Ti Leaf Lei - Maile style

The ends of the lei should reach mid-thigh.

• Cut along the spine of the ti leaf, giving you two sections.

• Twist the ti leaf section.

• Using your big toe as an anchor, twist the ti leaf so it is ropelike. Then cross the two sections over each other. Twist, cross, twist, cross.

• Add the smaller ti leaf sections into the twists.

• Add a small leaf, twist, add leaf, twist. Continue until finished.

• When the leaf starts to get short, add another ti leaf and twist it into the rope to add length.

Haku Lei

These can be worn around the head, ankles or wrists.

• Snap the spine of the leaf and pull the spine out.

• Cut off half of the leaf.

• Repeat the first two steps for three leaves.

• Tie the stems of the leaves together.

• Pinching the ends between your toes, braid the three leaves.

• Add a small ti leaf into the middle section of the braid at every cross-over.

• Continue braiding to desired length, then tie the ends together.

Plumeria Lei

The lei should lay mid-chest in the front, and shoulder blades in the back.

• Using biodegradable string and a lei needle, thread plumeria flowers and pull them down the string.

• Continue to desired length.

• Tie string together, making sure there aren’t any gaps between the flowers.