Turn an ordinary straw into something extraordinary with the addition of a snowman decoration. This straw masterpiece actually serves as a "muddler", enabling the drinker to stir a cocktail or frozen cocktail to keep the ingredients well blended. Perfect for winter season cocktails.
Steps
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Follow the guidance in this diagram for the project.
Follow the guidance in this diagram for the project. -
Indent (press) the straw approximately 2cm from the end of the straw. Cut as shown in the diagram above.
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Insert the first pompom.
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Insert the second pompom.
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Decorate the snowman:
- Add beads for eyes.
- Use pieces of the cut-out straw to make the nose and arms/hands.
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Place in the glass for use as a muddler or decorative straw. Note that this isn't suitable for drinking through, as the pompoms will block any liquid.
Tips
- This decoration can be used to decorate a cake.
- Be sure to check the size of the pompom's diameter against the straw. If it doesn't fit, adjust the size of the pompom by cutting it.
Things You'll Need
- Plastic straws (thickness of 6mm/chip)
- Pompom (diameter of 8mm)
- Beads (for eyes)
- Glue
- Craft scissors
