How To: Jingle Bell Ornaments for Xmas

Sunday, December 10, 2017

This is the first year we acquired an Xmas Tree. Finally had space for it in the apartment!
Have Xmas tree. No ornaments. Quickly corrected with this Jingle Bell Ornament tutorial from SatoriDesignForLiving.

I generally found that the 6mm bells needed ~75x 6mm bells per wreath (~40x 9mm bells, ~30x 12mm bells). It's also handy to start with some cord (I used hemp cord), decently sturdy wire that can hold a wreath shape under the weight of the bells (I used 22gauge), some pliers, wire cutters, and a bit of festive ribbon.

1. Supplies: Pliers, wire cutters, 22ga wire, hemp cord, jingle bells

2. Make loop on one side of wire, wrap end around (trim if needed)

3. Halfway done stringing bells (~35)

4. Bells should be about 7 inches tall to make a good-sized wreath (different sized bells may require different lengths

5. Use pliers to wrap wire around last 1-2 bells (secure them in place, no shifting!)

6. Put end through beginning-loop

7. Bend wire end into a loop, and wrap end around 2-3 times (trim as needed)

8. Cut 10.5 inch of cord, fold in half, and tie a knot to secure ends together

9. Basic Jingle Bell Wreath Completed

10. I like to cut ~5in of decorative ribbon, thread it through the hemp loop/knot (the ugly side), and tie a bow as a final touch.