How to Make Cute Hearts from Plastic Straws

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Press down 1cm (.39") from the end of the straw.

   Using the figure as a guide, cut as shown by the line.] This should be the end result: ,,, For instructions on doing this, see How to make a spinning Cartesian diver.,, To do this, simply remove the saucepan from the bowl of hot water to a bowl of iced water. , Now dip the surface of the heart straw dipper back in hot water again.
   
   Only pull it out when the heat has melted the surface of the chocolate. ,,
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   Step 2: To make a pair of lovestruck straws

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   Step 3: tie together as shown in the photograph Here they are

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   Step 4: held together and sweetly slipped side by side in champagne flutes for two: ;

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   Step 5: Cut the straw as described above to create the shape of the heart at the end of the straw.

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   Step 6: Seal the other end of each heart straw.

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   Step 7: Dip the sealed end in the melted chocolate placed in a hot water bath.

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   Step 8: Cool down with ice to solidify the chocolate on the end of the straw.

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   Step 9: Put the saucepan back into the hot water bowl.

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    Step 10: Place into little paper candy or cupcake holders or similar item for giving to your loved one.

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    Step 11: If wished

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    Step 12: you can also put a message rolled inside the heart straw.

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