Acrylic Bead Ornament - Variation Two

Easy to Make Christmas Ornament

Here's a (certified by Miss SmArty) kid-friendly craft to get you all through one of the upcoming snow days with smiles on your faces and Christmas Cheer in your heart.

The endless variety of possible options in shape and complexity make this project suitable for kids of all ages.

These ornaments made using large-hole acrylic beads are quick and easy to make.

They can be done in a variety of shapes from simple candy canes and icicles to the bird cage shown above.

This is the second of three variations that are provided.

Acrylic Bead Ornament Materials

• 1 Package acrylic multi-colored faceted beads (with holes large enough to string on chenille "pipe cleaner" stems)
• Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue
• Wire cutters
• 4 chenille stems any color

Making the Ornament Variation Two

Take 3 chenille stems and bend each into a V shape. tring 13 large beads on each leg of the Vs. Push down to the center leaving 1/2 inch of open stem showing at the V's angle.

Cut the remaining stem in half and bend into a V. Hang the beaded Vs on this V and twist the ends to secure. Continue twisting to achieve the finished look below (right side of photo).

The other end will form the hanger. Twist one end around the others to secure. Cut all but one down to the just wrapped stem.

Wrap the remaining cut half of stem around the top leaving enough unwrapped to bend into a hook.

Hold the top of the ornament in one hand and twist the bottom in one direction to form a spiral. Open it up just a little.

Cut the bottom twisted stem to the length desired.

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