Kaleidoscope of beaded baubles

Kaleidoscope of beaded baubles

Handmade Christmas toys have already become collectible. And if you have retro ornaments from grandmothers you are lucky. No need to buy exclusive jewelry, the beauty can be created. Whatever else be lost among the years, Let us keep Christmas still a shining thing… ~ Grace Noll Crowell.

These ornaments remind us of the delight of the most important holidays of humanity – Christmas and New Year, when waiting for Christmas meant waiting for a miracle. And they take us away to the glorious Victorian era – the realm of luxury craft and creativity that continue to inspire. The process of creating such ornaments is extraordinarily exciting. What master who has ever worked in this technique, didn’t feel like Faberge! Decorated with beads of bright colors, crystals, shells, ribbons and sequins glass or satin balls is truly exquisite decoration for any Christmas tree.

Glass balls are preferable – they have a mysterious luster, more subtle colors, special glitter. But because of the fragility they are more difficult to work with – there is always a risk of accidentally smash the ball, dropping it or squeezing too hard. The traditional style involves the usual decorations. Let all glitter and sparkle! And you can add a few bows of gift ribbon or use a glossy lacquer.

According to belief, the custom of decorating the Christmas tree spread around the world from Germany. This tradition began by the German theologian Martin Luther in 1513. On Christmas Eve he was returning home along the forest path, and fixed his eyes on the night sky. Luther admired the beauty of the sparkling through the crowns of tall pines and fir trees stars.

In the 18-19 centuries the tree was decorated not only throughout Germany, but also in England, Austria, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Denmark and America. First, trees were decorated with candles, fruit and sweets, and later entered into a fashion wax, cotton, wool, cardboard and glass toys.

Kaleidoscope of beaded baubles

It is a good idea to prepare for the New Year in the summer – pick pebbles and shells, in the woods – pine cones and unusual knots. It is possible to dry a few unusual plants, to learn to sew and knit.