Deal with the problem from the popsicle stick itself

We can first think about the Popsicle stick itself to solve the problem, such as how to choose the right Popsicle stick, how to deal with the Popsicle stick, and so on so that it will not be easily broken in the process of bending.

1. Popsicle stick selection

First of all, choosing the right Popsicle is crucial. Look for a tough Popsicle with a smooth surface and no obvious cracks or blemishes. Good-quality popsicles are less likely to break when subjected to external

2. Handle popsicle sticks

Pre-treatment of Popsicle sticks before bending can effectively improve the success rate. The common method is to soak it in warm water for a while. Warm water can make the material of the Popsicle stick softer and increase its plasticity. However, the time of immersion should be moderate, generally, a few minutes too long may affect its strength.

3. Follow the texture of the popsicle stick

In addition, bending by following the grain direction of the Popsicle reduces the risk of breakage. The texture usually reflects the direction of the internal structure of the Popsicle, and applying force along the texture can reduce the damage to the internal structure.

4. Solve the problem from the operator’s side

In addition to enhancing its toughness from the Popsicle stick itself to prevent the problem of easy fracture during bending, it can also prevent the fracture of the Popsicle stick by controlling its strength during the bending process.

5. Control of intensity is key

In the process of bending the Popsicle stick, the control of strength is the key, to apply the force slowly and evenly, and avoid impatience and excessive force. You can start at one end of the Popsicle stick and gradually, gently apply pressure to make it slowly bend. At the same time, always observe the change of the Popsicle stick, once you find signs of fracture, you should immediately reduce the strength or stop the operation.

6. Use AIDS to keep popsicle sticks from breaking

When bending Popsicle sticks, in addition to the above method of soaking in water, we can also solve these problems by using some small tools.

7. Aided by shape mold

If you need to bend the Popsicle into a specific shape or Angle, freehand bending is very easy to break, and there are some shapes of the Angle that are not convenient to reach, at this time we can use the appropriate auxiliary tools to complete the shape production, such as using a special mold to fix the Popsicle stick so that it will not break, but also easy to shape.

8. Aided by auxiliary splint

We can also help hold Popsicle sticks in place when making crafts with them by using only a few auxiliary clips of different sizes. For example, one end of the Popsicle stick is fixed with a clamp, and then carefully bent in accordance with the expected shape, so that it is not easy to break or break. Moreover, the use of clamps is also safer, and it will not hurt yourself when the Popsicle stick falls to your face due to improper use of strength in the process of bending the stick.

9. Environmental conditions also affect the bending effect

Environmental conditions also affect the bending effect. Operating in an environment with appropriate temperature and humidity, popsicles are easier to bend and not easy to break.

In short, bending a Popsicle without breaking it requires careful control in terms of material selection, pre-treatment, manipulation, following the texture, using tools, and considering the environment. As long as you master these points and treat them with patience and care, you can successfully bend the Popsicle without breaking it and achieve the desired effect.