How to Make a Towel Angel

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare the items you'll need to complete your angel.

   Note:
   The nylon pot scrubber is missing in the photo.
   
   You could also use a small oval decorative soap for the face.
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   Step 2: Lay kitchen/hand towel flat and fold into 8 equal sides.

   Make sure both sides fold so the finished end is at the back.
   
   Pressing as you go helps.
   
   This is how it should look when done. ,,, Tie ribbon tightly.
   
   Do not cut ribbon. , Note how the finished edges of the towel are facing to the back.
   
   You now have your angel's body and wings complete.
   
   Put them together! , Center of wings should line up with the 'nape of the neck' section of the 'body'. , Adjust the 'head' and 'body' until you are satisfied.
   
   Tie securely with a double knot, creating the 'neck'. ,,, Add candy canes to the arms of your angels if you're making them as Christmas gifts.
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   Step 3: Roll facecloth and tie ends as shown.

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   Step 4: Cut a long (about 18"

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   Step 5: better too much

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   Step 6: than not enough) piece of curling ribbon

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   Step 7: thread through the plastic hook (optional).

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   Step 8: Lay the rolled face cloth on top of the potholder and gather with ribbon as shown.

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   Step 9: Wrap folded kitchen or hand towel around nylon pot scrubber (or small oval soap) to form the face.

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    Step 10: Place the body on top of the wings as shown.

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    Step 11: Using the ribbon from the 'wings'

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    Step 12: bring each end around to the front.

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    Step 13: Pull ends of facecloth together

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    Step 14: adjusting as necessary

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    Step 15: and tie all ribbons together to form clasped hands.

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    Step 16: Once all ribbons are tied securely

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    Step 17: curl and trim ribbon to your liking.

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    Step 18: Substitute nylon backed dish cloths for the potholders on your angels if you wish.

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