Comments on: How to String Popcorn and Cranberries

on 12/8/2008 If you want to keep the garland from year to year, start with slightly stale popcorn, then string it using the instructions above. After the holidays, store the garland in a large, sealed plastic bag in a cool location and it will keep for decades! My family strung popcorn in the 1980's and I finally had to discard it (kernels break over the years) last year. You can purchase clear finish spray sealants at arts & crafts stores which will add a little shine and help preserve the popcorn, but be careful to use a very light coating (in a well-ventillated area) to prevent the popcorn from disintegrating from the moisture in the sealant.

on 4/19/2007 That sounds great. Could you dip the strings of popcorn and cranberries in something to coat them to preserve them? Just a thought...

on 1/4/2006 String smaller sections of popcorn on fishing line (preferably) tie the ends together to form a round wreath. Use liquid glue and dilute it with a little water, in a small bowl. Dip the popcorn wreath in the glue mixture, immediately sprinkle with green glitter, let dry on wax paper. Take cranberries and glue to the wreath. Hang on tree as ornaments.

on 11/22/2005 I found an old reel of fishing line to string our cranberries and popcorn. I also added gold raisins - they seem to shine with the lights on the tree.

on 11/22/2005 It's easier to string the popcorn on dental floss.

on 11/22/2005 Put the popped corn in a brown paper bag out in your garage (or wherever) for at least a day. The popcorn becomes chewy and will not break as easily when you thread it.