How to Make a Maile Ti Leaf Lei!

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Күн бұрын

We love giving this ti leaf maile lei for special occasions especially as a graduation lei or wedding lei.
To make this lei we used 5 whole softened ti leaves for the ti leaf rope and 5 whole ti leaves cut up as fresh pieces to make a double maile lei. You can use this same method to make a ti leaf rope lei by not adding in any fresh pieces or a single ti leaf maile lei by adding in less fresh pieces.
00:00 Intro
00:30 Deboning the Leaves
01:02 Shaping the Leaves
01:45 Making the Rope
02:43 Tying a Knot
03:22 Adding the Leaves
05:10 Adding more Leaves
06:14 Adding to the Other Side
07:33 Finishing the Lei

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@pountoko Жыл бұрын

I watched all your videos! So happy someone is showing how to make these leis I’ve been wanting to learn just never found a good tutorial and NOW I KNOW because of you. Thank you doll more tutorial videos on the Tonga leis please. Malo ❤️

@KarumyJohn 24 күн бұрын

Lovely 🌹🌹 ty

@jessielynho5939 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Great video and very easy to follow along

@makeitmegan Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 🌺♥️

@clambarn1218 3 ай бұрын

Really clear instructions, thanks.

@makeitmegan 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🌺♥️

@pologam4062 Жыл бұрын

Love this tutorial! Thank you, I'm encouraged to learn 😍

@lorrainefinai9159 Жыл бұрын

Love it Thank you

@ivykaneshiro7554 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your work of art. So pretty and very well explained. I shall master it 🙏👍

@makeitmegan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! 🌺♥️

@hipnw5839 Жыл бұрын

Mahalo for the tutorial! I always overestimate how many leaves I’ll need. 😅

@jinnjexx Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great tutorial.

@makeitmegan Жыл бұрын

♥️♥️🌺🌺

@hippiebaelala 10 ай бұрын

Want to do this for my fiancé for the wedding thanks so much!!

@tatajones3320 Жыл бұрын

Mahalo nui kea oe ❤❤ now to find ti leaves in Australia 😊

@elenasilipa6090 Жыл бұрын

❤👌👍🏾 beautiful lay thank you, mahalo😍

@lealanisvoboda3816 Ай бұрын

“Lay” 😂😂.

@margaretnamiki828 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kitacole3517 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!!Your tutorial was easy to follow…this Tutu…needed slow-mo…instructions…hahaha!!!

@makeitmegan Жыл бұрын

♥️♥️♥️ thanks for watching!

@Unkomosess 5 ай бұрын

It’s ilh champs tomorrow and I’m slacking🤣🤣 thank Gil for this vid

@808jntex Жыл бұрын

Mahalo for the video!

@makeitmegan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! ♥️🌺

@tapaitatulikihakau802 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😭🥹❤️❤️❤️

@makeitmegan Ай бұрын

♥️♥️♥️♥️

@BigZaddyBradly Ай бұрын

Thank you

@makeitmegan Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@wqiinu Ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m wondering if I can do this technique with only fake leaves?

@toritori5835 11 ай бұрын

This is sooo helpful. Mahalo! Question, how long should it hang to dry the sap?

@aliciahauki Ай бұрын

Hi! Love your videos. How long of a lei were you able to make with the five ti leaves? I want to make sure I’m getting enough supplies for the length I need. Thank you!

@salotefilivao2115 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing!! Was wondering if the leaves should be washed or rinsed before or after freezing them?

@hunneebabbee7556 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@MoMoney1921 Ай бұрын

Have you tried holding the end with something heavy? I was taught to do it that way just seems a lot less work

@makeitmegan Ай бұрын

Yes, my favorite thing to use is a kettleball!

@krlfr3197 Жыл бұрын

If you dry them out after taking it out of the freezer, it wont be sticky/sappy or wet

@user-fg9yf8mp5d Ай бұрын

quick Q: can u explain what it means to “do the same on the other side” to make it a dbl maile lei?

@lynnbowenrealestate Жыл бұрын

How long do these type of leis generally measure when finished? Have a tall 6’3” grandson to make one for.

