FI MessiahLifeways UnscriptedMagazine Fall2024 - Flipbook - Page 13
SUPPLIES NEEDED
CRANBERRY
F Thin sewing needle
1.
for your garland.
F Variations of thread—embroidery floss, twine,
or your favorite colored/patterned thread
F Scissors
Measure and cut your thread to the length desired
2.
Thread your preferred string through the sewing
needle and tie a knot at the end.
F Baking sheet
F Parchment paper
3.
Select plump, ripe cranberries—discarding any
mushy berries—and push the needle through the
F Sharp kitchen knife
cranberry, sliding it to the end of your string.
F Newspaper or old cloth
Continue until the thread is full.
F Plain popcorn (two 12 oz bags), fresh cranberries
(two 12 oz bags), and/or four navel oranges
4. When finished, tie a knot at the end of your string.
F Zinsser shellac spray (optional)
5.
Your fresh cranberry garland will only stay good
for a few days. To preserve it through the holiday
season, you can spray it with shellac. Lay the
ORANGE
garland on a flat work surface (use newspaper or
1.
Preheat your oven to 200°F.
2.
Thinly slice three unpeeled oranges, approximately
shake the sealant can, and spray the full length of
1/4 inch thick, and place them on a parchment
the garland. Let it dry for one hour before turning
paper-covered baking sheet.
the garland over and spraying the other side.
3.
an old piece of cloth to avoid unwanted staining),
Using a paper towel, press out excess juice
from the orange slices.
4. Place in the oven and bake for four hours,
POPCORN
1.
microwave, open the bag, and set it out to cool.
flipping halfway through to avoid burning.
5.
6.
Measure and cut your thread to the desired length
for your garland.
3.
Thread your preferred string through the sewing
needle and tie a knot at the end.
4. Start adding popcorn. Push the needle through
Push the needle (front to back) through the flesh
the center of a piece of popcorn and slide it to the
(not the rind) of an orange slice. Then, from the
end of your string. Continue this process until the
back of the orange slice, push the needle through
thread is full of popcorn.
so the thread is once again at the front. Continue
this process until the string is full of orange slices.
9.
2.
Thread your preferred string through the sewing
needle and tie a knot at the end.
8.
to breakage during the threading process.
Measure and cut your thread to the length desired
for your garland.
7.
The slightly stale popcorn will make it less prone
After four hours, remove the oranges from the
oven and let them sit until they are cool to touch.
Several days in advance, pop the popcorn in a
5.
When finished, tie a knot at the end of your string.
When finished, tie a knot at the end of your string.
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