How to Make a Candy Lei
Roll out a piece of cellophane to 35 to 40 inches (88.9 to 101.6 centimeters) long., Arrange your candy down the center of the cellophane.Leave about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) of space between each candy bar.You should also leave about 1 inch (2.54...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Roll out a piece of cellophane to 35 to 40 inches (88.9 to 101.6 centimeters) long.
and 6 inches (15.24 centimeters) wide.You can also use plastic wrap instead, but you will have to be extra-careful so that it doesn't fold in on itself or wrinkle.
Clear cellophane would be best.
If this is for a graduation ceremony, however, consider using one of the school colors instead. -
Step 2: Arrange your candy down the center of the cellophane.Leave about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) of space between each candy bar.You should also leave about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) of space between the first/last candy pieces and the short ends of the cellophane.
Small candy bars, such as the kind sold during Halloween, work best for this.
If you are using small candies, such as Hershey's Kisses or Starburst, you can pile them in groups of 3 to
4.
If you are using larger candy bars, arrange them in groups of one., If you need to, use your finger to separate the candy after you have finished rolling it up in the cellophane. , If this is for graduation, consider using the school's colors. , You can do a simple double-knot, or you can tie the ribbon into a fancy bow.
If you are using curling ribbon, consider curling the ends.
You can do this by pulling the ribbon between your thumb and the pair of scissors. , Be sure to tie the ribbon into a tight, double knot.
If you want, you can tie the ends off into a bow, or curl them instead. , -
Step 3: Fold the cellophane onto the candy
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Step 4: then start to roll the candy towards the other end of the cellophane.Try to keep the 1-inch (2.54-centimeter) wide spaces between the candy.
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Step 5: Cut 6 to 8-inch (15.24 to 20.32-centimeter) long pieces of curling ribbon.You can also use satin ribbon or sheer ribbon instead.
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Step 6: Tie each ribbon around the space between the candy.
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Step 7: Over lap the two ends of the lei
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Step 8: then tie a ribbon between the two candies.
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Step 9: Finished.
Detailed Guide
and 6 inches (15.24 centimeters) wide.You can also use plastic wrap instead, but you will have to be extra-careful so that it doesn't fold in on itself or wrinkle.
Clear cellophane would be best.
If this is for a graduation ceremony, however, consider using one of the school colors instead.
Small candy bars, such as the kind sold during Halloween, work best for this.
If you are using small candies, such as Hershey's Kisses or Starburst, you can pile them in groups of 3 to
4.
If you are using larger candy bars, arrange them in groups of one., If you need to, use your finger to separate the candy after you have finished rolling it up in the cellophane. , If this is for graduation, consider using the school's colors. , You can do a simple double-knot, or you can tie the ribbon into a fancy bow.
If you are using curling ribbon, consider curling the ends.
You can do this by pulling the ribbon between your thumb and the pair of scissors. , Be sure to tie the ribbon into a tight, double knot.
If you want, you can tie the ends off into a bow, or curl them instead. ,
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