![]() ![]() I melted mine all the way back to the base of the knot. ![]() Use a lighter or flame from a candle to lightly melt the edges of the strings. Cut the excess mason line a half inch from the knot. Tie all the strings together about 6 inches down from the beads. If you are using beads, add them about 12 inches from the top. Do not worry about the ends at the moment. Loop the pieces of string through the metal ring and tie a double knot. If you are using a round plate with a wall hanger, you should only need 4 lengths of string. I used 5 pieces of string because I have 5 petal notches on my plate. Butterflies delight us with their beauty, so I decided to make this feeder extra pretty for them.įirst, cut 5 lengths of mason line about 3 feet long. The feeder will hang outside in an area with little shelter and I wanted to make sure the rope holds through the whole season. I used it because it’s made from a synthetic material that will not deteriorate as fast as natural twine. Mason line or twine – I used mason line to hang my feeder.If you plan to use a round plate, you will also need to get a wall mount plate holder. There are notches where the “petals” connect, making it easier to fit in the macrame-style holder. The plate I used is shaped like a hibiscus flower. ![]() Plus, the butterfly feeder is a pretty addition to your yard too. This simple DIY will keep butterflies coming to your yard month after month. How do you attract them your yard? There are many plants that they love, but an easy way to attract butterflies to your garden is to make a butterfly feeder. Butterflies will keep your garden thriving and add a pretty pop of color to your space too. In fact, a butterfly’s lifecycle requires them to have host plants and food plants for pollination. As with bees, they are essential pollinators. Their bright colors are a welcome addition to any garden. It’s an easy DIY project that will help keep your garden flourishing all year long.īutterflies are magical creatures that grace us with their beauty. Attract them to your yard with this butterfly feeder project. Butterflies aren’t just beautiful, they are also helpful pollinators that will help our gardens thrive. ![]()
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