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sugake odoshi

Preparation - Make the Darts

Ruler, PVA Glue, Clamps, Scissors, and a center punch/chopstick/etc
Ruler, PVA Glue, Clamps, Scissors, and a center punch/chopstick/etc
Small squares of paper - I prefer washi paper, but any sort will do
Small squares of paper - I prefer washi paper, but any sort will do
Measure the approximate length required for the piece plus a bit extra for the tips and errors
Measure the approximate length required for the piece plus a bit extra for the tips and errors
Spread glue over the end of the lace, and then cut into an arrow shape. The glue helps to prevent fraying
Spread glue over the end of the lace, and then cut into an arrow shape. The glue helps to prevent fraying
Dab more glue onto either side of the arrow, and fold in half. Be careful to keep it from fraying. Gently role the ends to help it take a smooth dart shape
Dab more glue onto either side of the arrow, and fold in half. Be careful to keep it from fraying. Gently role the ends to help it take a smooth dart shape
Gently twist the fold lace into a sort of round dart shape. Add more glue if needed
Gently twist the fold lace into a sort of round dart shape. Add more glue if needed
Allow to fully dry. Add more glue to edges if starting to fray
Allow to fully dry. Add more glue to edges if starting to fray
Repeat on other end of lace
Repeat on other end of lace
Pull through both holes in the first plate
Pull through both holes in the first plate
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Next pull everything through

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Pull each lace through all of the holes, and measure the overlap

Orient the holes

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Correctly

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