@makeitmegan Жыл бұрын

A standard one is usually about 6 feet long. I would recommend doing 7-8 ft long for your grandson

@lynnbowenrealestate Жыл бұрын

Mahalo. Made a practice one yesterday after watching your video a couple of times. It turned out pretty ok. Think I did too many twists before adding each filler piece of Ti leaf. Will twist less between pieces for the next one I practice on. Then I need to figure out how to best pack it to fly to mainland with me without ruining it.

@stephanier5765 Жыл бұрын

Aloha! I just want to make sure I understand this right, the finished lei was long enough for someone to wear with just 10 leaves total? I am trying to figure out how many I need for someone 5’8. Mahalo

@makeitmegan Жыл бұрын

Yes, if they are large ti leaves 10 will be enough -5-6 softened/frozen and the rest fresh to cut the smaller pieces

@80sbabymusically22 Жыл бұрын

Do you think I could keep these in the freezer longer than an overnight?

@makeitmegan Жыл бұрын

You can keep the frozen ti leaves before making the lei for months in the freezer. The finished lei will be good in the fridge for up to 7 days

@nautarocca Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial! I am getting married on June 10, 2023 in Houston and wish to make these for my fiance, son and 2 more grooms men. How far in advance could I make theses they still look fresh? Thank yiu!

@makeitmegan Жыл бұрын

This lei will last up to 3-7 days if kept in a plastic bag in the refrigerator on the lowest setting. It does not need to be misted with water. Before wearing the lei, hang it on a hanger and let it dry out for 30 minutes!

@jeanpaduareyes4046 Жыл бұрын

How long will a ti leaf lei remain fresh? Or how far in advance can one be made?

@makeitmegan Жыл бұрын

This style will remain fresh for 3-5 days. Keep it wrapped in a damp paper towel at the bottom of the fridge on the lowest setting. This type of lei does not need to be misted with water. Let the lei air dry for 30 minutes before wearing to dry out and prevent any staining of clothing

@mojotrexzoller4628 Жыл бұрын

🌺Wonderful demo & clear instructions… mahalo nui! ☺️🤙🏽

@sheenaraposas4319 Жыл бұрын

Can you microwave it if you don’t have time to freeze it over night?

@makeitmegan Жыл бұрын

Yes! There are several methods to soften ti leaf. You can microwave, boil or iron if you don’t have time to freeze it.

@carolkalilimoku542 3 ай бұрын

Can this also use ribbon if you don't have a way to get ti leafs.

@lealanisvoboda3816 Ай бұрын

You can order from Florida and they overnight it. Or from Hawaii but it takes longer. You can try with ribbon but it doesn’t hold the same

@TissaClarke66 Жыл бұрын

Kia ora

@yuh6977 Жыл бұрын

Where do you buy ti leaves? And how much are they?

@makeitmegan Жыл бұрын

I buy ti leaves wholesale as a business and they are usually $10 for a bunch of 10 leaves. In the description of the video linked below there are some ideas on how to source ti leaves kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNuKZsRknJrMaYE.html

@polovt9511 Жыл бұрын

Can you make a tutorial of the kahoa money lei. That's has ribbon and a head of a flower and money pls

@makeitmegan Жыл бұрын

Coming very soon, probably Tuesday!

@somebody7111 Жыл бұрын

Where would be the best place to get ti leaves?

@makeitmegan Жыл бұрын

Here are my best tips on sourcing ti leaves in the US (Foraging, ordering through a floral wholesaler, local retail flower shop, flower market or ordering online). If you live in a tropical area where Ti Leaf grows, you can forage or grow it. Make sure to do your research on how to remove the leaves correctly so that you do not cause damage and the leaves will grow again. Local Wholesale Floral Supplier - Most wholesalers require you are a business and have an EIN/sales tax ID. Some wholesalers sell to the public. You can shop from their flower cooler of items on hand or place an order in advance. Your local flower shop may let you special order bunches of Ti Leaf in advance at retail price. If you live near a flower market (like the Los Angeles Flower Market) you can shop there. Ti Leaf is usually in stock or you can order ahead of time and you don’t normally need a business license to shop there. Lastly, you can order from an online wholesaler. If you google wholesale ti leaf, you will find many different options. Many of the online wholesalers don’t require you are a business but they usually have a minimum like $100.