Glass ornaments are beautiful in their own right. While there are tons of materials that make ornaments that you can hang onto your tree, glass ornaments tend to give your tree a more homey feeling. It could be because glass ornaments were some of the first ornaments that were on the market, or it could be the artistry that goes into each of these ornaments. With this being said, you are going to hang these ornaments on your tree in a way that is going to allow them to be beautifully seen and safe!
How to Hang Glass Ornaments Without Breaking Them
Here are the top three tips that you can use to hang your glass ornaments so that you know they are safe on the tree but are also going to be something that is easily seen when people step into the room.
1. Never put these on the tips of the tree limb. Why is this? Because if they are located on the tips of the tree branches, you are going to find it is ten times easier for these to fall and break. And they will break…even if they land on carpet, this can still cause damage. Remember, these are very fragile ornaments so you want to take care. The best advice is to place these on to two inches from the tip of the branch, where the hook is located is stronger to hold this ornament.
2. If you really want these glass ornaments to be something that stands out, you are going to want to hang these so that the lights of your tree are reflecting off of them. Most of these glass ornaments are coated with paint and a glaze that is not only meant to keep the colors vibrant, but also helps the light to reflect off of them.
3. Do not let the glass ornaments tangle off of the bottom branches. If you want the ornament to be safe and look great, always put these up to the point they are not dangling below the bottom of your tree. This is especially important if you have pets that may be tempted to bat at the ornaments on the bottom of the tree. Furthermore, many people are finding that the look of not having ornaments hanging near the tree skirt creates a more uniform look that they end up liking better.
Have fun when you are decorating your tree with these ornaments. There is no real right or wrong way to use these ornaments to decorate your tree. You just need to go with what looks and feels right for you. Those who do use glass ornaments are going to find that there are tons of designs out there, so you can feel free to find the ones that speak the most to you or use what is going to fit into the theme of your tree for this year. How will you be decorating with glass ornaments this year? Will you hang them on trees with other ornaments or decide to let these ornaments be the star of the tree?