How to Make an Eiffel Tower With String

The Eiffel Tower is a derivation of the cup and saucer string figure. Once you're familiar with that method, it's not much more work to make an Eiffel Tower design that can be made just for fun or made as part of street theater or similar performance routines.

EditSteps

1. 1
   Form the cup and saucer string figure. This string figure is explained fully, with illustrations, here.
   
   
   
2. 2
   Stretch the cup and saucer figure outwards by moving your fingers closer together.
   
   
   
3. 3
   Using your teeth, clasp the string stretched between your thumbs.
   
   
   
   • If you're not keen on holding it with your teeth, nail a small tack to a board that won't move when you pull on it. Attach the string to the tack instead of your teeth.
4. 4
   Release your thumbs slowly, pulling your teeth away from your forefingers. The result should look like the Eiffel Tower (see the introductory image for a longer view).
   
   
   

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How to Make an Eiffel Tower String Figure

EditThings You'll Need

• String, twine or yarn
• Piece of wood with a tack in it (optional)