How to Make a Daisy Chain

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A daisy chain immediately brightens your day. Wear it on your head as a flower-filled crown or give it to someone as a symbol of friendship. Learn how to make a lovely daisy chain in just a few minutes.

Method 1
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Using Slits

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  1. Look for daisies with thick stems at least 4 inches (10 cm) long. Look for healthy, fully open flowers for a more beautiful chain.
  2. Cut a small slit through the middle of the stem, without breaking it in half. You can cut this just below the flower, or halfway down the stem.
    • If your fingernails are too short, use a plastic knife.
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    Push the base of the stem through, until the flower is snug against the slit.
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    Make a slit in the next daisy and push the third stem through it. Repeat until you've made a bracelet, crown, or necklace. When you think your daisy chain is long enough, cut a second slit through the first stem. Push the last daisy through this slit to make a loop.
  5. To keep your daisy chain for a long time, hang it up to dry in a windy area. It might wither or change color, but it should stay together. [1]
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Method 2
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Braiding a Chain

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  1. The longer the stems are, the easier the braiding. Daisies work wonderfully, but you can use any flower with a long, flexible stem and no thorns.
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    Pinch the stem under the flower and moving your fingers rapidly downward. Repeat until the leaves are torn off. This will make it easier to see what you're doing.
    • After you've made a couple chains, you can try keeping the leaves.
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    Place three flowers in a row on a flat surface. Pinch the stems together, just below the blossoms.
    • If any of these three stems break, you'll need to start over. If later stems break, you're probably okay.
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    Press your thumb down over the point where the stems cross. Pick up the stem on the right and bend it in between the other two. [2]
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    Move the left stem over the new middle stem, and under the stem on the right. Pull the stems gently to make the braid tight. Don't pull too hard or it might break.
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    Continue braiding . Move the right stem into the middle. Bring the left stem over the middle and under the new right stem. Repeat this braiding pattern three or four times.
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    After a few braids, pick up another flower. Lay it down next to another stem. From now on, braid as though those two stems were one thick stem. Add another flower every 2–5 crosses, depending on how clustered you like them.
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    When you come to the end of a stem, tuck it into a gap between the others. Keeping them all well-tucked makes the chain less likely to unravel.
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    Once you're reaching the length you want, stop adding new flowers. Keep braiding until you've got about 3 inches (7.5 cm) of bare stem. Bring this back to the beginning of the braid. Gently pull apart a couple flowers near the beginning, and wrap the two ends together several times.
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    Is it possible to use different kinds of flowers on one chain?
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    I would say there is no reason you couldn't use different flowers in one chain. It would look very pretty.
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    Will this work for those tiny daisys that you find growing in grass fields?
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    Yes, as long as the stem is thick enough to slide the other daisy through. You can use any kind of flower.
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    Will these fall apart easily? If so, are there any ways to get them to stay together better?
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    Daisy chains will stay together even when they dry out. Use floral tape to wrap the stems as an added support. For a natural wrap, a long blade of grass or cotton twine can also provide additional support.
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      • If your flower stems are stiff, leave them to dry for about 30 minutes. They'll become more flexible. [3]
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      • For the last flower, choose one with an extra-long stem. Wrap it around the beginning several times for extra strength.
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      Warnings

      • It is illegal to pick wildflowers in many public areas of the US, unless you have a permit. On private land, ask the owner for permission first. [4] In the UK, picking non-endangered flowers is allowed, as long as you don't uproot the plant. [5]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/gardening_with_children/homegrownprojects_daisy.shtml
      2. ↑ https://www.creativegreenliving.com/2013/07/how-to-make-daisy-chain-flower-crown.html
      3. ↑ https://www.christinedebeer.ca/braiding-three-tulip-stems
      4. ↑ https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5344082.pdf
      5. ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/law/2011/mar/16/rules-picking-wild-flowers

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      To make a daisy chain, gather healthy-looking daisies with thick stems that are at least 4 inches long. Next, use your thumbnail to cut a small slit through the middle of the first stem. Then, thread the stem of another daisy through the slit, pushing the base all the way through until the flower is snug against the slit. Make a slit in the next daisy and push the third stem through. Continue linking up the daises until you've made a bracelet, crown, or necklace. For tips on braiding a daisy chain, read on!

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