Types and features of Christmas tree garlands

Many people follow the annual tradition of decorating the Christmas tree. Fortunately, the modern consumer has everything necessary for this - multi-colored tinsel, shining rain, various Christmas tree decorations and, of course, spectacular garlands. The latest products are presented in the widest range - there are many types of similar jewelry. Let's get to know them better and find out what their features are.

Nowadays, the assortment of Christmas tree garlands is striking in its diversity. The choice of buyers is presented not only classic lights glowing in different colors, but also more interesting options with different lighting effects. You can find the perfect option for every taste and budget.

Let us consider in detail what subspecies the New Year's garlands are subdivided into.

• With mini and micro bulbs. Many of us are familiar with similar types of garlands from childhood. They consist of a large number of small lights. Typically, these products are affordable. With their help, you can create a very cozy and "warm" atmosphere in your home that you will not want to leave. However, we must not forget that such illumination is quite energy-consuming, and it does not last as long as we would like. For this reason, these types of garlands are almost never made today.

• LED. Today, these varieties of Christmas tree garlands are recognized as the most popular and widespread. They have come to replace the traditional multi-light bulb illumination. Of course, LEDs are more expensive than lamp ones, but they are ahead of them in many ways.

LED Christmas tree garlands are famous for their positive qualities.

These include:

• rather long service life, especially in comparison with lamp options;
• good strength characteristics;
• unobtrusive brightness, which is not annoying, and even seems pleasant to many users;
• LEDs in such devices almost do not heat up, so we can safely talk about the fire safety of LED garlands;
• LED options boast efficiency - they consume very little electricity;
• such jewelry is not afraid of dampness and moisture.

Currently in stores there are LED lamps of various modifications. So, the most common are specimens in the form of a cord with several branches. Basically, they are characterized by their simple design (there are also exceptions to this rule).

• "A thread". There is also such a modification of Christmas tree decorations as a "thread" garland. It is also very popular and has a simple design. The "thread" model is carried out in the form of a thin lace. LEDs are evenly located on it, directed in different directions. Christmas trees are decorated with these products in different ways, but most often they are wrapped around the "green beauty" in a circle.

• "Net". This type of Christmas tree garland is often found inside different dwellings, but it is permissible to hang it on the Christmas trees outside. In most cases, these products are used for Christmas trees that stand in city squares. This bright and effective mesh consists of sections, at the joints of which the LEDs are located. If you use a garland of such a modification, then you can do without hanging toys.

• "Clip Light". These varieties are designed for outdoor use. They are distinguished by the presence of a two-wire layout of the wires on which the diodes are located. Clip-light jewelry is characterized by frost resistance and moisture resistance. In addition, they are not afraid of mechanical damage. These varieties operate due to a special step-down transformer. As a rule, such products are sold in the form of coils, from which it is permissible to cut off a section of the garland of the required length. And different segments, if desired, can be connected in a parallel method.

• "Chinese New Year". Such types of festive garlands can be lengthened, because the links are equipped with a socket for further connection of the necessary part. However, it is important to take into account the fact that this illumination should have the most reliable insulation. In addition, such products are not allowed to be connected in series in large quantities. This is due to the fact that the impressive load on the initial links will be maximum, which can provoke a short circuit or fire. You need to be very careful when using Chinese New Year lights.

• "Duralight". This popular variety of Christmas tree lights is an LED cord that connects to a tube made of polyvinyl chloride. With the help of this attractive design, not only Christmas trees are often decorated, but also many other structures located on the street. "Duralight" is famous for its high strength, economy and ease of use.
• "Chameleon". The name of such a garland speaks for itself. It contains bulbs with different light combinations.

Beautiful Christmas tree garlands can have a variety of shapes.

Back in the days of the USSR, products were very popular in the form of:

• droplets with a star;
• hex lamps;
• "Golden flashlight" (such spectacular varieties were produced by the Voronezh Electrotechnical Plant);
• lantern with brass bars;
• different figures;
• models called "Snegurochka" (they were made by the Nalchikov NPO "Telemekhanika");
• flowers;
• crystals;
• icicles;
• snowflakes.

