Shamrock Friendship Rings
MARCH 5TH, 2024
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St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and this friendship activity is a fun way to celebrate. Creating these rings encourages creativity, motor development, and problem-solving. This Saint Patrick’s Day activity is sure to bring you good luck this year!
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Here’s what you’ll need:
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• 3 pipe cleaners per ring
• Scissors
• Scissors
How To Make A Ring:
There are two different ways to make a ring.
Option 1
Step 1: Line up 3 pipe cleaners and slide them behind your center finger with four inches on one side.
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Step 2: Wrap and twist the pipe cleaner around your finger to make a loop around your finger. Make sure you leave about one inch of the pipe cleaner sticking out. That will be the stem of your shamrock.
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Step 3: Twist the three short pipe cleaners together to form a stem and point the stem down.
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Step 4: Separate the three longer side pipe cleaners out above the stem.
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Step 5: Now roll the longer sides of the pipe cleaner into a spiral. Roll it as close as you can to the stem.
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Step 6: Bend and shape the pipe cleaners until you are happy with the shape of your shamrock. You can even use scissors to cut your stem to the right size.
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Option 2
Step 1: Line up the pipe cleaners and twist them together about halfway up the pipe cleaner. This will be the stem and it needs to go around your finger.
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Step 2: Take the twisted end and wrap it around your finger, leaving about half an inch out for the shamrock stem.
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Step 3: Point the stem down and separate the three ends that are not twisted.
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Step 4: Twist each pipe cleaner to make three separate loops.
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Step 5: Your pipe cleaner will be very long, so trim the extra after you make your loops.
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Step 6: Form and shape each loop until you're happy with the shape of your shamrock.
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Give the friendship rings to family, friends, or just make a collection for yourself!