Redesign and reinforce your ornament hooks with beaded flair.
No Christmas tree is complete without being beautifully adorned in ornaments.
Whether they are new, or if they have been part of your family traditions for years, these ornaments are cherished and adoredby all who see them, giving your tree a style and persona that is unique to you and your family.
However, I’m sure that you have noticed that over time the hooks of the ornaments tend to get flimsy, worn out, and even broken. Occasionally resulting in an ornament falling, and dare I say shattering into pieces.
To avoid such catastrophes around this already hectic holiday season, I suggest creating your own personal ornament hooks that will not only be sturdier, but also add flair to your decorations and bring the family together to work on a craft.
In order to do this you will need:
First you will need to cut the wire into about 3.5 inch long segments. Each one of these segments will serve as a hook for your ornament.
From here, use your pliers to make a tiny loop at the bottom of end of the wire. This will serve as the latch to where the ornament will attach.
Next, bead the remaining bit of wire with the beads and pattern of your choice. You can use crystal beads, plastic beads, or even ceramic beads. Make sure to leave enough room to be able to bend the wire so that it will hook onto your Christmas tree.
When you have successfully beaded your hook, clamp the other end with your pliers and curl to keep the beads from falling off.
Connect your ornament to the wire and hang on your tree!
