Magical and dimensional, this snowflake ornament
adds sparkle to winter, Christmas or themed decor.
(The center "crown" sort of detail evokes the ball-tipped
vintage children's toy called "jacks and ball".
and glue together to create thickened components
resembling thin Baltic birch wood.
(Use a flat weight to press the shapes while
they dry.)
Fit components together and glue, add hanging
ribbon or twine.
Finished snowflake measures
approx. 4.7” tall x 3.4” deep.
ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
NOTE: each component has 7-8 layers so that when glued
together in a stack and pressed flat with a weight,
they resemble Baltic Birch laser cut shapes.
*Use D test slot and rectangles to determine how many
layers of the papers selected will be needed to fit
snugly into the slot during final assembly.
A whole main snowflake shape
B center double-tipped arm
C single tip arms (6 sets, composed of 1-2 top
layers with straight base, 4 center layers with
center nib base edge, 1-2 top layers with straight base;
see step 3 for details)
*D test slot with 7-8 test rectangles to simulate layers
to determine layer quantity needed for components
. . . insert them into the test slot. They should fit snugly
but still be able to slide through.
3. Single tip components will be composed of 1-2 top
layers with straight base, 4 center layers with
center nib base edge, 1-2 top layers with straight base.
4. Apply adhesive to one surface to be joined, then
layer the first two shapes and precisely align ALL cut
edges. Press thoroughly with fingertips or tools (without
shifting alignment). Continue to add the other shapes in
sequence until all are stacked and joined, working quickly.
Immediately press the stack under a flat heavy object
such as this book, or wood plank, or covered free weight,
etc. Allow to dry thoroughly - usually several hours.
Pressing in this way helps avoid warping or curling
possible when liquid adhesive is used.
5. Continue the stacking and joining step for each
of the other components.
All components are shown here in finished stacks.
6. Begin the assembly by inserting the side edge
of the double-tipped center shape into the vertical
slot (with hang hole at top) of the whole snowflake . . .
. . . pausing near half way to apply clear quick-grab
glue up the center spine where slot will be positioned.
(Fabri-Tack adhesive used here.)
Push the center arm fully into position so that it
is centered in the slot side to side and also
top to bottom. Hold in place until glue is cured and strong.
7. Place the first of the four single tip arms in similar
manner, inserting the side edge into the slot of one
of the main snowflake arms, pausing to apply glue at
centerline, then pushing fully into place so that slot edges
align at arm center, also assisting the base edge nib
to slot into the double tip arm's center slot.
8. Continue to position, add adhesive, then slide
fully into place the remaining 3 arms.
Here is the completed snowflake with all arms in place.
9. Add clear sparkle glitter (spray adhesive applied
to snowflake surfaces first) as desired.
10. Thread hang ribbon (and bead, as desired)
through top hang hole to finish the ornament.
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