Round Drinking Straw Ornaments

Great decorations for a Fourth of July party. It'll go off with a bang.

Materials:

• STYROFOAM Brand Products:
  • 2" ball
• 20 drinking straws
• Scissors
• Thick, white craft glue
• Large wire hook for hanging
• 12" coordinating curling ribbon

Steps:

1. Cut the straws into 1 1/2" pieces.
    
2. Pour a small amount of glue onto wax paper, cardboard or other disposable surface.
    
3. Dip the end of each straw into the glue and insert straight into the ball, about 1/8" deep. Cover the ball evenly with straws spaced about 1/2" apart. Let dry.
    
4. If necessary, trim straws, cutting off ends that protrude farther than the rest.
    
5. Tie a bow around the hook; curl ends. Dip end of hook into glue and insert in ball.

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