How to make a gold snowflake or star with clothespins
From the DIY holiday gifts and decorations series
Use these snowflakes or stars to decorate the tree or hang in a window.
How to make a gold snowflake with clothespins
How to make a gold snowflake with clothespins
For a golden snowflake, start with six or seven spring-type clothespins.
How to make a gold snowflake with clothespins
Remove the springs so that you have separated the clothespins into two pieces plus the springs. Discard the springs.
How to make a gold snowflake with clothespins
Using a glue gun, put the backs of the two pieces of the clothespin together and glue them.
How to make a gold snowflake with clothespins
Using a glue gun, put the backs of the two pieces of the clothespin together and glue them.
How to make a gold snowflake with clothespins
Arrange the glued clothespins in a star or snowflake pattern.
How to make a gold snowflake with clothespins
Arrange the glued clothespins in a star or snowflake pattern.
How to make a gold snowflake with clothespins
Glue the pins together at the center of the snowflake.
How to make a gold snowflake with clothespins
Allow the snowflake glue to dry completely. This should only take a few minutes.
How to make a gold snowflake with clothespins
Take your snowflake outside and place it on newspaper to protect the surface beneath it. Use gold spray paint to paint one side of the snowflake thoroughly and allow to dry.
How to make a gold snowflake with clothespins
Turn the snowflake over and paint the other side and allow to dry. You can hang it in a window by gluing a hook or string to it.
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