Although these oversize snowflake streamers look delicate, they're made from a sturdy material that allows them to withstand wet weather. Cut free-form wintry shapes, or download our templates; cut out. We started with a 10- or 15-inch square of weatherproof paper; fold the square in half to form a rectangle. Continue folding as illustrated in image two, using template as a guide. Place template on top; outline with pencil. Cut away edges with scissors; remove interior pieces with a utility knife. To hang: Punch holes at top and bottom of flakes. Tie monofilament between flakes to join them. Hang from a thumbtack or a removable self-adhesive hook. For greater stability, tie bottom snowflake to porch.
I think the brand name is Tyvek, it is frequently used as "house wrap", to provide a water barrier for the frame of a house. It is often found at stores like Home Depot or Lowes, but sometimes has the brand name printed on one side. Perhpas your could just glue two sides together so that you can't see the print? Good luck!
I made these a few years ago but purchased pre-cut foam snowflakes; also some wooden ones but the foam was cheaper. I tie them together with heavy fishing line. They still look great!!
What is weatherproof paper and where do i get it
You could make it out of white paper (or cut some shapes from paper doilies) and then laminate.
would it be possible to use a heavy white plastic bag instead of paper?
Took me a few tries to figure out how to fold this correctly, but the trick is after folding your square into a rectangle, is to fold the paper into a triangle of thirds with the creased edge as the point. To see a drawing of this go to http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Paper-Snowflake and look at the second step picture. Then place Martha's template on top lining it up with the edges and point then trace the edges. Good luck everyone!
Weatherproof paper is extremely expensive. I would follow the directions here,,using something like white construction paper or similar. Use a white candle to wax the paper....The Snowflakes are simple to cut out...1st graders know how to do it.....
http://www.wikihow.com/Waterproof-Paper
Can we have the second template??
Where do you buy weatherproof paper???
Unfortunately I can't follow the instructions. The guide for folding is confusing.
Unfortunately I can't follow the instructions. The guide for folding is confusing.
I would like to make this project this weekend with my girls. Would love to hear how it came out for others...
I would like to make this project this weekend with my girls. Would love to hear how it came out for others...
I am ordering weatherproof paper from Amazon today: http://www.amazon.com/iGage-Weatherproof-Paper-8-5-x11/dp/B00006687T
I am ordering weatherproof paper from Amazon today: http://www.amazon.com/iGage-Weatherproof-Paper-8-5-x11/dp/B00006687T
i cant fold it properly. the guide is inadequate. i keep missing one part of the snowflake.
i cant fold it properly. the guide is inadequate. i keep missing one part of the snowflake.
What is weatherproof paper? And where would one get it ?
What is weatherproof paper? And where would one get it ?