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This is a super simple, yet high impact project, with literally thousands of beautiful bead and color combinations. Our finished ornaments range in size from 3-1/2" to 2-1/2" long -- a great size for smaller feather trees.
Supplies: Glass Beads, Wire (26 or 28 Gauge), Dresden Stars, Glue (Alleen's Tacky Glue - Original or Quick Dry), Scissors, Paint Brush or Pencil, Needle-nose Pliers
Step 1: Cut an 11" piece of wire, bend it in half and twist it around a pencil or paint brush handle to make a hanging loop.
Step 2: Lay out beads in desired order then string them onto wire.
Step 3: Using needle-nose pliers, make a small, flat loop at the base of the beads. Wind the tails of the wire around twice near the bottom bead to secure. Bend excess tails downward and cut close to flat loop.
Step 4: Apply glue to two Dresden stars. Gently place them back-to-back over the flat wire loop, taking care to line up the stars' edges. Let dry.
Step 5: If necessary, gently adjust and straighten your icicle.
Tips: Though clear beads are beautiful, we used only silvered styles in order to hide the wire.
Try different bead/color combinations by laying them out on a piece of paper first -- you'll be mesmerized by how many variations you can create and how changing out one or two beads can really transform a combination.
You don't need a ton of beads per ornament -- the styles we made use just 3, 4 or 5 beads.
Be mindful of glueing your Dresden stars on gently -- press too hard and you'll see the silhouette of the wire underneath.
Arranging your beads according to size gives a sleek and sophisticated look -- try large to small, or small to large to really make your ornaments look like drops.
If you're unsure of which beads to combine, here are formulas to easily replicate five styles we've created above.
DECO = ROUND (6 mm) + FANCY (GB049) + ROUND (6 mm) + DROP (GB003) + ROUND (6 mm) + STAR (DF2088)
BELL = ROUND (6 mm or 8 mm) + DROP (GB001 or GB002) + ROUND (6 mm or 8 mm) + STAR (GB054) + BELL (GB051) + STAR (DFW277)
FACETED = ROUND (6 mm or 8 mm) + FACETED (GB073 or GB030) + ROUND (8 mm or 10mm) + DROP (GB050, GB002 or GB278) + ROUND (6 mm) + STAR (DFW277 or DF2088)
BALL = ROUND (6 mm) + BALL (GB075) + DROP (GB003) + ROUND (6 mm) + STAR (DFW277)
Item No. GB085G
These glossy gold faceted ball mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1" long and 1/4" wide -- faceted bumps are 8 m...(click for more)
Item No. GB085DKG
These glossy dark green faceted ball mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1" long and 1/4" wide -- faceted bumps a...(click for more)
Item No. GB085C
These glossy copper faceted ball mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1" long and 1/4" wide -- faceted bumps are 8...(click for more)
Item No. GB085AQ
These glossy aqua faceted ball mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1" long and 1/4" wide -- faceted bumps are 8 m...(click for more)
Item No. GB075S
These glossy silver fancy ribbed balls mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is about 5/8" long. S...(click for more)
Item No. GB075RP
These glossy purple fancy ribbed balls mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is about 5/8" long. S...(click for more)
Item No. GB075RB
These glossy blue fancy ribbed balls mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is about 5/8" long. Sol...(click for more)
Item No. GB075R
These glossy red fancy ribbed balls mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is about 5/8" long. Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GB075PRRO
These pearl rose pink fancy ribbed balls mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is about 5/8" long. ...(click for more)
Item No. GB075PRGR
These pearl green fancy ribbed balls mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is about 5/8" long. Sol...(click for more)
Item No. GB075PRC
These pearl coral fancy ribbed balls mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is about 5/8" long. Sol...(click for more)
Item No. GB075PRBL
These pearl blue fancy ribbed balls blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is about 5/8" long. Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GB075MC
These matte champagne fancy ribbed balls mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is about 5/8" long. ...(click for more)
Item No. GB075LTG
These light green fancy ribbed balls blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is about 5/8" long. Sold ...(click for more)
Item No. GB075HP
These glossy hot pink fancy ribbed balls mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is about 5/8" long. ...(click for more)
Item No. GB075GR
These glossy green fancy ribbed balls mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is about 5/8" long. So...(click for more)
Item No. GB075G
These glossy gold fancy ribbed balls mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is about 5/8" long. Sol...(click for more)
Item No. GB075AQ
These glossy aqua fancy ribbed balls mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown and silvered by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 18mm, which is about 5/8" long. Sol...(click for more)
Item No. GB073V
These glossy violet purple faceted blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1"...(click for more)
Item No. GB073R
These glossy red faceted mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". Sold in...(click for more)
Item No. GB073PUR
These glossy light purple faceted mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". ...(click for more)
Item No. GB073PRT
These pearl teal faceted mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". Sold in...(click for more)
Item No. GB073PRRO
These pearl rose pink faceted mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". So...(click for more)
Item No. GB073PRGR
These pearl green faceted mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GB073PRC
These pearl coral faceted mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GB073PRBL
These pearl light blue faceted mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". S...(click for more)
Item No. GB073PDUB
These pearl dusty blue faceted blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". Sol...(click for more)
Item No. GB073MW
These matte white faceted mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GB073MDO
These matte dark olive faceted blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". ...(click for more)
Item No. GB073MC
These matte champagne faceted mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". So...(click for more)
Item No. GB073LTP
These glossy light pink faceted mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". ...(click for more)
Item No. GB073LTG
These light green faceted mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GB073LB
These glossy light blue faceted mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". ...(click for more)
Item No. GB073HP
These glossy hot pink faceted mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". So...(click for more)
Item No. GB073G
These glossy gold faceted mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GB073FG
These glossy forest green faceted mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". ...(click for more)
Item No. GB073BBER
These glossy blackberry faceted blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. Their shade is a little lighter than burgundy with pinker undertones. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size i...(click for more)
Item No. GB073AQ
These glossy aqua faceted mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered, and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 22mm, which is just under 1". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GB055WH
These glossy white quilted drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/4" long and measures 3/16" wide ...(click for more)
Item No. GB055S
These glossy silver quilted drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1 1/4" long and measures 3/16" wide...(click for more)
Item No. GB055RB
These glossy blue quilted drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/4" long and measures 3/16" wide a...(click for more)
Item No. GB055R
These glossy red quilted drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1 1/4" long and measures 3/16" wide at...(click for more)
Item No. GB055PUR
These glossy light purple quilted drop blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1 1/4" long and measures 3/16" ...(click for more)
Item No. GB055PRRO
These pearl rose pink quilted drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/4" long and measures 3/16" wi...(click for more)
Item No. GB055PRGR
These pearl green quilted drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/4" long and measures 3/16" wide a...(click for more)
Item No. GB055PRC
These pearl coral quilted drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/4" long and measures 3/16" wide a...(click for more)
Item No. GB055PRBL
These pearl light blue quilted drop blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/4" long and measures 3/16" wid...(click for more)
Item No. GB055MW
These matte white quilted drop blown glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/4" long and measures 3/16" wide at ...(click for more)
Item No. GB055MC
These matte champagne quilted drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1-1/4" long and measures 3/16" wi...(click for more)
Item No. GB055LTP
These glossy light pink quilted drop mercury glass beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown, silvered and colored by hand. These are thin and hollow glass beads made especially for Christmas garlands, decorations and ornaments; they are not appropriate for jewelry. Please note the photo shows the bead style larger than actual size in order to show detail. Actual size is 1 1/4" long and measures 3/16" ...(click for more)