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             How to weave a tīwaiwaka!

Purpose: We are learning how to weave tīwaiwaka for decorations or to give to a friend or family member

Equipment: Flax, Staple, Googly eyes, and Scissors

                        Steps on how to make

Step 1: Use a staple to secure the tail of your tīwaiwaka/fantail.

Step 2: Trim the outer 2 strips to form your wings, then trim the 3 tail feathers to the desired length.

Step 3: Crease the beak strip down and trim to a triangular shape.

Step 4: Use your thumb to split the tail and create feathers, then add googly eyes and then you're done!

                                 Made By Jessica!!

Subantartic Islands