How to Make Snowflakes from an Empty Toilet Paper Roll

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Press the toilet roll down to flatten it.

   Then rotate and fold it in half the other way.
   
   After the folds, the roll should be folded into thirds across its circumference.
   
   See the figure for details. ,, Only cut about three quarters of the way though, leaving about an inch (2.5cm) from the top of the roll intact.
   
   See the image for details. ,, The roll will now take on the appearance of an open flower. , These form the snowflake design.
   
   Once drawn, cut each red piece. (After a few turns, you may not need to keep marking the tabs but can cut from experience.) , The image shows the varied folds. , You can attach a string or piece of ribbon for hanging, or simply slip the snowflake onto the tree through the middle hole.
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   Step 2: Fold the flattened roll in half.

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   Step 3: Align the scissors horizontally with the height of the cylinder (as shown in figure).

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   Step 4: Cut the roll along each fold made earlier.

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   Step 5: Fold out one of the lengths just cut

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   Step 6: as shown in the picture.

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   Step 7: Continue folding out all of the single pieces

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   Step 8: again as shown in the image.

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   Step 9: Draw the red lines as shown here onto each length.

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    Step 10: Create a dimensional effect by folding the various edges up and down around the lengths.

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    Step 11: Finished.

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