Spiral 3D Snowman

Perky snowman lifts his globe head 

and carrot nose to the snowflake sky! 

His spring-y body is held extended 

by a central hexagon post 

(with suggested 5/16" cut-to-size wooden dowel). 

Measures approx. 6.75" tall with 5x5" circle base. 

Add the " snowflakes ring 2 variations" 

plain ring inside the base for even more sparkle 

(cut a slit to let it fit around post).  

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A upper head section
B lower head section
C post   D  post collar
E facial features (eye and liner,
3D nose, smile with cheek circles
F scarf
G button build up (5 each x 2)
H snowflake button base
I button attachment tabs (4)
J scallop base for stand
K main base   L spiral with top platform
M spiral accent

2. Prepare the nose shape by bending back

on all perforations.

3. Form the nose into a cone to bring the

straight side angle edge to overlap the opposite

side tab to the perforation line, and glue edge in place.

To glue this seam securely, you may need to insert
a flat narrow pointed tool such as the tip of
this emery file, to provide a "press against" surface.

4. Prepare the upper head shape by bending back
on all wedge section "horizontal" perforation lines,
as well as the side edge tabs and wedge tab.

5. Prepare the lower head shape in similar fashion

bending back on all perforation lines, including

side and bottom tabs, and octagon bottom "lid".

6. Working with the upper head first, bend together

the first segment seam straight edge and tabs to bring

the straight edge (on right of seam in this image)

to overlap exactly to the perforation line, and

glue in place.

7. Next, repeat the bending together process
to bring the next (mid) segment straight edge
to overlap corresponding segment tab perforation,
and glue in place. Repeat for the top segment.

8. Continue to form the three-part seams across
the upper head shape in the same fashion.

When the final wedge seams remain,

work carefully to complete the sequence of

segment seams for the two edges in tandem to fit 

the wedge into its place without causing previous 

seams to become loosened, and to achieve the

most accurate connections possible, with

nearly no opening at the center top.

9. Position the nose at the front of the upper head

and insert the upper angle edge tabs into the

corresponding slots, and also fitting the lower

tab into its corresponding slot.

Push the nose shape in fully until . . .

. . . the tabs are fully exposed on the inside.
Bend the tabs back (toward sides or bottom)
and glue in place.

10. Prepare the lower head shape by bending

adjacent edge or tab together so that the

straight edge overlaps the perforation line of tab

as exactly as possible. Glue seam.

11. Repeat the seaming process across 

the shape until . . .

. . . the final seam - two segments - are joined.

12. Align the front panels of upper and lower head

(nose panel for upper, octagon "lid" connection panel)

then insert the "tab" edge of lower head,

overlapping the straight upper edge 

to tab perforation line, center side to side,

and glue together.

13. Pivot the two halves together to insert tabs
and overlap remainder of straight edges to
tab perforation lines, and glue in place.
NOTE: it will be helpful to insert finger inside
head globe through bottom opening to apply
pressure to each seam to ensure a good connection.

14. Prepare the mouth by bending slightly

at perforations on each side of center,

and attaching each end at center of a cheek circle.

Position and attach at lower edge of upper head,

wrapping across the wedge seams as shown.

15. Layer eye contrast under shape with

black pupil shape.

Position and attach on each side of nose

in upper wedge areas on each side of nose.

NOTE if the eyes cross a seam, you may

choose to add a slight bend to the eye shapes

before attaching.

16. Bend bottom tabs inward, apply glue,
then bend bottom octagon "lid" into position,
adjusting the form so that the octagon edges
line up as precisely as possible with the tab
perforation lines.

NOTE: it may be helpful to insert a narrow flat

tube through the hexagon opening to a position

behind the tab to provide a "press against" surface.

17. Prepare the post shape by bending back

on all of the long perforation lines, and on

short end tab perforations.

18. Form the post shape into a tube to

bring the straight long edge to overlap the

opposite tab to align at perforation 

as precisely as possible.

One easy way to do this is to use the 5/16" dowel

as a form around which the post is formed.

19. Measure and mark the dowel to length that

matches the post length from top edge

to bottom where tabs begin.

Cut to size.

20. Position and attach the spiral accent shape

on top of the spiral base shape  . . .

. . . aligning the center back dash guide marks
of each, and NOTING that the narrowing end
of accent will gradually move from being centered
top having the inside cut edges line up.

21. Bend the spiral layers slightly at
the center back perforation mark. Then . . .

. . . apply glue to the final ring of the spiral between
the dash and bend and the narrow tail.

Prepare to attach the bottom "ring" of the spiral shape:
locate the center back hash cut on the spiral base
and position the bend/hash cut of the spiral shape
on top of it so they align, as well as aligning
outer cut edges of both shapes as the spiral ring
is attached to the spiral base.

(NOTE the bottom ring of the spiral attached

to the spiral base, and the bend at center back.)

22. Insert the post upper end through the hex

opening of the spiral base, and through

the top platform of the spiral.

NOTE that the platform opening has a notch

to indicate the front of the snowman.

23. Prepare to attach the head by applying

quick-grab glue (such as the Fabri-Tac liquid

adhesive shown) somewhat liberally to the end 

of paper tube, and dowel end.

Work quickly . . . 

. . . to orient the front of the head to the front

of the spiral and base, then insert the head

onto the post, and push head down as far

as it can go to seat the post end at the

dome surface inside the head.

Apply finger pressure to the top of the head
and post until the joint is secure, taking care
to keep the post as straight and upright as possible.

24. Prepare the collar shape by bending back

on each perforation line, bending lower edge

tabs outward.

25. Prepare to secure the spiral platform in place

by wrapping the collar shape around the post

underneath the platform that is threaded

onto the post.

Work slowly to insert the collar upper edge

between the post and the hexagon opening edges

of the platform.

26. Apply glue to the upper surface of the tabs

and attach to the underneath surface

of the platform.

27. Apply glue to the post near the top

exposed area below head - approx. scant 3/8" -

then . . .

. . . slide the platform with the collar

up as far as it will go until collar upper edge

stops at bottom of head.

Hold in place until secure.

28. Prepare arm shape by bending down

slightly at shoulder, up slightly at elbow.

29. Apply glue to the back upper surface
of the platform, then slide the partial-hex shaped
cutout of arms around the post just above platform.

30. Prepare the scarf shape by adding some curl
to the center, and possibly to the lower ends
(end curl may be more appropriately added
near the end of the assembly).

31. Wrap the center of the scarf shape
around the post at the "neck" area
above platform, overlap and align
the brad punch hole, and attach brad
through hole. Add a dab of glue to secure
the positioning of the two layers, if desired.

32. Layer the button shapes to create two

five-layer buttons. Apply pressure to help join

and also to help avoid curling or warping

as liquid glue dries.

33. Attach each button build-up shape to the center

of a snowflake. (Snowflakes can be cut in

multiple layers and assembled as circle buttons.)

If desired, thread twine or cord through the holes

and tie a bow.

34. Prepare the button attachment tabs by

bending forward at the perforation lines.

35. Attach the half circle portion of a pair of

tabs to the backside of the button/snowflake assembly.

The squarish portion of each tab will come together

at center, but are not attached to each other.

36. Position each button at center front
sliding the split tab over the spiral, and attaching.

Here you can see where the buttons have been placed.

37. For extra color splash and visual interest,

cut the separate design "snowflake ring",

cut a slit between two flakes (this becomes

the side-back position) . . . 

. . . insert below the bottom (detached) ring

of the spiral and bend the circle to

allow it to encircle the post.

. . . position a snowflake at center front,

and attach in place to the spiral base.

Here is the completed spiral snowman.