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To make himmeli, you’ll need eight coffee stir straws or cocktail straws, waxed thread, scissors and a ruler. Step 1: Wash and dry the used straws Step 2: Cut four 6-inch lengths and eight 3-inch lengths from your straws. Step 3: Cut about 6 feet (72 inches) of thread (for me this was a generous arm span).
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Step 4: Thread three 3-inch straws onto waxed thread leaving a 6-inch tail on one end. Step 5: Form a triangle with the straws and tie a knot making sure to distribute the straws evenly and securely without over stressing the joints.
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Step 6: String two more 3-inch straws onto the longer thread. Step 7: Form a triangle with the edge of the existing triangle and tie a knot to join the two triangles.
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Step 8: Repeat the last two steps adding two more straws and forming a third triangle.
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Step 9: Thread the long tail of string through the straw on the right end to position it at the bottom.
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Step 10: Thread the remaining 3-inch straw and then thread the string through the left side of work, pulling the triangles together forming a pyramid.
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Step 11: Now string two of the longer straws onto the thread and join the end onto the pyramid at the opposite corner forming a taller peak. Tie a knot here to secure the joint and travel the thread through the adjacent straw.
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Step 12: Add a 6-inch straw and tie a knot at the peak. Step 13: Add the final straw and join it at the fourth corner of the smaller pyramid. Step 14: Hide the loose ends by threading them into a straw.
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Step 15: Add a scrap of string at the top to hang. Add a small potted plant, air plant or other small accents for fun.
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