Flower Leis Carnation Flower Leis
Single Carnation Flower Leis Supplies needed: Lei needle 25 carnation blooms Strong tooth floss or sturdy thread or string Clippers
Making the Lei Cut a long piece of floss about 2 yards, lengths can vary in size Thread floss through the lei needle so that the floss is doubled Peirce carnations through the bottom of the bloom in the center and push down the needle After each bloom add a 1” length of a drinking straw
Making the Lei Continue adding bloom with a straw in between each bloom and pushing down the needle and on to the string The straws help space the carnations apart allowing you to use less blooms
Finishing the Lei Thread all 25 blooms and finish by tying the ends together Make sure the knot is secure before cutting the excess string off
Single Carnation Leis Great for Graduation/parties Can easily be made in school colors Great Fundraiser opportunity
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