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overhead view of candy lei with red, white and brown candy on white wood table.
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Candy Lei Tutorial Instructions

Easy to follow instructions to make a DIY candy lei for your loved one.
Prep Time2 minutes
Active Time14 minutes
Yield: 1 candy lei
Cost: $5-25

Equipment

  • Ruler
  • tape measure
  • Pair of Scissors

Materials

  • poly tubing for leis or netting for leis You can use plastic food wrap, but it's the least authentic choice.
  • satin ribbon or curling ribbon If you’re making the lei for graduation, choose the school colors.
  • Candy Choose candy that won't melt in the sun.

Instructions

  • Cut the poly tubing (lei netting or cling wrap) to a length of approximately 60 inches long to create a finished candy lei that is approximately 42 inches long.
  • Cut each piece of ribbon to approximately 8 inch lengths. Group two or more school color ribbon pieces together to make a fuller candy lei.
  • Slip pieces of candy into the poly tubing. Plan ahead to alternate candy colors and types to create the candy garland you want. Leave about a 1/2 inch space between each piece of candy.
  • Tie ribbon between each piece of candy using a square knot.
  • When you reach the ends of the poly tubing, insert one end into the other and tie the ribbon to hold the tubing together. The end will stay securely closed if you overlap each side with one piece of candy in the middle so that you tie the candy lei closed on both sides of that last candy piece.
  • Trim the ribbon ends so they are similar in length and trim on an angle.
  • Add a ribbon bow to the spot where the ends of the tubing are connected.