How to Make a Maile Ti Leaf Lei!

[@clambarn1218]

Really clear instructions, thanks.

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching 🌺♥️

[@pountoko]

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 ❤️

[@margaretnamiki828]

Thanks!

[@hipnw5839]

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

[@ivykaneshiro7554]

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

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching!! 🌺♥️

[@jessielynho5939]

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

[@makeitmegan]

Thank you for watching! 🌺♥️

[@tatajones3320]

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

[@kitacole3517]

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

[@makeitmegan]

♥️♥️♥️ thanks for watching!

[@hippiebaelala]

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

[@elenasilipa6090]

❤👌👍🏾 beautiful lay thank you, mahalo😍

[@lealanisvoboda3816]

“Lay” 😂😂.

[@moses.kaleopaa]

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

[@lorrainefinai9159]

Love it Thank you

[@KarumyJohn]

Lovely 🌹🌹 ty

[@808jntex]

Mahalo for the video!

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching! ♥️🌺

[@tripleAs637]

Hi Megan, if you don’t mind me asking, where do you get your tea leaves. Love your videos. Thank you for sharing with us your works ❤️

[@pologam4062]

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

[@BigZaddyBradly]

Thank you

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching!!

[@nuiazs]

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

[@salotefilivao2115]

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

[@hunneebabbee7556]

Yes

[@tapaitatulikihakau802]

Thank you so much 😭🥹❤️❤️❤️

[@makeitmegan]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@jinnjexx]

Thank you. Great tutorial.

[@makeitmegan]

♥️♥️🌺🌺

[@TiaTukumoeatu]

HI Thank you for sharing, how many tea leaf's did you use? I have to make 14 lei's same length as the one you shared.

[@aliciahauki]

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!

[@MoMoney1921]

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

[@makeitmegan]

Yes, my favorite thing to use is a kettleball!

[@toritori5835]

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

[@lynnbowenrealestate]

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

[@makeitmegan]

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

[@lynnbowenrealestate]

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.

[@user-vj3ty2cm8m]

@@makeitmeganhow much ti do you think that would take???

[@TiaTukumoeatu]

how many tea leaves did you use for one lei? I have to make 14 lei's the same length you made yours.

[@gabrielalokelani2145]

In the beginning she said she uses abt 10 leaves total, use more if you’re using small leaves (abt 13-15)

[@SuzanneSasaki]

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

[@sheenaraposas4319]

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

[@makeitmegan]

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

[@jeanpaduareyes4046]

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

[@makeitmegan]

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]

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

[@carolkalilimoku542]

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

[@lealanisvoboda3816]

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

[@nautarocca]

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]

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!

[@hokipoki9970]

What are ti leaves called!?

[@salotefilivao2115]

If ordering, it’s just called Ti leaves🙏🏾

[@80sbabymusically22]

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

[@makeitmegan]

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

[@80sbabymusically22]

How do I soften the ti leaves that doesn’t go in the freezer?

[@makeitmegan]

You can also soften them by putting them in a pot of boiling water for 1-2 minutes or ironing them

[@krlfr3197]

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

[@stephanier5765]

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]

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

[@polovt9511]

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

[@makeitmegan]

Coming very soon, probably Tuesday!

[@NaineMM]

I need to make 12 for men who are 6ft tall. How long should it be. Heeellppp

[@somebody7111]

Where would be the best place to get ti leaves?

[@makeitmegan]

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.

[@yuh6977]

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

[@makeitmegan]

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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKa9ZJRpbJmbb68

[@TissaClarke66]

Kia ora

[@nianiupalau8047]

No need cut sis