Aztec necklace

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Three straws

Wool

Three different colored leaves

A pair of scissors

Glue

A ruler

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    Step 1:

    Place a straw on a colored sheet and cut a strip about 5 inches wide along the length of your straw.

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    Step 2:

    Repeat the operation to obtain 3 bands of a different color.

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    Step 3:

    Apply glue on each of the colored bands.

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    Step 4:

    Fold each of the 3 strips to cover each of the straws.

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    Step 5:

    Cut each strip into pieces to get the different pieces of your Aztec necklace.

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    Step 6:

    Give each piece a particular shape reminiscent of Aztec patterns: triangular, pointed, fringed… You too can imagine other patterns.

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    Step 7:

    Cut a yarn a little longer than your neckband.

    Thread each piece of your necklace by passing the woolen thread through the ends of the straw. Consider alternating colors and patterns.

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    Step 8:

    When finished, ask Mum or Dad to tie the necklace around your neck. It is the total look assured.

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