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This is a super simple, yet high impact, project that requires just a few supplies to create.
Supplies: Spun Cotton Craft Shapes, Glitter, Narrow Dresden Borders, Paint, Paint Brushes, Scissors, Glue, Wire (20 or 22 gauge)
Step 1: Paint your spun cotton pieces -- we chose bright colors for the bulbs and metallic gold for the bases. Let dry.
Step 2: Glue painted bulbs to bases to make light bulbs. Let dry.
Step 3: Add glitter by lightly coating with craft glue and sprinkling with glitter. Let dry. We used a very light hand to add snowy glass glitter to just the bulb for a frosted effect.
Step 4: Create "screw threads" on the bulb base using about 6" of Dresden border. Make one complete pass around the seam where the bulb and base meet, then work the border up at an angle to the top edge. Make a complete pass around the top edge. Glue in place and let dry completely. If you space your "threads" closely, you can fit 3-4 rows of border.
Step 5: Create a loop hanger by twisting a small length of wire around the handle of a paint brush. Bend the free ends of the wire into a hook shape.
Step 6: Glue loop hangers in place by putting a few small drops of glue in the holes on the bulb bases and gently but securely inserting the hook ends.
Tips: Spun cotton pieces have holes -- use a skewer or pipe cleaner in the hole as a "handle" when painting and drying, too.
Make your bases look realistic by using a metallic paint in the same shade as the Dresden border: Gold + gold or silver + silver.
Don't add glitter to the light bulb base -- you want to be able to see your Dresden trims.
Try coordinating your glitter to your bulb color, or choose white for a frosty look.
Add glitter lightly -- you can always add more later!
Item No. DFW203AG
15 strips each measuring 22" long of petite rope twist Dresden trim, for a total of 330". Antique gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Design is 1/16" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. DFW203DKB
15 strips each measuring 22" long of petite rope twist Dresden trim, for a total of 330". Dark blue foil on front, white paper on reverse. Design is 1/16" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. DFW203LG
15 strips each measuring 22" long of petite rope twist Dresden trim, for a total of 330". Light green foil on front, white paper on reverse. Design is 1/16" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. DFW203LPU
15 strips each measuring 22" long of petite rope twist Dresden trim, for a total of 330". Light purple foil on front, white paper on reverse. Design is 1/16" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. DFW203S
15 strips each measuring 22" long of petite rope twist Dresden trim, for a total of 330". Silver foil on front, tan paper on reverse. Design is 1/16" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. GG90-CLR
Beautiful clear German glass glitter in clear frost for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Fine, or 90 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass with no silvering and no color. It is simply clear ground glass for adding a sugared or frosty look to your creations. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under ...(click for more)
Item No. GG90-SIL
Beautiful German glass glitter in silver for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Fine, or 90 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass that has been silvered then colored. It will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1/4 cup). Please note glitter is ...(click for more)
Item No. DFW214AG
12 strips each measuring 27-1/2" long of petite beveled Dresden trim, for a total of 330". Antique gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Design is 1/16" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. DFW214DKB
12 strips each measuring 27-1/2" long of petite beveled Dresden trim, for a total of 330". Dark blue foil on front, white paper on reverse. Design is 1/16" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. DFW214LG
12 strips each measuring 27-1/2" long of petite beveled Dresden trim, for a total of 330". Light green foil on front, white paper on reverse. Design is 1/16" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. DFW214LPU
12 strips each measuring 27-1/2" long of petite beveled Dresden trim, for a total of 330". Light purple foil on front, white paper on reverse. Design is 1/16" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. DFW214S
12 strips each measuring 27-1/2" long of petite beveled Dresden trim, for a total of 330". Silver foil on front, tan paper on reverse. Design is 1/16" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. GG90-COP
Beautiful German glass glitter in copper orange -- a very nice muted orange -- for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Fine, or 90 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass that has been silvered then colored. It will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1...(click for more)
Item No. GG80-FBR
Beautiful German glass glitter in forest brown for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Medium, or 80 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass that has been silvered then colored. It will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1/4 cup). Please note gli...(click for more)
Item No. GG90-GLD
Beautiful German glass glitter in gold for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Fine, or 90 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass that has been silvered then colored. It will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1/4 cup). Please note glitter is ca...(click for more)
Item No. GG80-PMPK
Beautiful German glass glitter in pumpkin orange for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Medium, or 80 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass that has been silvered then colored. It will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1/4 cup). Please note g...(click for more)
Item No. GG90-RUBY
Beautiful German glass glitter in ruby red for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Fine, or 90 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass that has been silvered then colored. It will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1/4 cup). Please note glitter i...(click for more)
Item No. DFW0AG
12 strips each measuring 27-1/2" long of super petite decorative raised dot border, for a total of 330". Antique gold foil on front, white paper on back. One of our smallest borders of all, this trim measures just under 1/8" wide. Made in Germany.
