How to Use Wired Garland on a Christmas Tree
Decorating the Christmas tree each year is a cherished tradition in many households. Some families trim the tree with large, color-coordinated glass bulbs and wide reams of ribbon while others add a more personal touch with individual keepsake ornaments collected throughout the years. Whatever your style, a traditional tree embellishment is wired garland in a color that will pop against the green branches. Wired garland is a delicate material that sparkles under the glow of tiny Christmas tree lights. Add garland after you string the lights, but before you hang your favorite ornaments. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Measure your Christmas tree and wired garland to ensure you can properly cover the tree.
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Use 40 to 55 feet of garland for a 4-foot to 5-foot tree, 70 to 75 feet of garland for a 6-foot to 6.5-foot tree, 84 to 98 feet of garland for a 7-foot to 7.5-foot tree and 120 to 150 feet of garland for a 8-foot to 9-foot tree.
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Twist one piece of the garland around a bottom branch in the back of the tree to secure the garland to the tree.
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Create 12-inch to 20-inch swags depending on your tree size and personal preference.
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Bring the garland up and over the center tip of the next branch to create the first up swag. The swag should appear as an upside down "U" shape.
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Bring the garland down and under the center tip of the next branch to create the next down swag. The swag should look like a "U" shape.
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Continue creating swags around the first tier of branches until you reach your starting point.
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Swag up to the next tier of branches.
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Start the next tier of swags directly above your first starting point behind the tree.
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Begin your first swag down in the "U" shape so it dips below the peak on the above branch.
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Continue swagging the wired garland around the tiers of branches, ensuring that the peaks of the swags on one tier sit above the dips of the swags on the previous tier.
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Decrease the size of the swags as you go to match the descending size of the tree.
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Tips & Warnings
Coordinate the color of your garland and ornaments for a professional look.
Wired garland can be hazardous to animals such as cats and dogs if swallowed.
