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Create a set of fancy Victorian-style tinsel ornaments with just a few supplies. Our completed ornaments measure about 3-1/2" long including the tinsel puff, while the Santa style comes in at 4-1/2".
Supplies: Wired Tinsels (Mini and Bushier Strands), Glass Beads, Beading Wire (26 or 28 Gauge), Paint Brush or Pencil, Scissors
Step 1: Cut an 8-9" length of mini wired tinsel. Bend in half and twist center around a paint brush handle to make a loop hanger. Make a second decorative loop below the first.
Step 2: Bend tinsel 1/2" at ends. Hook ends together and gently form into a rounded shape.
Step 3: Cut a 12" length of beading wire and loosely bend in half. Loop wire through lower decorative loop, positioning it snugly downward into the tinsel.
Step 4: String beads over both wires. Adjust tinsel as needed so beads fit evenly within shape.
Step 5: Wrap wire ends around the bottom of the tinsel shape. Twist wires together several times to secure. Bend wires upward and trim excess.
Step 6: Cut a 5" length of bushier tinsel. Bend 1/2" "hooks" at each end. Place "hooks" at front and back of ornament base and gently pinch to secure.
Step 7: Working in 1/2" increments, bend and twist bushy tinsel upward to make a tight tinsel puff.
Tips: If using larger beads, simply cut a longer length of mini tinsel. For the Santa ornament we cut a 10-11" length.
Make a two-tone tinsel puff -- for example, cut 2-1/2" gold + 2-1/2" silver and wind them together before adding them to your ornament. Winding them together ensures colors are evenly distributed.
You don't need a lot of beads to make an elegant ornament -- we used 2 or 3 beads for all of our styles.
If you want to add beads directly onto the tinsel, the RED is the only tinsel soft enough to allow beads to slide over. We were able to add 8mm beads, but repeated sliding will cause the tinsel to shed some. The gold and silver are way too rigid to allow beads to slide.
Item No. GBR6S
These glossy silver round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6RP
These glossy purple round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6RB
These glossy blue round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6R
These glossy red round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in g...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PUR
These glossy light purple round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". So...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PRT
These pearl teal round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in gro...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PRRO
These pearl rose pink round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PRGR
These pearl green round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PRF
These pearl fuchsia pink round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sol...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PRC
These pearl coral round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PRBL
These pearl light blue round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6PK
These glossy pink round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6MPO
These matte pumpkin orange round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6MPK
These matte pink round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6MDO
These matte dark olive round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6MCY
These matte palest yellow round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6MC
These matte champagne round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6LTP
These glossy light pink round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". So...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6LTG
These glossy light green round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sol...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6LG
These glossy lime green round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6HP
These glossy hot pink round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6GR
These glossy green round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6G
These glossy gold round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6DT
These glossy dark teal round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6C
These glossy copper round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6BU
These glossy burgundy round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6BR
These glossy brown round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in g...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6BBER
These glossy blackberry round 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 actu...(click for more)
Item No. GBR6AQ
These glossy aqua round 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 6mm, which is just under 1/4". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR18MLB
These matte light blue round 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 18mm, which is just under 3/4". Sold in gr...(click for more)
Item No. GBR18MHP
These matte hot pink round 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 18mm, which is just under 3/4". Sold in grou...(click for more)
Item No. GBR18MGR
These matte green round 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 18mm, which is just under 3/4". Sold in groups ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR18MDC
These matte burgundy round 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 18mm, which is just under 3/4". Sold in grou...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10S
These glossy silver round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10RP
These glossy purple round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10RB
These glossy blue round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10R
These glossy red round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in g...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10PRT
These pearl teal round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in gro...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10PRRO
These pearl rose pink round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10PRGR
These pearl green round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10PRF
These pearl fuchsia pink round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sol...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10PRC
These pearl coral round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10PRBL
These pearl light blue round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10PK
These glossy pink round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10PEW
These pearl pewter grey round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10PDUB
These pearl dusty blue round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10PBER
These pearl blackberry round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10MDO
These matte dark olive round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10MCY
These matte palest yellow round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". So...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10MC
These matte champagne round 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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold...(click for more)