Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Decorators' Secrets Revealed: The Correct Way To Put Lights On A Christmas Tree

Decorators' Secrets Revealed: The Correct Way To Put Lights On A Christmas Tree

By Giselle Taylor


Without a doubt, Christmas is made all the more special by the sweet smelling, lush fir sitting in ones living room-- decked out in glittering lights and basking in the carols sung by a completely sated family. Dont get me wrong, the holidays are more than the decorations"but dont you agree that the general festive feeling is greatly aided by the atmosphere it finds itself in? Its time to enjoy your holidays; and to help you with that, here are helpful pointers to show the correct way to put lights on a christmas tree.

If you are like me, you probably have boxes of past holiday mementos and decorations properly stacked and stashed away in your attic or whatever storage area you use. Good, check if they are still working. Sometimes due to whatever unforeseen reasons, bulbs get broken you need to fix them before you put them up. If however, you are dealing with exposed wires; do not take the chance, throw them away. Buy new ones"it is a small price to pay compared to damage potential fire hazards would cost.

Generally, you will want to use 100 bulbs for every foot of tree you decorate it in. That means that you will need 700 to 800 bulbs for the average 7 " foot tree. Consider using a few shorter strands of the appropriate number of bulbs instead of one long continuous string of lights. You will find that hanging them and fixing broken bulbs will be so much easier to do.

There are some who start at the crown and work their way downwards in regards to the lights. In my experience, the better way on how to put lights on a christmas tree is by beginning in the lowest tiers first. At least by doing it like this, there will be no tail-like dangling extension cords by your tree.

Make space for the spot you want your tree to be showcased. In using artificial trees you can dismantle, attach the bottom level first and carefully wrap the lights around each of its limbs as how you desire it to look. Install the branches of the next tier and go over the same process until you get to the top of the tree. Have a sturdy stool in position for when you reach to the higher levels"you may also want to have a friend to steady the stool, and keep you company besides.

For a live tree, run the cord in the spine of the tree. Wrap the lights all over the branches. Make sure you interweave it between every other limb of every level. Drape the christmas lights evenly as you go up the tiers. When you set the last of them in place, turn off the lights of the room. Step back and see the over-all effect of the now glittering tree. If you are satisfied, begin decorating with the garlands and other ornaments.

Refrain from bringing pets and liquids near the tree to avoid dangerous electrical mishaps. When Christmas is done, take down the lights, carefully disentangling it and wrapping it around a large tissue roll or cardboard sheet.

There you have it, a simple and correct way to put lights on a christmas tree"what else is left to do but to enjoy and make merry this holiday season!




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