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These cute decorations are easy to make and make a lovely addition to any Christmas tree.
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, ALWAYS BEGIN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WIRE.

Opposite ends of the wire are shown in different colours (red and blue) to make it easier to follow.

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  • How to make a Christmas tree ornament. Reindeer & Tree Christmas Decorations - Step 1
    Step 1

    Reindeer Main Body

    Cut 100cm of wire. Start at X (the front foot). End at the tip of the ear. Wind excess wire down the sides and trim.

  • How to make a Christmas tree ornament. Reindeer & Tree Christmas Decorations - Step 2
    Step 2

    Antlers

    Cut 20cm of wire. Begin at X. Attach the antlers to the reindeer as shown.

  • How to make a Christmas tree ornament. Reindeer & Tree Christmas Decorations - Step 3
    Step 3

    Back Leg

    Cut 20cm of wire. Begin at X. Attach to the main body at the back as shown by winding the excess wire up the sides.

  • How to make a Christmas tree ornament. Reindeer & Tree Christmas Decorations - Step 4
    Step 4

    Tree Main Body

    Cut 100cm of wire. Begin at X at the top of the loop. Work your way all the way down until the tree is complete. Wind the wires up the sides of the tree. Trim one side only.

  • How to make a Christmas tree ornament. Reindeer & Tree Christmas Decorations - Step 5
    Step 5

    Trimmings

    On the remaining wire end, alternating between ruby and white, pick up about 20 rocailles. 3 or 4 branches up from the bottom, on the opposite side to where you started the trimming, wrap around a wire section on the main body of the tree. Pick up another 12 rocailles. Again, wrap around a wire section on the start side another 3 or 4 branches up. Pick up another 5 rocailles. Wrap on the opposite side several times. Trim off any excess.

  • How to make a Christmas tree ornament. Reindeer & Tree Christmas Decorations - Step 6
    Step 6

    Your finished decorations

    Now you can decorate your tree!

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Diana R.
Diana R. · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 1 project
Cute tree,I've made similiar ones.I think I will make the tree this year.I always make a lot of beaded ornaments for Christmas
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JessayahX
JessayahX · Frankfurt, Hesse, DE · 26 projects
aww those are cute ^^ I have to try this for christmas.. Thank you ^^
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