How to make peach kernel strings

Peach kernel strings are a kind of traditional handicrafts, which are decorative items strung by peach kernels with unique beauty and cultural connotation. Here are the steps to make peach kernel skewers:

1. Material Preparation:

- Fresh Peaches: choose ripe peaches, remove the pulp and leave the kernel.

- Needle and thread: choose a fine needle and thread suitable for the size of the hole in the peach kernel.

- Scissors: for cutting the thread.

2. Wash the peach kernels:

- Soak the peach kernels in water for a few minutes to remove the dust and impurities on the surface.

- Gently brush the peach kernels with a brush to make sure the surface is clean.

3. Drying Peach Kernels:

- Place the cleaned peach kernels in a ventilated area to ensure they are thoroughly dry.

4. Punching:

- Use a fine needle or a small drill tip to punch holes in the peach kernels, each peach kernel can be punched with one or more holes, depending on your design and personal preference.

- Take care to operate carefully during the drilling process to avoid damaging the peach kernel.

5. Threading:

- Pass the needle and thread through the holes of the peach kernel, leaving a certain length of thread at one end to secure the ending.

- String the peach kernels one after another in the designed pattern or order, making sure the thread goes through each hole.

6. Finishing:

- Punch a hole in the last peach kernel and pass the thread through.

- Double fold the thread and thread it back into the previous peach kernel hole to form a fixed knot.

7. Adjust the length:

- Depending on your personal needs, you can use scissors to adjust the length of the string to the right size.

- Be careful to keep a certain length when cutting the thread so that the string does not unravel.

8. Detailed treatment:

- Check each peach kernel on the string to make sure they are securely strung together.

- Adjust the position of the peach kernels if necessary to make the string look more even and beautiful.

9. Finish:

- After completing all the steps, you have made your very own peach kernel skewer! You can wear it on your wrist or give it as a gift to friends and family. It is important to note that making peach kernel strings requires patience and care as peach kernels are fragile and can break easily. Handle carefully during the making process to avoid using too much force to cause the peach kernel to break. In addition, the strings should be made of strong and durable materials to ensure the quality and longevity of the strings.