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Braiding straws for flower arrangement decoration Illustration of braiding straws for flower arrange

I have made many stars out of straws, but this is the first time I have made flowers out of straws. It is not only cute, but it can also be used as a flower arrangement

Braiding straws for flower arrangement decoration Illustration of braiding straws for flower arrangements

Tools: straws, scissors, needle and thread.

1. First use scissors to flatten the middle part of the plastic straw.
Braiding straws for flower arrangement decoration Illustration of braiding straws for flower arrangements

2. Fold diagonally in half from the middle.
Braiding straws for flower arrangement decoration Illustration of braiding straws for flower arrangements

3. Fold the left part upward to the right.
Braiding straws for flower arrangement decoration Illustration of braiding straws for flower arrangements

4. Fold the other end upward to the right.
Braiding straws for flower arrangement decoration Illustration of braiding straws for flower arrangements

5. Repeat the process and slowly fold out the pattern.
Braiding straws for flower arrangement decoration Illustration of braiding straws for flower arrangements

6. A straw can weave 2-3 layers of 6-petal plastic flowers.
Braiding straws for flower arrangement decoration Illustration of braiding straws for flower arrangements

7. Use a needle to poke a hole in the center of the plastic flower. (Watch your hands)
Braiding straws for flower arrangement decoration Illustration of braiding straws for flower arrangements

8. Nail the pearl in the center of the flower.
Braiding straws for flower arrangement decoration Illustration of braiding straws for flower arrangements

9. Cut off the excess part on the back of the plastic flower and one end of the straw.
Braiding straws for flower arrangement decoration Illustration of braiding straws for flower arrangements

10. Insert another straw into the other end, and the flower branches are ready.
Braiding straws for flower arrangement decoration Illustration of braiding straws for flower arrangements

Remember to make a few more and put them in a vase or glass bottle
Braiding straws for flower arrangement decoration Illustration of braiding straws for flower arrangements

Extended reading:

1. DIY heart-shaped plastic straw tutorial

2. Illustrated tutorial on turning waste straws into treasure DIY creative vase

3. Tutorial on woven storage basket using straw waste

4. Illustration of tutorial on hand-woven succulent potted hanging basket with straws

5. Illustrated tutorial on how to make the simplest straw snail in history