Pipe Cleaner Leek

Craft a wonderful leek in celebration of St. David’s Day using just pipe cleaners and cotton string! It’s a simple yet delightful project that captures the spirit of the occasion.

Skill Level

Beginner

Time to Make

15 mins

Adult Supervision

Yes

Pipe Cleaner Leek

Top Tip

The more white pipe cleaners you use the thicker the leek will be.

How to Make

Step 1

Pipe Cleaner Leek

Firstly, bend 5 green pipe cleaners in half. Then bend a white pipe cleaner in half and wrap the ends around the bend of the green pipe cleaners.

Step 2

Pipe Cleaner Leek

Cut multiple lengths of cotton string and tie it to the folded edge of the white pipe cleaner.

Step 3

Pipe Cleaner Leek

Wrap a green pipe cleaner around the join of the green and white pipe cleaners. Lastly, continue to wrap white pipe cleaners until you reach the end. Make sure you don’t cover the cotton string.