Beaded Christmas Tree
Unique personalized Christmas Tree decoration.
Posted by Susan d.
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A group of freinds exchanged Christmas Tree Decorations with a cost under $5.00. I made this from stuff I had left over from other projects.
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You Will Need (6 things)
- Saw
- 4 in any clear string will work Fishing String
- any glue that drys clear and flexible Tacky Glue
- 1 Enough to cover your project. I used #6 and shapes for the decorations Seed Beads
- large enough for your drawing Clear Acrylic
- I used Envirtex 2 part Resin Resin
Steps (5 steps, 120 minutes)
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1
Draw your interpretation of a Christmas tree the exact size you want it. Keep it simple. Mine is 6" high and about 2.5 inches wide at the base.
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2
Use a piece of scrap clear acrylic sheeting. Place the sketch under the sheeting and trace with a permanent marker.
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3
The cut image out using a scroll or jewelers saw.
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4
Decorate the tree: Cover the area you are working on with a tacky glue. Place the bead decorations first. then fill in with seed beads. Glue the larger decorations last. let dry then add a hanger.
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5
Optional step: Cover the surface with Envirotex Resin. Be sure to follow the package instruction exactly.