The Victorian Christmas ornament

need:
tacky white glue
scissors jar lid, regular size
lace fabric
satin ribbon,1/4 & 1/8"
lace trim.11/3 yd
rubber bands
gold cord for hanger
tassel
fine wire
needles
thread
thin bladed paring knife
fabric for lining
string of pearls trim,11/4 yd.
sheer fabric for rosettes
4" styrofoam ball
toothpicks
straight pins




Instructions:

1.) Of Section off 4 "styrofoam balls in four sections with rubber Bands. Section Every measure should be about on 31 / 8 inches in the widest part. With a skin mark a

knife in each section by pressing the knife about 1 / 4 "deep into the styrofoam ball, with the rubber side of the Bands. Rubber Bands leave in place; they are slid

into grooves out of the way, yet act as a guide for punching the fabric.

2.) Using patterns as a guide, cut four each side of the cloth and tie; set aside.

3.) Run a full line of glue around a section of the ball; then blow the fabric side. Be certain to order all the tucks in the fabric. Run another line of glue over

existing glue, then put the tie on top of the side and blow the grooves in the same way as the cloth side. Do all four sections of the ball the same way. During this

process, the knife should flow well in line groove.

4.) To make a cord hanger, fold in half gold cord. Knot ends together. Select one end of the top ornament. Enter a generous amount of glue in the center top of the

ball and using a toothpick, punch down the cord body ball. Give dry jar ring.

5.) Cut lace trim eight 6 "long. Glue two lengths of lace together, overlaps with the flat side ruffles together. Repeat with remaining 6 pieces of lace, making 4

separate double -ruffled piece of lace. Cut four 6 "lengths of pearls and glue an exclusive of pearls in each center section of the double ruffled piece of lace.

Provide dry.

6.) Lay out each of the four strands of pearls with loops. Wire ends together witli fine wire. Include the balls above between lace trim, with a straight pin and glue.

Use the same procedure for the eight loops of ribbon, attaching the random over the gem.

7.) To make a rosette, cut a 14 "long by 3" wide strip of sheer fabric. Fold strip in half lengthwise. Pin together with raw edges. To make the edge of the rosette

curve inward, start stitching in a fashion curved at one end, tapering to 1 / 4 "from raw edge, then bend one end fashion, tapering down to the opposite end. In thread

still in place, gather the fabric until it is not five inches. Put bead of glue along stitch line; then begin to roll tightly for three turns, rolling more loose

outside rosette is formed. to hold hands for a while until the glue set. Include in Pins around the top of the jewels, always hanging cord free.

8.) To make fringe, lay 4 "of fringe trim bought a flat surface. Apply a bead of glue on the upper area (where the thread is stitched together.) Lay out toothpick

above a pendant so toothpick extends an inch above the tassel. Roll pendant toothpick around tightly. Set aside to dry.

9.) To attach the tassel, put the drop of glue under decorating. After pin sheer fabric circle over glue, covering the bottom of the ornament. Put drop of glue to the

end of the toothpick dangling from the tassel, then push to end up under the jewel.