How to Make Hawaiian Leis
Leis are traditional flower chain necklaces associated with the Hawaiian Islands. Leis make great party favors, decorations and even stocking stuffers. If you're planning a Hawaiian themed party or wedding, you can make easy and affordable leis at home.
Instructions
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Measure a length of thread for your lei. Be sure to leave room for the bulk of the flowers. Cut the thread and use it as a guide for the rest of your leis.
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Arrange your flowers. Plan your lei designs. Sort out your flowers by color or size. And decide how you want them to look on your lei. You can opt for multi-colored leis, solid color leis. The choice is yours.
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Tie off the end of your string. Either tie off the end of your string or slip one of your straw sections onto the string and tie it off at the base. Be sure to leave a little extra string at the end so that you can tie the lei into the necklace.
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After you've attached a couple of flowers, thread a straw segment onto your lei. The straws are spacers and help keep your flowers individualized. Alternate between flowers and straws until you've filled your lei. Be sure to leave some thread at the end of your lei and tie to the opposite end to complete your lei.
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Comments
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Jennifer Seitzer
Dec 29, 2009
What a pretty craft. I woul dlove to learn how to make my own Leis~ -
Kelly Metz
Dec 26, 2008
Thanks for the directions. This looks like a fun craft.