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We made this Christmas wreath beaded ornament using a modified daisy chain technique.

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My five year-old daughter is really into beading. Most seasons we create beaded ornaments to hang from the chandelier. This year, I thought she might be ready for the challenge of a simple bead-weaving technique. Since we are using pipe cleaners instead of wire or cord, it is even easier–no need to double-back through the beads.

Materials:

• 36 green beads
• 6 red beads
• 2 green chenille stems
• 1 red metallic chenille stem
• fishing wire, thread, or metal hook to hang

Directions:

1. String 6 green beads.

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2. Twist the stem back to make a loop of the beads.

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3. Add a red bead and bring the stem across the middle of the loop.

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4. Repeat until you have three loops/flowers with a red “berry” inside each.

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5. Do the same with the remaining chenille stem to form another three loops/flowers.

6. Connect the two sections at one end.

7. Use the red metallic chenille stem to create a “bow”: Make a little loop and then twist. Make another little loop next to it, twist again.

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8. Use the “bow” to connect the other two ends of the two green chenille stems together to complete the wreath.

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Educational Connections:

• History / Culture: Why do we bring evergreen boughs inside during Christmas? When and where did the tradition begin?
• Mathematics: What is a six-sided shape called? What is 6 x 6 green beads?

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Written by Candace

Candace Lindemann, Yale, BA, Harvard Graduate School of Education, EdM, is an educational consultant and published writer. She enjoys new learning experiences with her children, ages 6 and 4 and 1.5.

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