Pipe Cleaner Snowflake Ornaments
Fuzzy white pipe cleaners bend easily into loops and points, which makes them perfect for snowflakes. Three pipe cleaners form the frame; extra pieces add the loops and diamond tips.
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- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Crafting time
- 20 minutes
- Estimated cost
- Under $5
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Why pipe cleaners?
They're soft, safe for little hands, and hold any shape you bend them into. Mistakes are easy to undo, so kids can experiment with their own designs.
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Materials and supplies
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tools you'll need
- Scissors or wire cutters (adult use)
- Pencil (for curling loops)
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Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Make the frame
Lay three pipe cleaners on top of each other and twist them together at the center to make six arms of equal length.
Step 2: Add loops
Cut more pipe cleaners into 4-inch pieces. Bend each into a loop and twist the ends around an arm, about halfway out.
Step 3: Shape the tips
Bend the end of each arm into a small diamond or curl it around a pencil to make a ring.
A second pipe cleaner snowflake design with curled tips Step 4: Decorate the center
Glue or twist a rhinestone, button or bead onto the center to cover the twisted join.
Step 5: Hang it up
Tie thread through one of the tip loops and hang it on the tree or in a window.
pro tips!
Helpful craft tips
- Trim all six arms to the same length before shaping for a balanced snowflake.
- Glittery pipe cleaners add extra sparkle.
Variations to try
- Mix white and silver pipe cleaners.
- Thread small beads onto the arms before shaping the tips.
Safety tips
Cut pipe cleaner ends have sharp wire; fold the tips over. Beads and rhinestones are a choking hazard for children under 3.
Frequently asked questions
What age is this craft for?
Children from about 5 can twist the snowflakes themselves. An adult should cut the pipe cleaners.
Do I need glue?
Only for the center decoration. Everything else is twisted together.
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