Snowflake 3D Ornament Jack Ctr

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".

Cut 7 or 8 layers of the few shapes, align carefully 

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

2. Stack the test rectangles, then . . . 

. . . 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.