How to Make Clown Bow Ties Out of Tissue Paper

A bow tie makes any clown's outfit shine.

No fun-loving clown would be caught without his bow tie. If you find your little clown in need of a bow tie and too little time to buy one, then just make one. Tissue paper can be folded quickly for an impromptu bow tie to properly accessorize any clown. Any occasion for laughter is a good time for folding up clown bow ties for everyone. Make these tissue paper clown bow ties as party favors, or have your guests make their own for fun.

Things You'll Need

• Tissue paper
• Pipe cleaner

Instructions

1. Fold a piece of tissue paper in half lengthwise.

2. Fold up 1 inch of tissue paper and crease. Flip the paper over, side to side. Fold another 1 inch of tissue paper on top of the last fold. Continue to flip and fold until you run out the paper. This forms an accordion type of fold.

3. Find the center of the folded paper. Place a pipe cleaner around the middle and twist taut. Gently fluff open the ends of the bow tie.

References

• Craft Ideas; Paper Crafts - Craft Idea for Kids - Summer Crafts - Clown Paper Decoration