Artstraws® Dinosaur

Project Steps:

1. Step 1:

   Secure six Artstraws with a rubber band and begin weaving using the above weaving technique, increasing the diameter to 1" for four complete rotations.

   

2. Step 2:

   To create the neck, decrease the diameter to the narrowest possible width and continue to weave until the neck is approximately 4" long, adding more Artstraws as needed.

3. Step 3:

   Start to increase the diameter gradually until it measures 4" across. Maintain this width for three to four complete rotations before gradually decreasing the width.

   

4. Step 4:

   Continue to decrease the diameter to the narrowest possible width and continue to weave to create a tail. Finish by gluing the last straws in place and trimming the excess.

5. Step 5:

   To create legs, weave six straws to a 1" diameter and continue until the length of the straws is used up (approximately 2-3/8"). Repeat to create four legs and glue into position on the underside of the body.

   

6. Step 6:

   Add Wiggle Eyes and any other decorations desired on the dinosaur.