twist and turn the petals to arrange them. When you are done rolling the petals, many of them will probably be vertical; they should be horizontal. To make them look more rose-like, turn each disk/petal so that it is horizontal. Some disks/petals will need to be on top of each other. | #Twist and turn the petals to arrange them. When you are done rolling the petals, many of them will probably be vertical; they should be horizontal. To make them look more rose-like, turn each disk/petal so that it is horizontal. Some disks/petals will need to be on top of each other. | ||
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* You can use a pair of sharp scissors to cut the pipe cleaners, but wire cutters will be easier. You also won't risk ruining your scissors. | * You can use a pair of sharp scissors to cut the pipe cleaners, but wire cutters will be easier. You also won't risk ruining your scissors. | ||
* Make a bunch of different flowers and tie them together with a ribbon. Give them as a gift to your mother, aunt, grandmother, or favorite teacher. | * Make a bunch of different flowers and tie them together with a ribbon. Give them as a gift to your mother, aunt, grandmother, or favorite teacher. | ||
| − | * Fill a cup or pot with coffee beans, and stick your pipe cleaner flowers into them.<ref>http://www.letstalkspeechlanguage.com/2015/05/spring-garden-sensory-bin.html?m=1</ref> | + | * Fill a cup or pot with coffee beans, and stick your pipe cleaner flowers into them.<ref name="rf4">http://www.letstalkspeechlanguage.com/2015/05/spring-garden-sensory-bin.html?m=1</ref> |
== Things You'll Need == | == Things You'll Need == | ||
