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food and drink desserts and bakingHow do you cut Popsicle sticks without breaking them?
Last Updated: 4th April, 2021
You pinch/crush the wood at the correct place toweakenthe stick (no need to try and cut allthe waythrough), and then bend the cutters back and forth to snapthe woodfibres until you've cut right the waythrough.
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Hereof, can you cut Popsicle sticks with scissors?
Standard scissors with a flat blade won'teasilycut through a popsicle stick. However, youcanuse any pair of serrated scissors that are designedfor thekitchen. Large pairs of craft scissors will work aswell.This method will leave a rough edge behind whereveryoucut.
Likewise, how do you soften Popsicle sticks? All you'll need is a packet of large sizedwoodenpopsicle sticks (or tongue depressors) and place themin potof boiling water. Gently boil them for 1 hour. Carefullyremovethem one-by-one and place them in a paper towel togentlydry.
Likewise, how do you cut a popsicle stick lengthwise?
Use a razor knife and a straight edge.
- Mount the straight edge to your popsicle stick so thatitcreates a hard edge right down the center.
- Now set the razor knife on the stick and pull it lengthwisedownthe stick, maintaining a straight line, by keeping it tight totheruler.
How do you stick popsicle sticks together?
Lay Popsicle sticks to create one side oftheroof. Place a dot of glue on the flat side of eachendof a Popsicle stick. Attach the stick tobothtriangles so that it runs perpendicular. Repeat this processuntilyou have covered the length of the triangles' sideswithsticks. Place the stickstighttogether.