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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. LAM09
This soft wired tinsel trim in bright gold is 22mm wide (about 7/8"). 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. LAM08
This soft wired tinsel trim in bright red is 22mm wide (about 7/8"). 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. LAM011
This soft wired tinsel trim in cobalt blue is 22mm wide (about 7/8"). 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. LAM010
This soft wired tinsel trim in emerald green is 22mm wide (about 7/8"). 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. LAM07
This soft wired tinsel trim in silver is 22mm wide (about 7/8"). 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. LAM012
This soft wired tinsel trim in violet purple is 22mm wide (about 7/8"). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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)
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. 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)