Putting It All Together 3 (Tanabata Kazari How-to: Putting it All Together 3)

1)Take the foil paper and cut fringes, but remember to leave an uncut strip at the top. **The circle strip of paper should be positioned so the twist tie that spreads across the strip is at the bottom.
2)Wrap the fringe firmly around the circle and stick double-sided tape to the back side to tape the ends together.

Fun Fact! The streamers are called FUKINAGASHI and represent the strings that Orihime uses to weave
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One of the finishing steps to create a mini Tanabata fukinagashi decoration made with tissue paper flowers, foil streamers, and other materials for assemblage.

Directions for this step:

1) Take the foil paper and cut fringes, but remember to leave an uncut strip at the top.

**The circle strip of paper should be positioned so the twist tie that spreads across the strip is at the bottom.

2) Wrap the fringe firmly around the circle and stick double-sided tape to the back side to tape the ends together.

See "How to Make Your Own Tanabata Decoration" album collection for the entire set of directions.

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This is one of the steps for a craft activity created by Discover Nikkei staff at the Japanese American National Museum for a Tanabata Workshop as part of the Museum's 10th Anniversary of the Pavilion Open House event on June 20, 2009. The how-to instructions for these mini-fukinagashi are courtesy of Vicky Murakami-Tsuda.

Putting It All Together 2 (Tanabata Kazari How-to: Putting it All Together 2)

1.) Wrap a twist tie around 1 end of the paper.
2.)Then spread it across the diameter of the circle and wrap the opposite end. **try not to squeeze the circle shape
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One of the finishing steps to create a mini Tanabata fukinagashi decoration made with tissue paper flowers, foil streamers, and other materials for assemblage.

Directions for this step:

1) Wrap a twist tie around 1 end of the paper.

2) Then spread it across the diameter of the circle and wrap the opposite end.

**try not to squeeze the circle shape

See "How to Make Your Own Tanabata Decoration" album collection for the entire set of directions.

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This is one of the steps for a craft activity created by Discover Nikkei staff at the Japanese American National Museum for a Tanabata Workshop as part of the Museum's 10th Anniversary of the Pavilion Open House event on June 20, 2009. The how-to instructions for these mini-fukinagashi are courtesy of Vicky Murakami-Tsuda.

Putting It All Together 1 (Tanabata Kazari How-to: Putting it All Together 1)

Take the strip of paper/cardstock and attach the ends with tape so you now have a ring of paper.
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One of the finishing steps to create a mini Tanabata fukinagashi decoration made with tissue paper flowers, foil streamers, and other materials for assemblage.

Directions for this step:

Take the strip of paper/cardstock and attach the ends with tape so you now have a ring of paper.

See "How to Make Your Own Tanabata Decoration" album collection for the entire set of directions.

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This is one of the steps for a craft activity created by Discover Nikkei staff at the Japanese American National Museum for a Tanabata Workshop as part of the Museum's 10th Anniversary of the Pavilion Open House event on June 20, 2009. The how-to instructions for these mini-fukinagashi are courtesy of Vicky Murakami-Tsuda.

Assembling the Flowers: 1 (Tanabata Kazari How-to: Assembling the Flowers 2)

Take a twist tie and roll it around the top of 1 of the flower’s “stem” 2 times (this will be used to hang your tanabata)
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One of the steps to create a mini Tanabata fukinagashi decoration made with tissue paper flowers, foil streamers, and other materials for assemblage.

Directions for this step:

Twist all 3 wire "stems" together.

See "How to Make Your Own Tanabata Decoration" album collection for the entire set of directions.

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This is one of the steps for a craft activity created by Discover Nikkei staff at the Japanese American National Museum for a Tanabata Workshop as part of the Museum's 10th Anniversary of the Pavilion Open House event on June 20, 2009. The how-to instructions for these mini-fukinagashi are courtesy of Vicky Murakami-Tsuda.

Assembling the Flowers: 2 (Tanabata Kazari How-to: Assembling the Flowers 1)

Twist all 3 wire "stems" together.
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One of the steps to create a mini Tanabata fukinagashi decoration made with tissue paper flowers, foil streamers, and other materials for assemblage.

