How to Make Zip Tie Fireworks Decorations

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June 25, 2018

Zip Tie Fireworks Decor - three fireworks bursting decorating hanging in a cluster These are cheap and cheerful decorative pieces just in time for 4th of July. I used a colourful assortment pack of zip ties I got at the Dollar store, along with some pipe cleaners, to make these fun dimensional bursts of colour. This is an excellent all-ages craft!

Total Time: 30 minutes

Supplies:

1 pipe cleaner (at least 12")
scissors
coloured zip ties

Steps:

Cut the pipe cleaner into smaller segments.

Zip Tie Fireworks Decor - cut the pipe cleaner into smaller segments

Curve one segment of pipe cleaner into a circle.

Zip Tie Fireworks Decor - make a circle out of one piece

Secure ends closed by twisting and tucking. Continue with the others.

Zip Tie Fireworks Decor - repeat with the remaining two

Tie some zip ties on around the circle, making sure the smooth surface side faces outwards.

Zip Tie Fireworks Decor - begin attaching zip ties with smooth side facing outwards

Continue with more colours, alternating them if desired.

Zip Tie Fireworks Decor - continue adding colors

Make it all the way around the pipe cleaner with little space between the zip ties.

Zip Tie Fireworks Decor - go completely around with very little space between the ties

Slightly bend the zip ties in the middle sections to create a bursting effect. Hang up with string, or place around a table of refreshments for your Independence Day party!