How to Make a St Brigid's Cross with Pipe Cleaners

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This article will be telling you how to make a St Brigid's cross out of pipe cleaners. St Brigid is one of Ireland's patron Saints and she made a cross out of rushes to protect her from evil.These crosses are traditionally made on the 1st of February, and they're easy to make!

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  1. Step 1 Get 8 same length pipe cleaners and fold them in half.
  2. Step 2 Use 2 of the pipe cleaners and slot them into each other.
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  3. Step 3 Next slot another pipe cleaner over the other two at a right angle.
  4. Step 4 Then step 3 on the opposite side.
  5. Step 5 Now put a pipe cleaner sideways over the last pipe cleaner used.
  6. Step 6 Repeat step 5.
  7. Step 7 Repeat step 5.
  8. Step 8 Repeat step 5.
  9. Step 9 Cut a 9th unfolded pipe cleaner into quarters.
  10. Step 10 Twist each quarter around each end and trim the ends.
  11. Step 11 Congratulations!You have made your cross.
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Things You'll Need

  • 9 Pipe cleaners
  • Scissors

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