How to Make Victorian Juice Lid Ornaments
The traditional Victorian picture ornaments form one of the best Christmas decorations. Simple to make, they can be created out of discarded and recycled household items, like juice can lids. Once you understand the basic technique of these ornaments, just let your imagination soar. The source of pictures can be varied, including old Christmas cards, discarded books, wrapping sheets, etc. Another good source for high quality pictures can be the internet. Just get the print of your favorite image and get down to work. The instructions below will help you design your own Victorian Juice Lid Ornament in few easy steps.
Material Supplies
· Lid with smooth edges from juice can
· Suitable holiday picture – card, wrappings, print outs, etc.
· A pair of craft scissors
· Glue
· Ribbon
· Lace
· Craft bead strings or ornamental cords
· Metallic paint
· Velvet fabric, white fur cloth, laces, or wired ribbons
· Glitters, mirrors, decorative badges (floral or holiday themed), craft Christmas bells, etc. as per choice
Steps for making Victorian juice lid ornaments:
· Basic Construction:
§ Step 1. Measure the circular portion of the lid inside the rim.
§ Step 2. Use the measurements to cut out the required picture or background image, in a circular shape.
§ Step 3. If you want to superimpose some designs or figures over a base image, cut out such designs neatly along the outlines and keep aside. Skip this step if you wish to go with a single complete picture.
§ Step 3. Stick the background image inside the rim.
§ Step 4. Paste the cutouts of the desired elements over the base created in Step 3. If the entire picture is a single piece, skip this step.
§ Step 5. Paint the visible rim of the lid in some metallic color, like gold, copper, or silver.
· Decoration: Before embarking upon this area, plan the type of look you want for your ornament. Gather the resources accordingly.
§ Step 1. Take a length of velvet or fur strip, ribbon, lace, or the like. Its length will depend upon the size of the lid.
§ Step 2. Flip the prepared lid. Glue its backside along the edges. Apply a second round slightly inside the rim.
§ Step 3. Gather the material of your choice from Step 1 and paste it along the rim, such that it has a ruffled appearance.
§ Step 4. Flip the lid to its frontal side.
§ Step 5. Glue the beads string or ornamental cord on the inner rim of the lid or as a border of the pasted circular image or base.
§ Step 6. Make a hanging loop for the ornament with the help of a ribbon.
§ Step 7. Use decorative craft material, as mentioned above, to give the final changes.
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