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Fan Butterfly

Search terms: origami, paper fan, butterfly, insect, bugs, minibeasts, garden.

  • Step 1Cut out 2 square pieces of patterned paper approximately 12 x 12cm.
  • Step 2Accordion fold one of the squares, starting at the corner.
  • Step 3Repeat with the other square.
  • Step 4Fold each folded piece in half so that they now look like butterfly wings.
  • Step 5Place the wings on top of a chenille stem.
  • Step 6Wrap the chenille stem around the wings leaving about 4cm at each end. Twist these ends together and then shape into the butterfly’s antennae.

Materials used in this activity

Chenille Stems - Bright - Pack of 100
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Product Code: 10825
EACH $7.69 (inc GST) $6.99 (ex GST)
5 or more $5.38 (inc GST) $4.89 (ex GST)          
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