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Krathong Lesson

Pattern 1: Flower petal Pattern 2: Rose petal Pattern 3: Axe

Method:

  1. Cut banana leaves to approx. 1.5” wide and 6” long
  2. Fold 3 petals according the illustrated picture
  3. Arranged as terraced lines according to the illustrated picture as count as 1 level.
  4. Attach around the Kra Thong base which is the sliced banana stalk of approx. 1.5-2” thick. The number of petals shall be more or less depending on the size of its base
  5. decorate with flowers, joss sticks and candle.

Folding of petal in this pattern can be used jointly with other folding patterns in the same piece as desirable or individual idea.