So I know that thanksgiving hasn't even made its way to the U.S. just yet but I mean everyone else in the world is getting ready for Christmas so, why can't we. I have a tree decorating project that I have to get done before December and I decided to share the process with the internet so, here it is:We are going to be making Plastic Spoon Flower Ornaments!!
Oh yeah, It's going to be a creative Christmas!!
Here is what you will need
- Plastic Spoons (soup spoons and dinner spoons)
- Candle (any type larger the flame the more intense the heat)
- Scissors
- Needle nose pliers
- molding tool (we use a screwdriver for this)
- aluminum foil
So, This isn't the easiest project to do, and honestly, you might get a little upset over the way things are looking but don't despair. These flowers come together no matter how the spoons melt and even if there are imperfections, remember, nature never made anything without flaws.
Some tips for when you start. Make sure not to hold the spoon directly in the flame. This will result in ugly holes in the plastic spoons. Start molding the sides of the spoon first, bending them and giving each spoon some natural looking petal folds. When attaching the petals together, it is easier to do so my setting the ends you are trying to meld together on fire and attaching them.
Take a look at my video to get a full idea of what I mean.
Until the world revolves again...B
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