Christmas Tree Project!

[Gigiplum]

Hi!

These are the first ornaments I've finished for my Christmas Tree Project.

A few years ago I saw a Christmas Tree with crocheted ornaments only. It was beautiful! Now I'm trying to have my own crocheted tree!

The second one isn't completely dry yet, that's why it looks different.

Both where hardened with water and sugar.

I hope you like them!!

[angelfire]

I want a Christmas tree that is all crocheted ornaments too. I have a good start as I have some snowflakes, stockings, bells, snowmen, covered balls, angels, and I am making icicles this year too.

[boo1]

And by the way, those are SO pretty!

[SHERYL]

The are so pretty........... a tree done with homemade ornaments is so precious......

[Gigiplum]

Well, I use half a glass of water and about eight spoonfuls (tablespoon) of sugar.

To dry the piece put it out of heat and strong lights or it might appear dark spots on it.

It takes about two or three days to dry completely, sometimes more. But the results are great.

[ginamaria73]

Theyre very pretty.

[champygirl]

Very pretty.

[oliveoil]

Wow!! Nice looking ornaments!! I had a friend that one year her tree was all crocheted "angels, snowflakes, and bell's. It was a very beautiful tree!! So I know yours is going to look FANTASTIC!!

[misssmaggie]

Beautiful !!! Thanks for sharing!

[threadlover]

Great ornaments. I have been makeing them for my tree off and on for about 15 years. I have the made the beaded garland also.

Marcia

[darcee]

I make ornaments for giving at our Thanksgiving get-togethers with family and friends every year

[mamarose22]

I have made some crocheted snowflakes in the past, but I stiffened them with commercial products. The sugar water might attract bugs. Also if you want to freshen them up with washing, you will have to stiffen them again. Many, many years ago, ther was a starch product called PermaStarch which was sold in supermarkets, but is no longer available. They also have a spray stiffener on the market now.

[Gigiplum]

I have made some crocheted snowflakes in the past, but I stiffened them with commercial products. The sugar water might attract bugs. Also if you want to freshen them up with washing, you will have to stiffen them again. Many, many years ago, ther was a starch product called PermaStarch which was sold in supermarkets, but is no longer available. They also have a spray stiffener on the market now.

Yes, you're right about the sugar. But I haven't found a really good stiffener here (Buenos Aires) the one I tried wasn't very effective so meanwhile I have this really old way to harden my crocheted ornaments and boxes.

Thanks for the advise!!!! Now that I have this project I have a reason to search for a good starch product, sugar water also puts my patience to the test because it dries too slowly! :lol

[busym1]

How pretty! Michelle