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Supplies: Spun Glass Halos, Dresden Stars + Frames and Corners, Die-Cut Scraps, Narrow Ribbon or Trim, Clear-Drying Craft Glue, Scissors, Gloves (latex or dish washing), Newspaper or Sheet Paper.
Step 1: Cut apart a mix of Dresden stars, halos, frames, and corners in varying sizes. Do the same for the scrap images.
Step 2: Begin assembling a mix of Dresden pieces and scraps. When pleased with your combination, lay it over a spun glass halo to check placement and adjust if necessary. Glue scraps and Dresdens together before glueing them to the spun glass. Let dry.
Step 3: Put on your gloves and lay out a large sheet of paper to work over.
Step 4: Take your spun glass pieces out of their packages and find which side is the "front". The center glue will be "flattest" on the front and more knobbed on the back.
Step 5: Glue your Dresden and scrap combinations to your halos. Take care to glue carefully but securely in the center of the halo and more delicately toward the edges of the halo. Let dry.
Step 6: Make a hanger by cutting 5" to 6" of ribbon or trim and looping it in half. Glue the loop to the glue knob on the center back of the halo, keep it as flat and compact as possible. Glue a Dresden star or embellishment over the center to hide the trim ends and the glue knob. You may find that lightly bending the Dresden star allows it to curve, making it easier to conform to the glue knob. Let dry.
Tips: Spun glass is just that -- glass. Spun extra thin by skilled glass spinners, these tiny glass filaments can make you itchy. We always wear a pair of latex gloves and work over a sheet of paper that we can fold up and throw away after, so we're sure to catch and collect any stray filaments "shed" from our halos.
Don't be afraid to cut scraps to fit in your frames. You can also cut pieces off larger Dresden embellishment to create custom sizes.
Find images in unexpected places: A set of Santa gift tags fits inside a large frame. Remove the red cord and use a petite Dresden star to cover the hole in the tag.
We used primarily Dresden frames and corners as embellishments to achieve an open and light effect, but you may also find inspiration in this Lace Snowflake project.
Item No. DF8323-S
Sheet of 14 Dresden shooting comets, each measuring 1 3/4" x 3/4". Silver foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW7040AG
Sheet of 20 Dresden wheels or halos, each measuring 1" x 1". Antique gold foil on front and white paper on the back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW7040G
Sheet of 20 Dresden wheels or halos, each measuring 1" x 1". Gold foil on front and white paper on the back. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7318
1 sheet of scraps featuring religious vignettes. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF8318AG
Sheet of 20 Dresden bumpy Victorian stars. Each measures 1-3/8". Antique gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFA709G
Sheet of 12 Dresden frames, each measuring 3/4" across. Gold foil on the front, tan paper on the back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF8318S
Sheet of 20 Dresden bumpy Victorian stars. Each measures 1 3/8". Silver foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW64AG
Sheet of 8 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 1.5" x 1.5" and 2" on the diagonal. Antique gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW64S
Sheet of 8 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 1.5" x 1.5" and 2" on the diagonal. Silver foil on front, tan paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW61AG
Sheet of 20 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 1" x 1". Antique gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW61DKB
Sheet of 20 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 1" x 1". Dark blue foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW61G
Sheet of 20 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 1" x 1". Gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW61LG
Sheet of 20 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 1" x 1". Light green foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW61LPU
Sheet of 20 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 1" x 1". Light purple foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW61S
Sheet of 20 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 1" x 1". Silver foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF8304BU
Sheet of 159 classic Dresden stars in three sizes. There are 36 that measure 3/8", 45 that measure 5 /16" and 78 that measure 1/4". Burgundy on front and reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7243
1 sheet of scraps featuring images of Santa, Christmas trees and a train. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW67AG
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 3-3/8" on the diagonal x 2-1/2" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed flowers and leaves. Antique gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW67SF
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 3-3/8" on the diagonal x 2-1/2" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed flowers and leaves. Aqua foil on the front, white paper on the back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW67BU
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 3-3/8" on the diagonal x 2-1/2" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed flowers and leaves. Burgundy foil on the front and back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW67DKB
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 3-3/8" on the diagonal x 2-1/2" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed flowers and leaves. Dark blue foil on the front, white paper on back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW67G
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 3-3/8" on the diagonal x 2-1/2" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed flowers and leaves. Gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW67LB
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 3-3/8" on the diagonal x 2-1/2" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed flowers and leaves. Light blue foil on the front and back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW67LG
