How to String a Flower Lei

Flower leis are beautiful and can be a fragrant addition to your next Hawaiian-themed barbecue or party. Stringing your own flower lei is very easy, as flowers are delicate and easy to work with. Traditional Hawaiian leis are made of hibiscus, plumeria, stephanotis and white ginger, among others. However, you can make your leis out of any flower you choose.

Things You'll Need

• Flowers
• Thread or fishing line
• Large needle

Instructions

1. Remove the stems from each flower, leaving the flower heads intact.

2. Thread the needle with heavy-duty thread or fishing line.

3. Grasp one flower firmly, and push the needle through the center of the flower or through the calyx (green part that attaches to the stem), depending on the flower you've chosen.

4. Pull the needle and thread all the way through the flower, and continue to string the other flowers in the same way, until you have a string about 35 to 40 inches long.

5. Cut the string from the needle, and tie the ends together tightly. Your lei is ready to wear, and can be stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for a couple of days.