DIY Beautiful Rustic Style Christmas Tree OrnamentSometimes all it takes is some odds and ends, a bit of lace, and some pearls to make something striking. This rustic style Christmas tree ornament is effortless to make and perfect for decorating. For this project, I used:
 Begin by measuring the length of the ornament from top to down around the bottom and up to the other side. Cut 2 pieces of lace this length. I used E6000 to glue the lace into place and then Gem tac to glue the pearls. I generally prefer to use Gem Tac, but last time I used Gem tac on lace it yellowed. Glue lace onto the ornament and allow to dry.  Although you can’t see very clearly from the picture, I alternated between pearls and crystal 12ss rhinestones on the lace and used just pearls alongside the lace.
Please a drop of glue slightly smaller than the pearl on the ornament. With your wax tipped tool, pick up a pearl and gently press it into the glue drop. Repeat the process until your ornament is embellished. Allow to dry for 24 hours. Tie a piece of jute string along the top.  Classic DIY rustic Christmas ornament that is simple to make.
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Do It Yourself Dazzling Jeweled Christmas Ornament
Celebrating the holiday with a bejeweled Christmas tree didn’t become popular in America until the 1800s. Immigrant Germans brought the tradition with them to their new home and introduced the concept to their new neighbors. At first, Americans decorated their trees with homespun decorations, but soon began using jeweled Christmas ornaments. Here, we’ll give you instructions to make your own.
Gather Your Materials To Make Your Rhinestone Christmas Ornament
The popularity of bling Christmas ornaments began in the small German town of Lauscha back in the 16th century. A glassmaker began creating baubles to decorate Christmas trees. As the years passed, decorations became increasingly popular and more extravagant.
Today, rhinestone Christmas ornaments are a beloved favorite with their enchanting play of light. While jeweled Christmas tree ornaments are stunning, they’re also expensive. However, you can make bling decorations for a fraction of the cost. Of course, you can personalize your decorations with different colors and designs. However, to replicate the pictured ornament, you’ll need these supplies:
When choosing your materials, remember that manufacturers make varying quality products. For example, the cheapest rhinestones will give your ornament the least amount of sparkle. 
Choose Your Pattern
If you own a Cricut, you can create intricate patterns to create stunning Christmas decorations. However, not everyone owns one of these expensive machines. Alternatively, you can also create your pattern using our free ornament template. The template’s flat surface can help you lay out your design before you start gluing.
However, for this bling project, we will use a scatter pattern. This rhinestone design has a fluid structure, and requires random rhinestone placement. To begin, find the middle of the ornament with your tape measure and mark it with chalk. This will be your guide when gluing rhinestones, as the crystals will center around this line. For this design, most of the rhinestones will be peridot, with the rose-colored crystals sprinkled among the green. 
Step-by-Step Instructions To Create A Jeweled Christmas Ornament
It’s easy to create a sparkling rhinestone Christmas ornament by using the following steps:
1. Apply Glue
Some adhesives dry quickly, so you’ll want to work in small sections. Also, when working with certain glues, like E6000, work in a well-ventilated area. Place a drop of glue slightly smaller than the crystal rhinestone on the ornament, on or near the chalk line.
Tip: E6000 has a quick set time. To prevent glue from hardening before you have a chance to use it, squeeze the tube just a little bit. I also place a paper plate under the nozzle to catch any extra glue that drips out. Then, use a toothpick to scrape some glue and apply it to the ornament. Of course, you can also buy special syringe bottles and tips to use with this glue. 
2. Set Rhinestones in the Glue
Using a wax-tipped tool or tweezers, pick up a crystal rhinestone and place it onto the glue. Continue adding stones, increasing the spacing as you move out from the middle. Since this is a scattering of rhinestones, there is no real pattern and no way to do it wrong.
3. Finish and Dry
All rhinestone glues have varying set and curing times. In a certain amount of time, the glue will harden enough so that you can no longer move the bedazzling gem. However, the glue won’t reach its full strength until its cure time. Most rhinestone adhesives need 24 hours to reach full strength.
FAQs About Bling Christmas Ornaments
Ready to begin your bling project, but have some questions? Below, we answer a few commonly asked ones.
Which Rhinestone Offers the Most Sparkle?
Currently, the Preciosa Maxima has the most sparkle. A crystal product, these rhinestones have 15 pristine-cut facets.
How Can I Store My Jeweled Christmas Ornament?
Often, the high temperatures of an attic can begin to break down the bonds of glue. To protect your jeweled Christmas ornament, keep it in a more temperature-controlled area of your home.
Where Can I Buy Rhinestones Online?
Since 2011, Rhinestones Etc. has been selling quality crystal rhinestones online. We offer competitive prices, fast processing times, and excellent customer service. Here’s what a few of our clients say about our store:
The quality was as described – Tammy Excellent service. As described. Thanks. – Cheryl Beautiful crystals and excellent customer service! - Jennifer Browse our store to find the perfect color and size for your bling project. How to Figure Out How Many Rhinestones You Need Part 2
Recently, I went over the formula for figuring out how many rhinestones you'll need for a straight line of a certain size rhinestone. Today, I will explain how to figure out how many rhinestones you'll need to make a solid square inch of bling.
Again, there is a mathematical formula. First, measure the area you want to bedazzling and calculate the area. For example, let’s say you are blinging the tips of your sneakers. Measure across, and up, and down. Let’s say you measure 2 inches by 3 inches. Multiply this to get the area in square inches, which in this case would be 6 square inches. Now let’s look at pictures of different sized rhinestones filling 1 square inch. 
The Number of 12ss Rhinestones in 1 Square Inch
From the picture, you can see that an 8 x 8 square of rhinestones (64 crystals) is slightly smaller than my drawn 1-inch square. In fact, it is 67.14 size 12ss rhinestone that will fit into this size square.
In my above example using the sneaker tip, we are using an area of 6 square inches. Multiply the 67.14 (the number of 12ss rhinestones that fit into a 1-inch square) by 6 (the area in my example) for a total of 402 bedazzling gems. 
The Number of 16ss rhinestones in 1 square inch
Now let’s look at size 16ss crystals. Again, from the picture, you can see a 6 x 6 square of rhinestones for a total of 36 rhinestones. Again, our bedazzling jewel square is slightly smaller than my drawn 1 inch square. Exactly 42.41 rhinestones will fit into a 1 inch square. And again using my example of an area of 6 inches we have 42.41 x 6 = 254 crystals.
The Number of 20ss rhinestones in 1 square inch
Finally, let’s look at size 20ss rhinestones. From our picture, you can see a 5 x 5 square with 25 rhinestones. Again, this is slightly smaller than my drawn 1-inch square. It's 29.20 size 20ss bedazzling gems that will fit into a 1-inch square. Looking back to my example of an area of 6 inches, multiply 29.20 by 6 for a total of 175 crystals.
To recap: 1) First, measure the width and length and multiply to find the area of the item you want to rhinestone 2) Multiply the answer in Step 1 by 67.14 for 12ss rhinestones 42.41 for 16ss rhinestones 29.20 for 20ss rhinestones Rhinestones Etc. wants to be your source for bedazzling crystals. We offer competitive prices and fast processing times, with many orders shipping the same day. |
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