Summary: This Beebeecraft project will show you how to make a Christmas angel by using 13 strands 1mm nylon thread. Only the Double Half Hitch tying technique is required!
Traditionally, there are two most popular kinds of Christmas tree toppers: the angels and the star. Therefore, for a mini Christmas tree such as my previous ribbon Christmas tree, how to make a topper for it? Here, I will show you how I make a simple Christmas angel that only consists of one 10mm pearl bead, one jump ring and 13 strands 1mm nylon thread.
Jewelry craft Supplies needed for making the Christmas angel:
1mm string materials Nylon Thread
10mm Acrylic Pearl Bead
Jumpring
Scissors
Lighter (not shown)
Tape or Clip (not shown)
10mm Acrylic Pearl Bead
Jumpring
Scissors
Lighter (not shown)
Tape or Clip (not shown)
Instructions on making the string Christmas angel topper:
Step 1: Prepare the strings and make the head of angel
1st, cut a 40cm piece of 1mm nylon thread;
2nd, fold the thread to get two segments measuring 30cm (left) and 10cm (right);
3rd, form a loop by tying an overhand knot with two ends;
4th, take the jumpring and then thread the thread through;
5th, tie a Double Half Hitch knot with each thread;
6th, thread the ends downwards through the jumpring and you’ll get the angel's halo;
2nd, fold the thread to get two segments measuring 30cm (left) and 10cm (right);
3rd, form a loop by tying an overhand knot with two ends;
4th, take the jumpring and then thread the thread through;
5th, tie a Double Half Hitch knot with each thread;
6th, thread the ends downwards through the jumpring and you’ll get the angel's halo;
7th, string the 10mm pearl bead for the angel’s head. Push the bead upwards to the halo and then secure with a half hitch knot.
Step 2: Knot the body of string angel
1st, prepare 8 strands of 20cm threads;
2nd, add 4 strings per holding end by using Double Half Hitch knot; (Tips: when add the strings, leave about 2 times longer than the length shows in the photo at the other end of string. They will be used to create the wings of angel later. )
2nd, add 4 strings per holding end by using Double Half Hitch knot; (Tips: when add the strings, leave about 2 times longer than the length shows in the photo at the other end of string. They will be used to create the wings of angel later. )
3rd, pick out the central 4 of newly added 8 strings, then regard the central 2 of 4 stringd as holding end and tie a square knot;
3rd, divide the 8 strings into left and right parts again. Tie 2 square knots with the 4 strings;
4th, repeat the 3rd procedure again;
5th, on the left end, add another 4 strands of 20cm thread. Now, we will get 14 threads in total. Regard the newly added 4 string as main working ends and the rest 10 strings as holding ends, and then do the Double Half Hitch for the body of angel.
Step 3: Make the wings for angel
1st, we’ll back to the 4 leftover tails on the right side. Take the first string downwards to work as holding end, and then do Double Half Hitch knot with rest 3 strings;
2nd, regard the second string as holding end and do Double Half Hitch knot with rest 2 strings;
3rd, regard the third string as holding end and do Double Half Hitch knot with rest 1 string;
4th, repeat the same process on left side;
2nd, regard the second string as holding end and do Double Half Hitch knot with rest 2 strings;
3rd, regard the third string as holding end and do Double Half Hitch knot with rest 1 string;
4th, repeat the same process on left side;
5th, keep the 10 vertical strings at bottom and then trim off the excess. Seal the cuts with lighter.
Step 4: Finish the project
Regard the left-most string as holding end, do 1 or 2 Double Half Hitch knots with rest 9 strings.
Trim off the excess wire and there you'll finish the Christmas angel craft!
Just let this cute string angel set the atmosphere for a homespun Christmas that filled with small delights. Though the mistake brings a little trouble while making the wings of my Christmas angel, yet I overcame all obstacles. Practice makes perfect!
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