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Six steps for easy decorating of Christmas Trees
Stage 1
The
most important first step is to decide on your Christmas tree. Do
not hurry this as it is important you have chosen one you are happy
with. Open out your Christmas tree branches.
If
you have the type with an arm with five finger branches at the end
open out as shown.
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Stage
2
Make
sure each layer is alternated as shown here.
Each
layer should have an even staggered appearance. This aids the process
of decoration.
Layers
2 and 4 should be the same, likewise, layers 1 and 3.
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Stage
3 - Lights
Where
possible, use two sets of lights, one a shorter length than the
other.
Wind
the short set of lights around the trunk of the tree, spiralling
from top to bottom, making sure you finish with the plug at the
rear of the tree, near the power point.
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Start
the longer set of lights at the top, attaching them to the tip of
a branch. In a spiral motion, wind around the tree with lights resting
on the tips of the branches. More lights can be used on a larger
tree.
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Stage
4 - Tinsel or beads
Tinsel
will help to disperse a light source. Start at the top and towards
the back of your tree, working from the tip to the trunk on each
layer.
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Stage
5- Decorations
 Try
to stick to a two colour decoration scheme - it looks impressive
and is more simple to do. Decide which is to be the more prominent
colour ie. red or gold, purple or silver etc.
Place
the main colour on the tips of the branches and the secondary colour
deeper into the tree, giving depth to your display.
Continue
this all over your tree - if it is standing in a corner or against
a wall, do not decorate the back of the tree as it will not be seen.
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 Beads
are good for decoration but are not light reflectors.
Loop
over finger tips of alternate branches - over one, under the next
etc, like weaving.
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Stage
6 - Finishing Touches
Add your chosen decoration to the top of your tree ie. star, angel
etc.
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cover your tree stand
Hold
on to both ends of the string, pleat up and tie around the base
of your tree.
Open
out pleats finishing with the seam at the back of your tree.
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