12 strips each measuring 27-1/2" long of super petite decorative raised dot border, for a total of 330". Gold foil on front, white paper on back. One of our smallest borders of all, this trim measures just under 1/8" wide. Made in Germany.
Item No. GG80-BPK
Beautiful German glass glitter in berry pink for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Medium, or 80 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass that has been silvered then colored. It will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1/4 cup). Please note glitt...(click for more)
Item No. GG80-BKR
Beautiful German glass glitter in brick red for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Medium, or 80 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass that has been silvered then colored. It will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1/4 cup). Please note glitte...(click for more)
Item No. GG90-LTP
Beautiful German glass glitter in light pink for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Fine, or 90 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass that has been silvered then colored. It will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1/4 cup). Please note glitter...(click for more)
Item No. DFW209AG
12 strips each measuring 21" long of super petite decorative dot and flower border, for a total of 126". Antique gold foil on front, white paper on back. One of our smallest borders, this trim measures just under 1/8" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. DFW00AG
12 strips each measuring 21" long of super petite decorative dot border, for a total of 126". Antique gold foil on front, white paper on back. One of our smallest borders, this trim measures just under 1/8" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. DFW209DKB
12 strips each measuring 21" long of super petite decorative dot and flower border, for a total of 126". Dark blue foil on front, white paper on back. One of our smallest borders, this trim measures just under 1/8" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. DFW209LG
12 strips each measuring 21" long of super petite decorative dot and flower border, for a total of 126". Light green foil on front, white paper on back. One of our smallest borders, this trim measures just under 1/8" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. DFW209LPU
12 strips each measuring 21" long of super petite decorative dot and flower border, for a total of 126". Light purple foil on front, white paper on back. One of our smallest borders, this trim measures just under 1/8" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. DFW209S
12 strips each measuring 21" long of super petite decorative dot and flower border, for a total of 126". Silver foil on front, white paper on back. One of our smallest borders, this trim measures just under 1/8" wide. Made in Germany. A trim this petite is ideal for restorations, cloisterwork and any project where the tiniest of trims is required.
Item No. GG90-PUR
Beautiful German glass glitter in bright purple for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Fine, or 90 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass that has been silvered then colored. It will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1/4 cup). Please note glit...(click for more)
Item No. GG90-CBL
Beautiful German glass glitter in cobalt blue for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Fine, or 90 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass that has been silvered then colored. It will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1/4 cup). Please note glitte...(click for more)
Item No. GG90-LPU
Beautiful German glass glitter in light purple for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Fine, or 90 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass that has been silvered then colored. It will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1/4 cup). Please note glitt...(click for more)
Item No. GG80-AQ
Beautiful German glass glitter in aqua blue for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Medium, or 80 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass that has been silvered then colored. It will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1/4 cup). Please note glitte...(click for more)
Item No. GG90-EMGR
Beautiful German glass glitter in emerald green for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Fine, or 90 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass that has been silvered then colored. It will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1/4 cup). Please n...(click for more)
Item No. GG90-SAGE
Beautiful German glass glitter in sage green for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Fine, or 90 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass that has been silvered then colored. It will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1/4 cup). Please note glitter...(click for more)
Item No. GG90-SPRC
Beautiful German glass glitter in spruce green for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Fine, or 90 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass that has been silvered then colored. It will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1/4 cup). Please note glitt...(click for more)
Item No. GG90-PWH
Beautiful German glass glitter in pearl white for your specialty holiday and craft projects. Grit size is Fine, or 90 grit. This glass glitter is made of real ground glass with no silvering, just a pearl white coating. It adds a snowy look to your creations. This listing is for 2 ounces by weight which is approximately 9-10 teaspoons by volume (or about 3/16 cup -- just under 1/4 cup). Please note glitter is...(click for more)
Item No. SC011
Group of 10 spun cotton marshmallows, gumdrops or light bulb bases, each measuring 1/2" tall and 1/2" wide. Each has a hole to accommodate a wire or hanger. Made in the Czech Republic.
Item No. SC010
Group of 5 spun cotton light bulbs, lemons or turnips, each measuring 1-3/4" tall x 7/8" at the widest point. Each has a hole in the bottom to accommodate a wire. Made in the Czech Republic.
