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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. GBR8MCY
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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8MPK
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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold in...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8MPO
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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8PINK
These glossy medium 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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8PBER
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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". S...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8PRC
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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold in gr...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8PRF
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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8PRGR
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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold in gr...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8PRBL
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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold in...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8PEW
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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8PRRO
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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold i...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8PRT
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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold in group...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8PK
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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold in gr...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8RP
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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8R
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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold in gro...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8S
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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". Sold in ...(click for more)
Item No. GBR8V
These glossy violet 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 8mm, which is approx. 5/16". ...(click for more)
Item No. LAM013
This narrow wired tinsel cord in cobalt blue is just 3mm wide (about 1/8"). It is easily bent and curved, holds it shape well for use in creating antique style Christmas ornaments and can be cut with scissors. You will receive a generous 10 meter (30 feet!) length. Made from Lurex in the Czech Republic. Will not tarnish. Also works beautifully as a garland and gift embellishment.
Item No. LAM014
This narrow wired tinsel cord in emerald green is just 3mm wide (about 1/8"). It is easily bent and curved, holds it shape well for use in creating antique style Christmas ornaments and can be cut with scissors. You will receive a generous 10 meter (30 feet!) length. Made from Lurex in the Czech Republic. Will not tarnish. Also works beautifully as a garland and gift embellishment.
Item No. LAM06
This narrow wired tinsel cord in gold is just 3mm wide (about 1/8"). It is easily bent and curved, holds it shape well for use in creating antique style Christmas ornaments and can be cut with scissors. You will receive a generous 10 meter (30 feet!) length. Made from Lurex in the Czech Republic. Will not tarnish. Also works beautifully as a garland and gift embellishment.
Item No. LAM05
This narrow wired tinsel cord in red is just 3mm wide (about 1/8"). It is easily bent and curved, holds it shape well for use in creating antique style Christmas ornaments and can be cut with scissors. You will receive a generous 10 meter (30 feet!) length. Made from Lurex in the Czech Republic. Will not tarnish. Also works beautifully as a garland and gift embellishment.
Item No. LAM04
This narrow wired tinsel cord in silver is just 3mm wide (about 1/8"). It is easily bent and curved, holds it shape well for use in creating antique style Christmas ornaments and can be cut with scissors. You will receive a generous 10 meter (30 feet!) length. Made from Lurex in the Czech Republic. Will not tarnish. Also works beautifully as a garland and gift embellishment.
Item No. LAM015
This narrow wired tinsel cord in violet purple is just 3mm wide (about 1/8"). It is easily bent and curved, holds it shape well for use in creating antique style Christmas ornaments and can be cut with scissors. You will receive a generous 10 meter (30 feet!) length. Made from Lurex in the Czech Republic. Will not tarnish. Also works beautifully as a garland and gift embellishment.
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)
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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. GBR10LTG
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. 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)
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. 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. 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. 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)