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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. GB073MCY
These matte palest yellow 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. GB049GAQ
These matte gold and glossy aqua extra fancy 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 7/8" long. They a...(click for more)
Item No. GB049GBL
These matte gold and glossy blue extra fancy 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 7/8" long. They a...(click for more)
Item No. GB049GDK
These matte gold and glossy darkest green extra fancy 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 7/8" lon...(click for more)
Item No. GB049GGR
These matte gold and glossy green extra fancy 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 7/8" long. They ...(click for more)
Item No. GB049GLP
These matte gold and glossy light pink extra fancy 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 7/8" long. ...(click for more)
Item No. GB049GPC
These matte gold and pearl coral extra fancy 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 7/8" long. They are...(click for more)
Item No. GB049GPG
These matte gold and pearl green extra fancy 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 7/8" long. They are...(click for more)
Item No. GB049GPRO
These matte gold and pearl rose pink extra fancy 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 7/8" long. They...(click for more)
Item No. GB049GR
These matte gold and glossy red extra fancy 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 7/8" long. They ar...(click for more)
Item No. GB049S
These glossy silver extra fancy 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 7/8" long. They are 5/8" wide ...(click for more)
Item No. GB054AQ
These glossy aqua small starburst glass garland 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 1/2" long. Sold in groups of 8, please...(click for more)
Item No. GB054GR
These glossy green small starburst glass garland 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 1/2" long. Sold in groups of 8, pleas...(click for more)
Item No. GB054HP
These glossy hot pink small starburst glass garland 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 1/2" long. Sold in groups of 8, pl...(click for more)
Item No. GB054LTG
These glossy light green small starburst glass garland 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 1/2" long. Sold in groups of 8,...(click for more)
Item No. GB054MCY
These matte pale yellow small starburst glass garland 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 1/2" long. Sold in groups of 8, ...(click for more)
Item No. GB054PRBL
These pearl light blue small starburst glass garland 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 1/2" long. Sold in groups of 8, p...(click for more)
Item No. GB013HP
These glossy hot pink fancy flower 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 in...(click for more)
Item No. GB013LGR
These glossy lime green fancy flower 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. GB013MBU
These matte burgundy fancy flower 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 i...(click for more)
Item No. GB013MLP
These matte light pink fancy flower 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. GB013PINK
These glossy medium pink fancy flower 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. GB013OPP
These opal purple fancy flower 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 in gro...(click for more)
Item No. GB013PRBL
These pearl blue fancy flower 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 in grou...(click for more)
Item No. GB013PRRO
These pearl rose pink fancy flower 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 in...(click for more)
Item No. GB013PK
These glossy pink fancy flower 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 in g...(click for more)
Item No. GB013R
These glossy red fancy flower 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 in gr...(click for more)
Item No. GB013S
These glossy silver fancy flower 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 in...(click for more)
Item No. DF2088AG
Sheet of 72 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/2" across. Antique gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF2088LB
Sheet of 72 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/2" across. Light blue foil on front and back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF2088P
Sheet of 72 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/2" across. Pink foil on front and reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF2088S
Sheet of 72 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/2" across. Silver foil on front, brown kraft paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF2088SB
Sheet of 72 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/2" across. Steel blue foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. GB013MM
These matte magenta fancy flower 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 in...(click for more)
Item No. GB013MCY
These matte palest yellow fancy flower 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. GB051BBER
These glossy blackberry bell 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 21mm, which is just over 3/4". Sold in groups of...(click for more)
Item No. GB051RB
These glossy blue bell 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 just over 3/4". Sold in groups of ...(click for more)