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This article will be telling you how to make a St Brigid's cross out of pipe cleaners. St Brigid is one of Ireland's patron Saints and she made a cross out of rushes to protect her from evil.These crosses are traditionally made on the 1st of February, and they're easy to make!
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Get 8 same length pipe cleaners and fold them in half. -
Use 2 of the pipe cleaners and slot them into each other.Advertisement -
Next slot another pipe cleaner over the other two at a right angle. -
Then step 3 on the opposite side. -
Now put a pipe cleaner sideways over the last pipe cleaner used. -
Repeat step 5. -
Repeat step 5. -
Repeat step 5. -
Cut a 9th unfolded pipe cleaner into quarters. -
Twist each quarter around each end and trim the ends. -
Congratulations!You have made your cross.
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Things You'll Need
- 9 Pipe cleaners
- Scissors
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