Make a Floating Christmas Tree: Plan and Quick Tutorial
Assemble a floating ornament tree: round metal grid, four chains, a hanger, fishing line, and a seven-tier layout.
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Things you will learn
The outside diameter of the grid must equal the diameter of the lowest, widest tier of the tree.
Use four equal lengths of chain, secured at equal intervals.
Hang one ornament on each length of fishing line.
Result
A suspended ornament tree assembled in seven tiers.
Materials and tools
Materials
Christmas ornaments with hanging loops, The quantity depends on the tree size; use one color or 2–3 colors.
Fishing line
Thin metal chain
Round metal grid, Its diameter equals the diameter of the base of the tree.
Carabiner clip, For hanging the structure.
Tools
Scissors
Pliers
Assembling a Floating Christmas Tree
Step 1
This tree is a great option for pet owners, especially cat owners. Hung at the right height in the center of the room, it will be largely out of reach of pets' claws and teeth. After the holidays, take the tree apart and reassemble it the following year.
Step 2
Prepare the following tools and materials:
Step 3
Christmas ornaments with hanging loops (the larger the tree, the more ornaments you need; choose one color palette or combine 2–3 colors);
Step 4
fishing line;
Step 5
thin metal chain;
Step 6
a round metal grid whose diameter equals the diameter of the base of the tree;
Step 7
scissors;
Step 8
pliers;
Step 9
a carabiner clip for hanging the tree.
Tutorial
Step 10
Prepare four equal lengths of metal chain. Attach them at equal intervals around the outer edge of the round grid and crimp them securely with pliers. This makes a hanger that holds the entire structure from a hook.
Step 11
Plan the ornament layout for the tree. The outside diameter of the grid must equal the diameter of the tree at its widest point.
Step 12
The diagram shows the author's proposed layout for a seven-tier tree.
Step 13
Hang the metal structure from the ceiling, then add the ornaments: one ornament per length of fishing line. In the author's plan, the tiers are spaced evenly, but you can change the spacing. Start at the top and work your way down through the tiers. Before adding ornaments, verify that the ceiling hook, carabiner clip, chains, and attachment points can safely support the complete structure.
Step 14
That is all there is to it. You can also use ornaments in different diameters—smaller at the top and progressively larger toward the bottom. 😉
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