Airy Christmas Baubles

Christmas is a magical time when decorating your home brings warmth and joy. If you're looking for a unique way to decorate your Christmas tree or home, try making your own airy and elegant Christmas baubles! Using a polystyrene ball and lightweight fabric, you can create delicate, stylish, and completely personalized decorations.

This tutorial provides you with simple steps and useful tips to create beautiful Christmas baubles.

Materials You’ll Need

Polystyrene balls: Available in various sizes; choose the one that suits you best.

Fabric: Organza, tulle, or any other lightweight fabric.

Fabric scissors: Use pinking shears to prevent fabric fraying.

Craft ruler and cutting mat: Especially useful for precise cutting of tulle.

Marking tool: A dark pencil or marker for marking cuts.

Knife: Small and not too sharp, for making incisions in the ball.

Hanging loop or strong glue: For attaching a hanging loop.

Preparations

1. Calculating fabric size

Avoid making the cuts on the polystyrene ball too close together, as the ball might break. Leave at least 1.5–2 cm of space around each incision.

Cut the fabric into approximately 10x10 cm pieces for easier handling.

2. Determining the number of fabric layers

Organza: Use at least two layers.

Tulle: Use 3–4 layers for a denser and more striking effect.

3. Attaching the hanging loop

Attach a loop for hanging the bauble. Use a special fastening device or strong glue for this.

Preparing the Polystyrene Ball

• Use a dark pencil or marker to mark the incision locations on the ball for easier and more accurate work.

• Carefully make incisions at the marked spots. Avoid making the cuts too close together to prevent the ball from becoming fragile.

Attaching the Fabric

• Use the blunt side of the knife to push the fabric pieces into the incisions. This keeps the fabric intact and creates a neat finish.
• If the ball seems sparse, add new incisions and fill them with additional fabric. It’s always easier to start with fewer cuts and add more as needed.

Final Result and Applications

The finished Christmas baubles are airy and elegant, making them perfect for decorating your tree or as table decorations. Additionally, you can customize them with different fabrics and colors to suit your home’s style.

Start Creating with Abakhan!

Everything you need for making Christmas baubles—polystyrene balls, organza, tulle, and tools—is available at Abakhan.

Unleash your creativity and make your Christmas truly special!

Author: Age Sula