how to make a candy cane pipe cleaner ornament
Here’s a simple tutorial on how to make a candy cane pipe cleaner ornament, the perfect craft for young and old to enjoy and only requires two materials.
Materials needed:
- Red and white pipe cleaners
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pipe Cleaners:
Gather one red and one white pipe cleaner. These will be the main colors for your candy cane. - Cut: For my ornaments I cut the long pipe cleaners in half before twisting them together.
- Twist the Pipe Cleaners Together:
Take the red and white pipe cleaners and hold them together at one end. Twist the two pipe cleaners together tightly, creating a striped pattern. - Form the Candy Cane Shape:
Once the pipe cleaners are twisted together, start shaping them into a candy cane. Curve the twisted pipe cleaners into a cane shape, making sure to maintain the red and white stripes. - Secure the Ends:
Twist the ends together to secure the shape and make any pointed ends safe. - Fluff and Adjust:
Gently fluff and adjust the candy cane, making sure the stripes are even and the shape is well-defined. - Create More:
Repeat the process to make additional candy cane pipe cleaner ornaments in various sizes and colours.
Other ideas to try
Add a Hook: If you want to hang your candy cane ornament, you can create a small loop at the top by twisting a portion of one end. This loop can be used to hang the ornament on a Christmas tree or anywhere you’d like. Use full pipe cleaners for this
Use for gift tags: Attach a gift tag for a fancy way to decorate your gifts this year.
Add a bow: The candy canes look extra sweet with a festive bow added
Try different colour combinations: Like white and green, silver and red, silver and green, white and gold.
Create other shapes: Like a peppermint swirl and heart shape.
These are created in exactly the same way but instead of shaping into a cane you twist in a circle for the pepper mint swirl or fold in half and twist the ends together before shaping into a heart.
This simple and festive craft is perfect for decorating your Christmas tree or giving as handmade gifts. Enjoy crafting!
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