Angels made from straw for hanging
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Make this angel from pieces of straw which are tied together with thread. Attach a pipe cleaner halo and a string for hanging.
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Let the straws soak in water for approx. 4 hours.
Let the straws soak in water for approx. 4 hours.2 
Gather straws in two bundles of ten and tie them together with a piece of thread in the middle.
Gather straws in two bundles of ten and tie them together with a piece of thread in the middle.3 
Bend one bundle of straws in the middle over a finger as shown in the photo.
Bend one bundle of straws in the middle over a finger as shown in the photo.4 
Tighten the thread and tie a double knot. Tie the two ends of the thread together with a knot to make a loop for hanging.
Tighten the thread and tie a double knot. Tie the two ends of the thread together with a knot to make a loop for hanging.5 
Place the other bundle of straws for the wings between the doubled-over bundle of straws.
Place the other bundle of straws for the wings between the doubled-over bundle of straws.6 
Tie thread around the join in a square with a cross as shown in the photo.
Tie thread around the join in a square with a cross as shown in the photo.7 
Trim the straws into an arch shape at the bottom. Trim the wings at an angle with the shortest straw at the bottom.
Trim the straws into an arch shape at the bottom. Trim the wings at an angle with the shortest straw at the bottom.8 
Cut a small piece of pipe cleaner for the halo. Glue it together and thread it onto the doubled-over piece of thread (the loop) for hanging.
Cut a small piece of pipe cleaner for the halo. Glue it together and thread it onto the doubled-over piece of thread (the loop) for hanging.Free Step-by-Step Guide
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