Make a Pipe Cleaner Chair
Here is an easy way to make a chair using a pipe cleaner or chenille stick. This craft can be used for chairs in a dollhouse, display items for craft work or as chair for pipe cleaner stick figure people to sit on.
Steps
- Bend two same-colored pipe cleaners into half square shapes. Bend one inch (2.5cm) from the end of the cleaners. These pieces form the front and back legs of the miniature chair.
- Loop the end of a pipe cleaner above the front leg. An inch (2.5cm) further, loop the same cleaner above the back leg. Bring the remainder of the pipe cleaner and bend to form the top of the chair's back.
- Using another pipe cleaner, repeat step 2 on the other side of the chair.
- Meet both ends of the back pipe cleaners, twisting them over each other to close the chair back.
Tips
- If using the chair for a dollhouse, cut a piece of fabric slightly larger than the seat square to make a solid seat base. Cut a few evenly placed slits around the edge of the fabric square to fold over and under the chair. Align the fabric piece neatly and pull tightly to create a firm seat base. Fold over the portions created by the slits and glue into place, making sure to retain the firmness of the seat base. Allow to dry before placing inside the dollhouse.
Warnings
- This chair is not a real chair. Do not sit on it or you may be injured.
Things You'll Need
- Six pipe cleaners (chenille sticks).
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Sources and Citations
- Source: Estrin, M., editor. (1945). Fun for a Rainy Day. New York: WM. Penn Publishing Cord. - Book in public domain. Copyright not renewed.
