A solo Fröbel Star is a thing of beauty in its own right –
but being crafty and curious, it may not have escaped your notice that the star
points of each Fröbel are pockets. Tah dah – these can be used as connectors.
Each Fröbel is a modular unit which can be used to construct larger shapes. Point to pocket - perfect fit!
The star points can be connected in two different ways –
seamless link or gappy. See the pic, above. With this knowledge, you can experiment and
construct all sorts of ornaments (below).
Here’s a pic of a Fröbel wreath (not my original idea – it’s
a thing – Google it). There are also methods of folding down one point and
interlocking the shapes – but I’m not doing advanced Fröbel construction in
this post.
You can also insert a Fröbel weaving strip through the
weaving slots to make a hanging loop. (The strip ends will come out on opposite
sides of the star.) Trim the strip ends below the slots. Add a dab of glue
inside the slots to secure.
Now – if you want your Fröbel ornaments to stay together, it
is probably a good idea to put a dab of PVA glue inside the pockets using a
cocktail stick applicator.
Tempted? Check out my Fröbel Star Tut & Tips posted earlier. Enjoy!
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