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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.
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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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sol...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10LP
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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". So...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10LG
These glossy lime 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". So...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10HP
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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10GR
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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10G
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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10DKG
These glossy dark 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". So...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10BU
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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10BR
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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in g...(click for more)
Item No. GBR10AQ
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 10mm, which is just over 3/8". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GB291MYL
These matte yellow large striped round beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown 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 24mm which is about 1". Sold in groups of 3, ple...(click for more)
Item No. GB291MOR
These matte orange large striped round beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown 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 24mm which is about 1". Sold in groups of 3, ple...(click for more)
Item No. GB291MBU
These matte burgundy large striped round beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown 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 24mm which is about 1". Sold in groups of 3, p...(click for more)
Item No. GB291MAQ
These matte aqua large striped round beads are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic. They're blown 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 24mm which is about 1". Sold in groups of 3, pleas...(click for more)
Item No. GB080S
These glossy silver 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 13mm, which is just over 1/2". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GB080PRRO
These pearl rose pink faceted ball 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 13mm, which is just over 1/2". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GB080PRBL
These pearl blue faceted ball 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 13mm, which is just over 1/2". Sold in group...(click for more)
Item No. GB080PK
These glossy pink faceted ball 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 13mm, which is just over 1/2". Sold in grou...(click for more)
Item No. GB080G
These glossy gold faceted ball 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 13mm, which is just over 1/2". Sold in grou...(click for more)
Item No. GB080DT
These glossy dark teal faceted ball 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 13mm, which is just over 1/2". Sold in...(click for more)
Item No. GB080DKG
These glossy dark green faceted ball 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 13mm, which is just over 1/2". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GB080BU
These glossy burgundy 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 13mm, which is just over 1/2". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GB080BR
These glossy brown 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 13mm, which is just over 1/2". Sold in g...(click for more)
Item No. GB080AQ
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 13mm, which is just over 1/2". Sold in gr...(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. GB036V
These glossy violet purple emerald cut 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 20mm, which is 7/8". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GB036R
These glossy red emerald cut 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 20mm, which is 7/8". Sold in groups of 8, p...(click for more)
Item No. GB036PRF
These pearl fuchsia pink emerald cut 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 20mm, which is 7/8". Sold in groups...(click for more)
Item No. GB036PRBL
These pearl light blue emerald cut 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 20mm, which is 7/8". Sold in groups o...(click for more)
Item No. GB036MCY
These matte pale yellow emerald cut 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 20mm, which is 7/8". Sold in groups of...(click for more)
Item No. GB036LTP
These glossy light pink emerald cut 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 20mm, which is 7/8". Sold in groups ...(click for more)