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 3-3/8" on the diagonal x 2-1/2" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed flowers and leaves. Light green foil on the front, white paper on back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW67LPU
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 3-3/8" on the diagonal x 2-1/2" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed flowers and leaves. Light purple foil on the front, white paper on back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW67P
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 3-3/8" on the diagonal x 2-1/2" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed flowers and leaves. Pink foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW67S
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 3-3/8" on the diagonal x 2-1/2" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed flowers and leaves. Silver foil on the front, tan paper on the reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW67WH
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 3-3/8" on the diagonal x 2-1/2" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed flowers and leaves. White paper on the front, off white paper on the back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF8304LB
Sheet of 159 classic Dresden stars in three sizes. There are 36 that measure 3/8", 45 that measure 5 /16" and 78 that measure 1/4". Light blue foil on front and reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF8304S
Sheet of 159 classic Dresden stars in three sizes. There are 36 that measure 3/8", 45 that measure 5 /16" and 78 that measure 1/4". Silver foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. S7255
1 sheet of scraps featuring images of Victorian Santa scraps. Sheet measures 6.5" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW721A-BU
Sheet of 18 Dresden celestial halos with burgundy foil on front and back. Sheet has 2 petite halos measuring 5/8" across, 7 small halos measuring 1" across, and 12 medium halos measuring 1-3/8" across. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW721A-S
Sheet of 18 Dresden celestial halos with silver foil on both sides. Sheet has 2 petite halos measuring 5/8" across, 7 small halos measuring 1" across, and 12 medium halos measuring 1-3/8" across. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW65AG
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 2-1/2" on the diagonal x 1-3/4" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed grapes (or pine cones) and leaves. Antique gold foil on the front, white paper on the reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW65BU
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 2-1/2" on the diagonal x 1-3/4" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed grapes (or pine cones) and leaves. Burgundy foil on the front and back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW65LB
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 2-1/2" on the diagonal x 1-3/4" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed grapes (or pine cones) and leaves. Light blue foil on the front and back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW65LG
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 2-1/2" on the diagonal x 1-3/4" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed grapes (or pine cones) and leaves. Light green foil on the front, white paper on back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW65LPU
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 2-1/2" on the diagonal x 1-3/4" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed grapes (or pine cones) and leaves. Light purple foil on the front, white paper on back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW65S
Sheet of 4 Dresden corners, each measuring approx. 2-1/2" on the diagonal x 1-3/4" on each side, featuring extremely detailed embossed grapes (or pine cones) and leaves. Silver foil on the front, tan paper on the reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW320-AG-B
Mixed sheet of Dresden frames and embellishments. Antique gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany. Overall sheet measures 3.75" by 7.5".
Item No. DFW320-G-B
Mixed sheet of Dresden frames and embellishments. Gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany. Overall sheet measures 3.75" by 7.5".
Item No. S852
1 sheet of scraps featuring medium pastel angels. Sheet measures 6" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in England.
Item No. DFW721B-BU
Sheet of 32 Dresden celestial halos with burgundy foil on front and back. Sheet has 27 petite halos measuring 5/8" across and 5 small halos measuring 1" across. Made in Germany.
Item No. S855
1 sheet of scraps featuring small pastel angels. Sheet measures 6" x 9.25". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Made in England.
Item No. DFW721B-S
Sheet of 32 Dresden celestial halos with silver foil on both sides. Sheet has 27 petite halos measuring 5/8" across and 5 small halos measuring 1" across. Made in Germany.
Item No. S3192-A
1 sheet of vintage scraps featuring eight different angels with hearts and four differnt angels in windows. Each angel in window measures 4-5/8" tall and angels with hearts measure 2-1/4" tall. Sheet measures 6-1/2" x 9-1/4". Scraps are die-cut and embossed on acid-free paper. Printed in Germany in the 1950s by the EA Schwerdtfeger company, EAS.
Item No. DFW749AG
Sheet of 26 Dresden stars and halos, largest measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Antique gold foil on front, white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW749BU
Sheet of 26 Dresden stars and halos, largest measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Burgundy foil on front and back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW749DKB
Sheet of 26 Dresden stars and halos, largest measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Dark blue foil on front, off white paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW749G
Sheet of 26 Dresden stars and halos, largest measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". Gold foil on both sides. Made in Germany.