Arrow Plait Heart:
Make 2 equal lengths of arrow plait. The P
laits should be damp as you work with them. Cross the heads of the 2 plaits and use the Clove Hitch Knot and Surgeons Knot to tie them together at the beginning knots. Tie the 2 straight ends of the plaits together at the ending knots.
Bend the straight ends down towards the heads to form a heart shape.
Adjust the size of the heart and tie the straight straws behind the heads at the
knot by the heads.
Trim the ends of the straws in a pleasing manner. They may trim them shorter than the heads or you m
ay want to leave them showing behind the heads. After adjusting the heart lay a towel over the heads until the straw dries. This will keep the awns straight and looking nice. Decorate the heart with straw decorations, dried flowers, silk flowers and ribbon.
