3 Amazing Christmas Crafts with Paper Straws! Easy DIY Decoration Ideas, by VIKI Studio Origami on YouTube. 8 min 1 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 1 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 6
What you need
Steps
Cut the paper straws into short equal pieces with scissors. Use a ruler so every piece matches; 2 to 3 cm lengths work well for small ornaments.
Thread a long piece of twine through the straw pieces to build a shape. For a tree, start with the longest row at the bottom and add shorter rows as you go up.
Push the straws close together so the shape holds, then tie the twine tightly at the top. Leave a loop of twine for hanging.
For a snowflake, thread six straw pieces into a star shape and tie the centre. Trim the ends so they match.
For a garland, thread straw pieces alternately with beads onto a long string. Space them evenly and tie loops at both ends.
Add a small dab of glue where the twine meets the straws if the shape feels loose. Let it dry flat before hanging.
Tips and common mistakes
Cut the straws on a cutting mat and keep your fingers clear of the scissor blades.
Use a blunt needle or a piece of stiff wire to pull twine through narrow straw pieces.
Keep every straw piece the same length for a tidy shape; mark the ruler with tape as a guide.
Use only a small dab of glue, because paper straws soften and bend when they get wet.
Questions
Can I use plastic straws instead of paper straws?
Yes, but paper straws are easier to glue and paint. Plastic straws need a strong craft glue and may slide on the twine.
How do I hang the ornament?
Tie a loop of twine at the top before you trim the ends. A small bead above the knot keeps the loop from slipping.
What size straw pieces should I cut?
For small tree ornaments, 2 to 3 cm pieces work well. Use longer pieces for a bigger garland or a wall decoration.
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