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Flower Leis

Carnation Flower Leis

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Single Carnation Flower Leis

  • Supplies needed:
  • Lei needle
  • 25 carnation blooms
  • Strong tooth floss or sturdy thread or string
  • Clippers

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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

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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

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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

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Single Carnation Leis

  • Great for Graduation/parties
  • Can easily be made in school colors
  • Great Fundraiser opportunity

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Dendrobium Orchid Lei