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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. GB036LTG
These glossy light green 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. GB036LG
These glossy lime green 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. GB036LB
These glossy 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 ...(click for more)
Item No. GB036FG
These glossy forest green 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 group...(click for more)
Item No. GB036DT
These glossy teal 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 8, pl...(click for more)
Item No. GB036COC
These matte cocoa 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, ...(click for more)
Item No. GB036C
These glossy copper 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...(click for more)
Item No. GB036BBER
These glossy blackberry emerald cut 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 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 orde...(click for more)
Item No. GB036AQ
These glossy aqua 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, ...(click for more)
Item No. GB030WH
These glossy white faceted round 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 3/4". ...(click for more)
Item No. GB030S
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 21mm, which is 7/8". Sold in groups of ...(click for more)
Item No. GB030R
These glossy red faceted round 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 3/4". So...(click for more)
Item No. GB030LB
These glossy light blue faceted round 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 3/4". ...(click for more)
Item No. GB000RB
These glossy blue 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 just over 1/2" long and measures 3/8" wide at t...(click for more)
Item No. GB000R
These glossy red 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 just over 1/2" long and measures 3/8" wide at ...(click for more)
Item No. GB000PK
These glossy pink 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 just over 1/2" long and measures 3/8" wide at...(click for more)
Item No. GB000G
These glossy gold 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 just over 1/2" long and measures 3/8" wide at...(click for more)
Item No. GB-X24M
Large bulbous starburst bead in silver, gold and pink with design on four sides. Measures 2" long and 1" wide. Handmade in Germany. Beads are sold individually. This is a newly made bead meticulously painted and distressed to recreate the look of an antique: vintage patina, muted shades.
Item No. GB-X23M
Large bulbous bead in silver and green with striped leaf design. Measures 2" long and 1" wide. Handmade in Germany. Beads are sold individually. This is a newly made bead meticulously painted and distressed to recreate the look of an antique: vintage patina, muted shades.
Item No. GB-X22M
Large bumpy and faceted bead in silver and blue with diamond design. Measures 1-1/2" long and 1" wide. Handmade in Germany. Beads are sold individually. This is a newly made bead meticulously painted and distressed to recreate the look of an antique: vintage patina, muted shades.
Item No. GB-X21M
Large bead in silver and chartreuse with star design. Measures 1-1/2" long and 1" wide. Handmade in Germany. Beads are sold individually. This is a newly made bead meticulously painted and distressed to recreate the look of an antique: vintage patina, muted shades.
Item No. GB-X20M
Large chartreuse green indented star bead with indent on both sides. Measures 1-3/4" long and 1" wide. Handmade in Germany. Beads are sold individually. This is a newly made bead meticulously painted and distressed to recreate the look of an antique: vintage patina, muted shades.
Item No. GB-X19
Large figural Santa bead features the same Santa on both sides with a red coat . Measures 2-3/8" long and just under 1" wide. Handmade in Germany. Beads are sold individually. This is a newly made bead meticulously painted and distressed to recreate the look of an antique: vintage patina, muted shades.
Item No. GB-X18M
Large bead in silver and red with striped twist design. Measures 1-3/4" long and 3/4" wide. Handmade in Germany. Beads are sold individually. This is a newly made bead meticulously painted and distressed to recreate the look of an antique: vintage patina, muted shades.
Item No. GB-RR-10-S
These silver ribbed glass garland beads are ribbed on the inside and smooth on the outside. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic and 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 det...(click for more)
Item No. GB-RR-10-RB
These glossy blue ribbed glass garland beads are ribbed on the inside and smooth on the outside. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic and 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 sho...(click for more)
Item No. GB-RR-10-PRRO
These pearl rose pink glass garland beads are ribbed on the inside and smooth on the outside. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic and 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 d...(click for more)
Item No. GB-RR-10-PRGR
These pearl green glass garland beads are ribbed on the inside and smooth on the outside. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic and 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 detai...(click for more)
Item No. GB-RR-10-PRC
These pearl coral glass garland beads are ribbed on the inside and smooth on the outside. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic and 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 detai...(click for more)
Item No. GB-RR-10-HP
These hot pink ribbed glass garland beads are ribbed on the inside and smooth on the outside. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic and 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 d...(click for more)
Item No. GB-RR-10-G
These gold ribbed glass garland beads are ribbed on the inside and smooth on the outside. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic and 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 detai...(click for more)
Item No. GB-RR-10-DKG
These glossy dark green ribbed glass garland beads are ribbed on the inside and smooth on the outside. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic and 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 ...(click for more)
Item No. GB-RR-10-BU
These burgundy ribbed glass garland beads are ribbed on the inside and smooth on the outside. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic and 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 d...(click for more)
Item No. GB-RR-10-AQ
These aqua ribbed glass garland beads are ribbed on the inside and smooth on the outside. They are handmade in Victorian era molds in the Czech Republic and 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 detai...(click for more)