How to Make a Tongan Candy Lei
Beautifully woven Tongan candy lei are often a highlight of graduations, birthdays, weddings and other celebrations. Learn how to make them for your next special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 Bag of lollies enough to make desired amount of leis you want
- 1 Roll of ribbon
- 1 Roll of string/thin ropes
- A pair of scissor
- Ingenuity
- Smile
- Firm grip or hold, muscles
Instructions
- Cut and measure 3 x strings for the length of your lei
- Plait/braid the 3 strings a couple of times and tie a knot at the end.
- Start braiding then add a single lolly to the braid, space with a few braids then add another lolly
- Keep going until you have completed the entire single row, making sure to face the lollies all on one side or alternate, as you wish.
- When the first single row is done (according to the length you desire), then make a knot so the lollies do not slip off. When completed, all lollies should be firmly braided into the 3 strands of string.
- Then start at the bottom of the lollies and do the same thing as before, plaiting/braiding lollies into the strings and all the way until the bottom is completed.
- Lollies should be neatly plaited/braided on both ends, leaving a beautiful row of lollies.
- Measure and cut your ribbons - these will decorate/enhance the braided strand of lollies
- Tie the ribbons between the lollies and let the ribbons hang
- Use your scissors to curl your ribbons
- Curls all the ribbons hanging from the lei, smooth and make them hang properly