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   First you'll need wooden beads like those . To use as the head .

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   ( Before I start ranting , Hi! Thanks for checking this out :D )




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   Matchsticks .
   You'll only be needing two (:

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   & yarn .
   To make hair .
   
   You don't have to . You could draw on the wooden bead if you don't want to use yarn .




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   Pick a lenght you think is suitable , and start folding it like such . Do it as many times as you want , according to how thick you want the hair to be .
   
   Please remember that you'll have to tie the middle part & that'll split it into two .

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   Tie the middle like this .
   
   Make sure the extra yarn used to tie the middle part is visible as you'll need to use it to put through the wooden bead .

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   Like this .
   The knot will ensure that the yarn gets stuck in the hole .
   
   Once that is done , cut the yarn ( hair ) to ensure it's straight and doesn't look odd .

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   It'll look like this .
   
   ( yes , I am aware the extra yarn is stick out of the hole . )

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   Glue to sides of the wooden bead where the yarn ( hair ) should be .

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    Then just push down the yarn onto the glue accordingly .
    
    Make sure you don't over-do the glue or else it won't look good .

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    Stick a matchstick into the bottom of the hole .
    
    The access yarn makes sure that it's tightly secured inside . You can also use glue before putting the matchstick in if you like .

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    Use another matchstick and see the lenght you want as the arms .
    
    When you are satified , cut it out .
    
    

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    Make sure it's not too short .

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    Then choose any ribbon you'd like to use as the dress for the matchdoll .

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    Measure the lenght .

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    Fold it & the cut .
    
    That way the front & back of the dress is set .

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    Make a hole small enough for the matchstick body to go through in the middle when you've folded .

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    Then stick the other matchstick where you want the arms to be .
    
    Let it dry properly .
    
    It should be just nice for the ribbon ( dress ) to sit .

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    It'll look something like this .

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    Then just push the ribbon towards the center .

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    Then tie that part with a yarn .
    
    Wrap it around several times & tie it hard .

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    It'll look like this (:
    
    ( Almost done! )

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    All you need to do now is draw on the face .
    
    Use markers , colour pencils , acrylic paint .
    
    Note : You can make them into little earrings , or as charms for bracelets , or stick them onto cards , or tree ornaments . The usage is endless . Enjoy! :D

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