Craft Stick Hexagon Shelf or Frame

You can make this Craft Stick Hexagon as a shelf or a frame. The Hexagon frames a photo like a 3D picture. Or you can use this project to showcase your favorite treasures; changing the items with the seasons or color schemes. Teachers can use this craft to demonstrate how you can use a hexagon in real life.

Trivia:

Did you know honeycombs are made into hexagons? Source: Math Is Fun – Hexagons

Supplies

Craft Sticks
Tacky Glue
Stain (optional)
Paintbrush (optional)

Instructions

Print out the template below
With the template facing you as shown, place a craft stick on each of the top side angles and the bottom position.
Put a drop of glue on the end of each craft stick. Lay the next layer of craft sticks on the open spaces and add a drop of glue on each end. Continue alternating every other hexagon side Your shelf will be as deep as the number of layers of craft sticks you apply.

You can leave your shelf natural or stain it to match your decor.