How To Make A Beaded Ornament Hanger...



Beaded Ornament Hangers are the perfect Hostess Gift, Teachers Gift
or a special treat for yourself !

I enjoy unpacking my ornaments each year for the holidays. 
It seems each one has a story.
Beaded Ornament Hangers are an eye catching touch 
to hang that special ornament.
(They can also be used to hang a suncatcher at a window.)








Step 1
  Gather supplies...
*  20 gauge silver wire
*  Assortment of glass beads and crystals
*  Small wire cutter
*  Needle nose pliers


Step 2 
 Using the wire cutter, cut a piece of wire to a 7 inch (17.78cm) length. 
Straighten, (smooth out), with fingers.


 Step 3
  Using the needle nose pliers, bend one end of wire to form a loop or circle - approximately 1.5 inch (3.81cm) from bottom.
End result will be a straight wire with a loop in it.


Step 4
Approximately 1/4 inch (.64cm) below this "loop", use needle nose pliers
to bend end of wire to form a hook for ornament. 
This hook should be 1/2 in. to 3/4 in. (1.27cm to 1.91cm) in length.


Step 5
Select beads and place on wire. 
Keep beaded area 1.5 to 2.25 inches. (3.81cm to 5.72cm) in length.


Step 6
With needle nose pliers, bend the top of the wire, directly above the beads,
to form a loop or circle.  End result will be a straight wire with a loop
above the beads.  (The loop keeps the beads snugly in place.)


Step 7 
With remaining wire at top of hanger - smooth wire over finger
to form a rounded hanger.  (This part will be placed on tree branch.)
Tip: Position "hook" on top of ornament hanger facing the OPPOSITE direction from "hook" on bottom of ornament hanger.
(This is determined by which direction you "twirl" your "loops",
that are located below and above the beads.)



Step 8
Use needle nose pliers to "twirl" end of hanger into a "snail shell". 
Twirl "snail shell" outward - away from hanger. 
This places a nice finished edge on end of wire.
Tip:  May need to trim end of wire prior to "twirling" into "snail shell",
if wire is too long.




You have now completed a Beaded Ornament Hanger !





Enjoy your day.
Rose



16 comments:

  1. What a great idea! They are so pretty! Thanks so much for this tutorial and for joining in this week.

    xo
    Claudia

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  2. I totally put aside my jewelry beading stuff....but now I'm getting it back out! These are lovely, and would make wonderful gifts for xmas! Thanks!

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  3. They are beautiful! what a great gift idea!

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  4. Very nice! Maybe next year. I have to buy beads and stuff first. :-) Have a nice week! Regula

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  5. Very pretty,thanks for sharing how to make them :)

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  6. These are so pretty, I'm going to put them on my list for Christmas 2013. I don't dare pull out my beads this month!

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  7. TALU - I love the idea for using them for sun cathchers - what that translates to is (summer project) ;-) Thanks pinning!

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  8. These are beautiful and a great gift idea. Visiting from TALU.

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  9. This is really cool!
    TALU!

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  10. What a clever way to add more bling to the tree.

    Bliss

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  11. Theses are so pretty! Might have to try these for next year.
    Visiting from Find a Friend Friday.
    Diana
    www.dianabrandmeyer.com

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  12. These are so very pretty and a lovely way to hang special keepsakes.

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  13. Your ornament hangers are so pretty! They would definitely look fantastic on the tree. I'm visiting from Wicked Good Wednesday and hope you will drop by to say hello. Have a great weekend.

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  14. Hi Rose,

    These are so pretty and sparkly. I like the idea of using them as sun-catchers too!
    Found you through Karen @ Sew Many Ways.

    Val @ artsybuildinglady.blogspot.ca

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  15. I love making scissor fobs and zipper pulls but never thought of trying these hangers. Thanks for all your inspiration and the free gingerbread man pattern

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