You will need:
9 reeds or drinking straws
4 pieces of string or small rubber bands
Directions:
1. Hold one of the straws vertically. Fold a second straw in half.
2. Place the first vertical straw in the center of the folded second straw.
3. Hold the center overlap tightly between thumb and forefinger.
4. Turn the two straws held together 90 degrees counter clockwise so that the open ends of the second straw are projecting vertically upwards.
5. Fold a third straw in half and over both parts of the second straw to lie horizontally from left to right against the first straw. Hold tight.
6. Holding the center tightly, turn the three straws 90 degrees counter clockwise so that the open ends of the third straw are pointing upwards.
7. Fold a new straw in half over and across all the straws pointing upwards.
9. Repeat the process of rotating all the straws 90 degrees counter clockwise, adding a new folded straw each time until all nine straws have been used up to make the cross.
10. Secure the arms of the cross with elastic bands or string. Trim the ends to make them all the same length. The cross is now ready to hang.
Directions courtesy of the Irish Peatland Conservation Council. |
