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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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-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-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-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-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-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.