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One of the fascinating traditions that my family does for Palm Sunday is to create decorative designs using palms. I had an opportunity to sit down and learn how to create these beautifully decorated palms. I carefully wrote down each instruction and took pictures of the various steps so you too can learn how to make the same designs as my family. Don't worry if I could do it so can you.
There are five tutorials to choose from. Each contains step by step instructions and photos to help you visualize the steps. I included a level of difficulty ranging from 1-5, where 1 is Easy and 5 is Hard. Have fun & enjoy!
| Braid
This tutorial consists of 6 steps. This pattern consists of 2 palms that are looped and weaved inside each other. When you are done you will have a flat braid similar to the one in the photo. Difficulty: 3 |
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Cone
This tutorial consists of 6 steps. This pattern is often referred to as the pyramid, grape or basket palm. No matter what you call it you too can perform this pattern that consists of 4 palms in which you bend and weave to form the cone. Difficulty: 2 |
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Cross
This tutorial consists of 9 steps. This pattern consists of 2 palms that are folded and looped to form a cross. Difficulty: 1 |
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Crown of Thorns
This tutorial includes a drawing that illustrates how to create the crown of thorns. Difficulty: 3 |
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The Rose Bud
This tutorial consists of 10 steps. With two palm pieces and a few bends and twists you will have created a beautiful rose bud like the one in the picture. Difficulty: 1 |
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