Add some holiday sweetness to your Christmas tree with this candy cane ornament project idea. Learn how to make ornaments this Christmas season. This wire wrapped candy cane ornament would be fun for a ornament swap party and look lovely as a present topper. This glittering red and white ornament makes a great homemade gift!
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Wire Wrapped Candy Cane Ornament
Let's dress up a candy cane ornament blank by wire wrapping around it with red 24 gauge Soft Flex Craft Wire and red and white beads. This beaded candy is so much more festive and fun! Hang from your Christmas tree or use as a gift topper. This DIY candy cane ornament is sure to be a hit at your next ornament swap party! Handmade ornaments are great holiday gifts.
Supplies:
Candy Cane Ornament Blank
Soft Flex Craft Wire - Red 24ga
Soft Flex Craft Wire - Red 20ga
Red Beads
White Beads
Wire Whacker
Bead Nipper (Cutters)
Nylon Jaw Pliers
Round Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
LoopRite Looping Pliers
Multi-Function Hammer with Nylon Head
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Kristen Fagan is the Website Graphic Designer and a Jewelry Making Educator for Soft Flex® Company. She is the co-author of Seed Bead Revolution, an artist and creativity guide. She currently lives in Arizona with her husband, their two sons and two dogs. When she's not painting, drawing or beading, she enjoys reading, yoga, exploring the outdoors and traveling. Her favorite stones are Opal, Turquoise, and Quartz and she can't bead without Bead Stoppers. You can email her at Kristen@softflexcompany.com or visit her Website | Facebook | Instagram