How to make a Christmas tree from thread - a step by step description of making threaded Christmas trees

New Year's decorations give a lot of space for imagination and the opportunity to pokokodelnichestvat. There are many options even to make a Christmas tree from improvised materials. For example, many amateur designers and fans of handmade crafts will probably be interested to explore options on how to make a Christmas tree with thread by hand. It looks very beautiful and interesting, lifts your spirits, and to make it is not difficult at all.

Materials and tools

What thread, glue and decorations can be taken to create a thread Christmas tree? The following raw materials and tools may be needed here:

  • cardboard or absorbent cotton - not too thick, so that it is easier to make curves, otherwise the shape will be wrong;
  • scissors (for children it is better to take with rounded edges for safety);
  • yarn of any type and color, sewing thread;
  • duct tape, foil, food film;
  • a compass or a round object (such as a jar) to draw circles;
  • decorative ornaments: gold sprinkles, beads, buttons, sequins, glass beads;
  • Water-based glue (PVA in a tube or bottle, don't forget to shake before using), or you can take wallpaper glue - leftovers from repairs.

The number and color of decorations choose according to your taste or depending on the purpose. Looks interesting composition, where different types of threads are combined - in color, texture and thickness.

Note. If the Christmas tree is planned large, it is better to take threads strong and thick, even with fleece. For a small, compact Christmas tree, you need thin bobbin thread.

Instructions for making a Christmas tree out of thread

First you need to make a template of paper material:

  1. The size of the Christmas tree is chosen, for example, for a particular place, the shelf is measured height and width, so that the product normally stands and fits.
  2. Make a template of cardboard or paper, joining the parts of the Christmas tree vertically with glue. Should get a cone. For example, at a height of 20 cm in diameter will be about 8 cm. Such a small table Christmas tree can be.
  3. You can additionally fasten the joints with a stapler, so that the glue does not dry out.
  4. The bottom base is aligned, trim unnecessary protrusions. The bottom must stand firmly on the plane.
  5. When the template is ready and dries, it is wrapped with film or foil, tape. They should protect the paper base from the wet glue.
  6. Thread should be wrapped around the template from top to bottom. Then you can proceed in two different ways:
  • Apply glue to the cone, then wrap the thread from top to bottom. It is not necessary to dab the whole piece with glue right away. Otherwise it will dry out before the thread is wound to the middle.
  • Thread is wound dry on the template, then soaked with glue. Here the problem can arise in those places where the glue will not soak certain areas of the winding, gaps will form.

 

Tip. You can combine the two options, which will allow you to impregnate the threads on both sides - the outer and inner.

 

  1. The product to dry completely. Do not detach the base until the glue is completely dry. The entire structure must harden, especially the top - otherwise everything will sag and the work will be ruined.
  2. Carefully separate the paper from the thread base.
  3. A glue gun or brush can be used to carefully apply the decorations.

The tree is ready! It can be placed in the office, in the apartment or in the nursery. It will be successful to combine the shade of thread with the interior paint palette, but in this case you need to think about the combination of colors in advance.

Recommendations

A number of tips for those who want to know effective ways to make a Christmas tree craft from threads.

  • If the threads are thick, it is better to wind them evenly and in layers. And if thin, then chaotic winding will be stronger, but it is necessary to evenly distribute the places where the threads accumulate.
  • You can make a special container for stirring the glue and soaking the thread. A plastic bottle or a plastic egg from a Kinder Surprise is perforated and filled with glue. Thread is pulled through the hole, soaking in the glue. Another method is to simply dip the yarn into a container with PVA. But if there is extra yarn, you will not be able to use it again.
  • Of all types of glue, it is better to take PVA. First, it leaves no residue, and second, it discolors after it dries.
  • The size of the product depends on the height of the cone, respectively, the size of the paper sheet should be chosen as desired.
  • After gluing the cone, it is advisable to fasten the entire structure with tape.
  • Shades of thread can be any - it is not necessary to take green for the Christmas tree. It can be a red or yellow Christmas tree, which will look very original.
  • Adding any kind of lighting inside the string Christmas tree will turn it into an elegant fixture. These can be light bulbs or diodes.

Ideas for decorating a miniature Christmas tree

Knowing how to make a Christmas tree out of thread and pva glue, you can improvise a level higher and come up with additional decorations.

Thread balloons for the Christmas tree

Very interesting looks a Christmas tree from thread, on which hangs miniature Christmas balls, made on the same principle. This will, of course, require a lot of patience. But to wrap the threads and soak them with glue based on their rubber ball - it is not difficult.

Pot for the Christmas tree and gifts

The finished Christmas tree can be placed in a decorative container, fill the bottom with shavings or claydite. The cone should be fixed on a vertical stick to make a tree in a tub. On the "roots" you can put absorbent cotton to imitate snow, candy, small ornaments. There will be a beautiful and cute composition of a Christmas tree and gifts. It will fit even on the office desk.

A Christmas tree made of plastic

If there are unnecessary plastic folders or transparent bottles, you can cut Christmas tree parts from them. They are connected through slots or rolled into a pyramid, a cone. The connection is made with a stapler - this is the most durable option. Especially successful if the Christmas tree will be made of green plastic. The surface is painted with paints (acrylic) or a layer of glue, which is sprinkled with glitter.

Fruit decor

An interesting version of the decorations is made of carnations, dried oranges and flowers. Such a Christmas tree can serve as a fragrance of the room.

Decorations for the top

The traditional star on top of the cone can turn into a pompon, toy, or heart.

Garlands and decorations

If the house has a lot of beautiful and unnecessary buttons, they can be glued or stitched on a thread layer. Or come up with a composition of assorted sewing accessories. Especially interesting looks such a thematic plot in a sewing workshop, atelier or store ready-made dress.

For the office

You can glue or attach corporate symbols, various business attributes to the threaded Christmas tree. These can be miniature briefcases, glasses, pens, badges in the form of a computer or company symbols (for example, cars, if the firm sells cars, or fruit and vegetables).

Children's style

If you hang or fasten children's miniature toys on the Christmas tree, it will be a great option for kindergarten or kids' rooms. The main thing is that the child does not rip off small parts and not put them in his mouth.

View different options for decorating a Christmas tree with thread can be found on the Internet. There are a lot of photos and examples of other people's work on the web, which will inspire the creative process.

Photo ideas of homemade Christmas tree from thread

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