Content

• To step
• Method 1 of 3: A slate of fresh flowers
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities
• Slate of fresh flowers
• Crepe paper slate
• Slate of banknotes

A lei is a flower garland that is seen worldwide as a symbol of Hawaiian hospitality. The slate is beautifully colored and smells wonderful, and it represents love, friendship, happiness and other positive feelings. You often see them at graduations, weddings, birthdays and many other occasions. This article will teach you how to make a traditional Hawaiian lei from fresh flowers and other ways such as crepe paper and banknotes.

To step

Method 1 of 3: A slate of fresh flowers

1. Assemble the slate. Once the glue has dried, you can start assembling your slate. Take the two pieces of thread and knot them together on one side.
   • Thread three (or more) beads onto the double layer of wire, then take a money flower, remove the clips and put the wire through the middle.
   • Keep doing this, adding a number of beads and then another banknote, until all the money is gone and the slate is full. Tie the ends of the wire to close the slate.

Tips

• You can also use dental floss as a thread for your slate; it is stronger than yarn and is more comfortable around the neck.
• You can also use artificial flowers if you don't have real ones, or if you find it more practical.
• Never refuse a slate when presented to you as it is seen as rude and disrespectful.
• Never throw a slate in the trash when you are no longer wearing it. Put it out somewhere so it can perish. Important: Cut the thread so that no animals can become entangled in it.
• According to Hawaiian tradition, visitors should throw their slates in the sea when they leave the island. If a slate washes back to shore, it means the visitor will one day return to Hawaii.
• A plumeria slate will keep for about two days.
• Flowers traditionally used in the making of a Hawaiian lei include: Hibiscus, gardenia, orchid, plumeria, Arabian jasmine, rose, and bougainvillea.
• Different types of flowers require different threading methods: One method involves piercing right through the center of the flower, while another method involves piercing through the stem. There are other variations, but the easiest is the straight through center method, which is also the most commonly used.

Warnings

• Plumeria contains a milky sap that is poisonous. Let them dry before you start basting them.
• Do not put a plumeria slate in the refrigerator as the petals will dry out and turn brown. If you still want to put them cold, spray them with water from time to time.

Necessities

Slate of fresh flowers

• Big needle
• Wire
• 50 flowers

Crepe paper slate

• Colored crepe paper
• Needle and thread
• Scissors

Slate of banknotes

• Banknotes
• Glue stick
• Wire
• Colored beads
• Small clips