Directions for this step:

Take a twist tie and roll it around the top of 1 of the flower’s “stem” 2 times (this will be used to hang your tanabata)

See "How to Make Your Own Tanabata Decoration" album collection for the entire set of directions.

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This is one of the steps for a craft activity created by Discover Nikkei staff at the Japanese American National Museum for a Tanabata Workshop as part of the Museum's 10th Anniversary of the Pavilion Open House event on June 20, 2009. The how-to instructions for these mini-fukinagashi are courtesy of Vicky Murakami-Tsuda.

Making the Flowers: Step 8 (Tanabata Kazari How-to: Making the Flowers Step 8)

Repeat to make 3 separate flowers.
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One of the steps to create a mini Tanabata fukinagashi decoration made with tissue paper flowers, foil streamers, and other materials for assemblage.

Directions for this step:

Repeat steps 1-6 until you have made 3 separate flowers.

See "How to Make Your Own Tanabata Decoration" album collection for the entire set of directions.

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This is one of the steps for a craft activity created by Discover Nikkei staff at the Japanese American National Museum for a Tanabata Workshop as part of the Museum's 10th Anniversary of the Pavilion Open House event on June 20, 2009. The how-to instructions for these mini-fukinagashi are courtesy of Vicky Murakami-Tsuda.

Making the Flowers: Step 7 (Tanabata Kazari How-to: Making the Flowers Step 7)

Carefully take the top sheet of one side and lift up towards the center to cover middle. Alternate sides and repeat for each layer.
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One of the steps to create a mini Tanabata fukinagashi decoration made with tissue paper flowers, foil streamers, and other materials for assemblage.

Directions for this step:

Carefully take the top sheet of one side and lift up towards the center to cover middle.

Alternate sides and repeat for each layer.

See "How to Make Your Own Tanabata Decoration" album collection for the entire set of directions.

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This is one of the steps for a craft activity created by Discover Nikkei staff at the Japanese American National Museum for a Tanabata Workshop as part of the Museum's 10th Anniversary of the Pavilion Open House event on June 20, 2009. The how-to instructions for these mini-fukinagashi are courtesy of Vicky Murakami-Tsuda.

Making the Flower: Step 6 (Tanabata Kazari How-to: Making the Flowers Step 6)

Hold the twist tie firmly and taking one side of the sheets fan open the sheets so they make a half circle. Flip the edges of the sheets up to make this step easier. Repeat on the other side. You should have what resembles the bottom of a circular container.
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One of the steps to create a mini Tanabata fukinagashi decoration made with tissue paper flowers, foil streamers, and other materials for assemblage.

Directions for this step:

Hold the twist tie firmly and taking one side of the sheets fan open the sheets so they make a half circle. Flip the edges of the sheets up to make this step easier. Repeat on the other side.

You should have what resembles the bottom of a circular container.

See "How to Make Your Own Tanabata Decoration" album collection for the entire set of directions.

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This is one of the steps for a craft activity created by Discover Nikkei staff at the Japanese American National Museum for a Tanabata Workshop as part of the Museum's 10th Anniversary of the Pavilion Open House event on June 20, 2009. The how-to instructions for these mini-fukinagashi are courtesy of Vicky Murakami-Tsuda.

Making the Flowers: Step 5 (Tanabata Kazari How-to: Making the Flowers Step 5)

Fold the sheets in half and tie the wire around the crease in the middle.
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One of the steps to create a mini Tanabata fukinagashi decoration made with tissue paper flowers, foil streamers, and other materials for assemblage.

Directions for this step:

Fold the sheets in half and tie the wire around the crease in the middle.

See "How to Make Your Own Tanabata Decoration" album collection for the entire set of directions.

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This is one of the steps for a craft activity created by Discover Nikkei staff at the Japanese American National Museum for a Tanabata Workshop as part of the Museum's 10th Anniversary of the Pavilion Open House event on June 20, 2009. The how-to instructions for these mini-fukinagashi are courtesy of Vicky Murakami-Tsuda.

