Dottle Instructions

Prepare the paper

  • Keep the paper folded
  • Cut sheet into strips that are approximately 1.5 inches wide
  • Split 1 end of strip
  • Cut strip into 1 to 1.5 inch square
  • Discard waste

Prepare the wire

  • You need a nail or needle (size 10 or 11)
  • Place wire down side of nail / needle approve 2 inches long
  • Twist wire round top of nail / needle 5 or 6 times
  • Snip

Make up the Dottle

  • Each dottle uses 1 wire and 7 squares
  • Push 1 piece of paper eonto the wire and scrunch round bobble of wire
  • Add another 6 squares – 1 at a time
  • Scrunch all together
  • Twist wire towards top – this stops all your good work from falling off