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Supplies: Spun Glass Halos, Dresden Stars + Frames and Corners, Die-Cut Scraps, Narrow Ribbon or Trim, Clear-Drying Craft Glue, Scissors, Gloves (latex or dish washing), Newspaper or Sheet Paper.
Step 1: Cut apart a mix of Dresden stars, halos, frames, and corners in varying sizes. Do the same for the scrap images.
Step 2: Begin assembling a mix of Dresden pieces and scraps. When pleased with your combination, lay it over a spun glass halo to check placement and adjust if necessary. Glue scraps and Dresdens together before glueing them to the spun glass. Let dry.
Step 3: Put on your gloves and lay out a large sheet of paper to work over.
Step 4: Take your spun glass pieces out of their packages and find which side is the "front". The center glue will be "flattest" on the front and more knobbed on the back.
Step 5: Glue your Dresden and scrap combinations to your halos. Take care to glue carefully but securely in the center of the halo and more delicately toward the edges of the halo. Let dry.
Step 6: Make a hanger by cutting 5" to 6" of ribbon or trim and looping it in half. Glue the loop to the glue knob on the center back of the halo, keep it as flat and compact as possible. Glue a Dresden star or embellishment over the center to hide the trim ends and the glue knob. You may find that lightly bending the Dresden star allows it to curve, making it easier to conform to the glue knob. Let dry.
Tips: Spun glass is just that -- glass. Spun extra thin by skilled glass spinners, these tiny glass filaments can make you itchy. We always wear a pair of latex gloves and work over a sheet of paper that we can fold up and throw away after, so we're sure to catch and collect any stray filaments "shed" from our halos.
Don't be afraid to cut scraps to fit in your frames. You can also cut pieces off larger Dresden embellishment to create custom sizes.
Find images in unexpected places: A set of Santa gift tags fits inside a large frame. Remove the red cord and use a petite Dresden star to cover the hole in the tag.
We used primarily Dresden frames and corners as embellishments to achieve an open and light effect, but you may also find inspiration in this Lace Snowflake project.
Item No. SGH4W
White spun glass halo measures 4" in diameter. Made in Germany.
Item No. SGH3W
Spun glass halo measures 3" in diameter. Made in Germany.
Item No. SGH35W
White spun glass halo measures approximately 3-1/2" in diameter. Made in Germany.
Item No. SA114
1 sheet of scraps featuring 7 different images of Santa with toys. Sheet measures 6" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in England.
Item No. S855
1 sheet of scraps featuring small pastel angels. Sheet measures 6" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in England.
Item No. S852
1 sheet of scraps featuring medium pastel angels. Sheet measures 6" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in England.
Item No. S7417
1 sheet of scraps featuring vignettes of red coated Santas with toys, greenery and more. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7403
1 sheet of scraps featuring different images of Santa plus one of a Christmas tree. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7398
1 sheet of scraps featuring a mix of medium images of angel heads with wings. Angels measure approximately 2" wide x 1-3/8" high. Sheet measures 6-1/2" x 9-1/4". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7394
1 sheet of scraps featuring a mix of small images of angel heads with wings. Angels measure approximately 1-5/8" wide x 1-1/4" high. Sheet measures 6-1/2" x 9-1/4". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7382
1 sheet of scraps featuring different vignettes of angels praying and holding flower garlands, plus beautiful angel heads. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7366
1 sheet of scraps featuring four scraps of Jesus and Mary in beautiful frames with columns and flowers. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7363
1 sheet of scraps featuring different vignettes of guardian angels. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7348-G
1 sheet of scraps featuring beautiful angels on clouds and in flowers. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Sheet is accented with very fine silver glitter. The amount of glitter varies from sheet to sheet. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7332-G
1 sheet of scraps featuring 9 beautiful angels. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Sheet is accented with very fine silver glitter. The amount of glitter varies from sheet to sheet. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7332
1 sheet of scraps featuring 9 beautiful angels. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7331
1 sheet of scraps featuring Victorian Santas. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7318
1 sheet of scraps featuring religious vignettes. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7317
1 sheet of scraps featuring pretty angel heads and angels on floral bells. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7316
1 sheet of scraps featuring pretty angels and angels on bells. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.5". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7315
1 sheet of scraps featuring 13 pretty angels. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7314
1 sheet of scraps featuring Santas with children and a moon. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7304
1 sheet of scraps featuring different images Santa faces and Santa with his toy bag. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.5". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7255
1 sheet of scraps featuring images of Victorian Santa scraps. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7243
1 sheet of scraps featuring images of Santa, Christmas trees and a train. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7228
1 sheet of scraps featuring different images of angels with flower garlands. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.5". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7217
1 sheet of scraps featuring mixed images of angels and cherubs. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.5". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. S3192-A
1 sheet of vintage scraps featuring eight different angels with hearts and four differnt angels in windows. Each angel in window measures 4-5/8" tall and angels with hearts measure 2-1/4" tall. Sheet measures 6-1/2" x 9-1/4". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Printed in Germany in the 1950s by the EA Schwerdtfeger company, EAS.
Item No. OT07-S
This silver metallic cord is a favorite for making Christmas ornaments due to its bendability and petite size. Trim measures just over 1/16" wide. Hand wash cold or dry clean.Sold by the yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. OT04-R
This petite fancy trim in red is a favorite for making Christmas ornaments due to its bendability and petite size. Trim measures 3/16" wide. Wash cold or dry clean. This trim is vintage old store stock. Sold by the yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. OT03-S
This petite fancy trim in metallic silver is a favorite for making Christmas ornaments due to its bendability and petite size. Trim measures just over 1/8" wide. Hand wash cold or dry clean. This trim is vintage old store stock. Sold by the yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. OT01-SGR
This petite fancy trim in silver grey is a favorite for making Christmas ornaments due to its bendability and petite size. Trim measures 3/16" wide. Wash cold or dry clean. This trim is vintage old store stock. Sold by the yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. DFW852S
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Silver foil on front, tan paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW852P
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Pink foil on front and reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW852LPU
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Light purple foil on front, white paper on the back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW852LG
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Light green foil on front, white paper on the back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW852LB
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Light blue foil on front and back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW852DKB
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Dark blue foil on front, white paper on the back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW852BU
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Burgundy foil on front and back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW852AG
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Antique gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW850S
Sheet of 36 Dresden flowers, each measuring 5/8". Silver foil on front, tan paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW850AG
Sheet of 36 Dresden flowers, each measuring 5/8". Antique gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW749WH
Sheet of 26 Dresden stars and halos, largest measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". White paper on front, off white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW749S
Sheet of 26 Dresden stars and halos, largest measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Silver foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW749P
Sheet of 26 Dresden stars and halos, largest measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Pink foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW749LPU
Sheet of 26 Dresden stars and halos, largest measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Light purple foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW749LG
Sheet of 26 Dresden stars and halos, largest measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Light green foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW749LB
Sheet of 26 Dresden stars and halos, largest measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Light blue foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW749G
Sheet of 26 Dresden stars and halos, largest measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Gold foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW749DKB
Sheet of 26 Dresden stars and halos, largest measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Dark blue foil on front, off white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.