Making the Flowers: Step 4 (Tanabata Kazari How-to: Making the Flowers Step 4)

Continue by folding the other half of the sheets.
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One of the steps to create a mini Tanabata fukinagashi decoration made with tissue paper flowers, foil streamers, and other materials for assemblage.

Directions for this step:

Continue by folding the other half of the sheets.

See "How to Make Your Own Tanabata Decoration" album collection for the entire set of directions.

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This is one of the steps for a craft activity created by Discover Nikkei staff at the Japanese American National Museum for a Tanabata Workshop as part of the Museum's 10th Anniversary of the Pavilion Open House event on June 20, 2009. The how-to instructions for these mini-fukinagashi are courtesy of Vicky Murakami-Tsuda.

Making the Flowers: Step 3 (Tanabata Kazari How-to: Making the Flowers Step 3)

Fold 1 side of the sheets in about ¾" size folds, accordion-style.
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Directions for this step:

Fold 1 side of the sheets in about 3/4" size folds, accordion-style.

One of the steps to create a mini Tanabata fukinagashi decoration made with tissue paper flowers, foil streamers, and other materials for assemblage.

See "How to Make Your Own Tanabata Decoration" album collection for the entire set of directions.

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This is one of the steps for a craft activity created by Discover Nikkei staff at the Japanese American National Museum for a Tanabata Workshop as part of the Museum's 10th Anniversary of the Pavilion Open House event on June 20, 2009. The how-to instructions for these mini-fukinagashi are courtesy of Vicky Murakami-Tsuda.

Making the Flowers: Step 2 (Tanabata Kazari How-to: Making the Flowers Step 2)

Fold the 5 sheets together in half (hamburger style)
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One of the steps to create a mini Tanabata fukinagashi decoration made with tissue paper flowers, foil streamers, and other materials for assemblage.

Directions for this step:

Fold the 5 sheets together in half (hamburger style).

See "How to Make Your Own Tanabata Decoration" album collection for the entire set of directions.

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This is one of the steps for a craft activity created by Discover Nikkei staff at the Japanese American National Museum for a Tanabata Workshop as part of the Museum's 10th Anniversary of the Pavilion Open House event on June 20, 2009. The how-to instructions for these mini-fukinagashi are courtesy of Vicky Murakami-Tsuda.

Making the Flowers: Step 1 (Tanabata Kazari How-to: Making the Flowers Step 1)

Gather 5 sheets of the tissue paper.
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The first step to create a mini Tanabata fukinagashi decoration made with tissue paper flowers, foil streamers, and other materials for assemblage.

Directions for this step:

Gather 5 sheets of the tissue paper.

See "How to Make Your Own Tanabata Decoration" album collection for the entire set of directions.

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This is one of the steps for a craft activity created by Discover Nikkei staff at the Japanese American National Museum for a Tanabata Workshop as part of the Museum's 10th Anniversary of the Pavilion Open House event on June 20, 2009. The how-to instructions for these mini-fukinagashi are courtesy of Vicky Murakami-Tsuda.

Gather Materials (Tanabata Kazari How-to: Gather Materials)

You will need:
1.) 15 Sheets of Tissue paper
2.) 1 strip of sturdy paper (Cardstock may be preferable, but regular paper is fine)
3.) 5 pieces of twist ties or wire
4.) 1 sheet of foil paper (cut to make fringe)
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Materials needed to create a mini Tanabata fukinagashi decoration made with tissue paper flowers, foil streamers, and other items for assemblage.

You will need:

1) 15 Sheets of Tissue paper

2) 1 strip of sturdy paper (Cardstock may be preferable, but regular paper is fine)

3) 5 pieces of thin wire

4) 1 sheet of foil paper (cut to make fringe)
*You can substitute other types of paper.

See "How to Make Your Own Tanabata Decoration" album collection for directions.

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This is one of the steps for a craft activity created by Discover Nikkei staff at the Japanese American National Museum for a Tanabata Workshop as part of the Museum's 10th Anniversary of the Pavilion Open House event on June 20, 2009. The how-to instructions for these mini-fukinagashi are courtesy of Vicky Murakami-Tsuda.