Many of us are familiar with these beautiful and cute Christmas tree decorations from childhood. At one glance at them, many users are immersed in nostalgic memories, when such illumination was encountered much more often and was considered the most fashionable. Of course, similar products are still present in homes today, but a huge number of other relevant options have appeared on the modern market, which have a variety of forms.

These types of Christmas tree garlands include specimens made in the form of:

• elastic ribbons, which are given any shapes and bends (due to this structure, these products are hung on Christmas trees, and also frame various bases with them);
• balls;
• asterisks;
• icicles;
• cones;
• candles;
• figurines of Santa Claus and Snow Maiden;
• hearts.

There are many other interesting options. Of course, lovers of standard solutions can find simple examples with small round lanterns in plastic insulation. Finding the perfect garland of any shape today is not difficult. As for the materials of manufacture, high-quality plastic is usually used here, especially when it comes to LED models. Many users make garlands with their own hands.

For this it is permissible to use:

• voluminous paper snowflakes;
• tissue paper;
• thread brushes;
• paper / cardboard balls and hearts;
• yarn ("knitted" garlands are especially popular today);
• egg boxes;
• felt;
• pasta.

On the shelves of shops today you can find a huge number of various Christmas tree garlands that delight those around you with their light. The lighting color of such decorations also varies. Let's dwell on this issue.

Laconic, but no less festive, monochrome electric garlands look on the New Year tree. Such products shine with only one primary color - it can be any.

Most often, people decorate spruce with illumination equipped with lights of such colors as:

• White;
• green;
• yellow:
• blue:
• blue;
• pink / purple;
• Red.

If you want to decorate the Christmas tree with more interesting illumination options, then you should consider buying a model called the "chameleon". These multicolor electric lights change the color of the lighting at regular intervals. At the same time, the intensity of light from the bulbs remains the same - they do not go out, and do not become even brighter. Many buyers choose these options because they look very impressive and attract a lot of attention. With the help of such products, you can beautifully decorate the Christmas tree, making it very elegant.

First of all, the selected electrical garland must be connected to the network. It is important to check the correctness of its work. Absolutely all bulbs in the product must be lit. When you are convinced that the illumination is working, it is worth expanding it. This will save you enough free time to unpack the non-working product. But it's also important to make sure you have enough lights to decorate the entire Christmas tree. Often you have to use 2-3 garlands. You'd better buy these jewelry with a small stock.

Next, take a look at the tree in your home. Divide it mentally into 3 triangles. Previously, trees were wrapped in garlands in a circle. Of course, today many people continue to follow this tradition, but you can go another way - hang the garland from top to bottom, while holding one side of it. This solution looks much more interesting if you use monochrome illumination.

Next, start hanging the garland back and forth. Draw zigzags (their frequency depends on your preference), starting from the top of the tree. It is imperative to make sure that all sections are fixed as securely as possible and do not move. Try to maintain equal gaps between the levels of the lights so that the tree lights up harmoniously. Continue these steps until you reach the bottom of the spruce. When the garland is over, connect the next one to it and continue decorating the tree. It is not recommended to connect more than three garlands, as it is not entirely safe. Repeat the above steps, but with respect to the two remaining sides of the Christmas tree. After hanging the garlands on the tree, connect them to the network. You do not need to do this earlier - it will not be very convenient to work with them, they can get hot.

To get it right to choose a suitable illumination for the New Year tree, you should:

• calculate the required length of the selected garland based on the dimensions of the holiday tree;
• pay attention to the number of bulbs in the product and the distance maintained between them;
• choose your favorite color scheme;
• pay attention to the level of protection and safety of the model you like;
• learn about the type of plug.

Pay due attention to the quality of workmanship and packaging of the selected product:

• the garland should not be damaged;
• wires must be intact - without thinning insulation and other defects;
• look at their connection with light bulbs - it should be as reliable as possible;
• branded packaging must also be safe and sound;
• the presence of large dents and torn parts should discourage you from buying.

Christmas tree garlands look equally good on both natural and artificial Christmas trees. In a harmonious combination with well-chosen Christmas tree decorations, the lights can create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere in the house. Yellow and white (monochrome) garlands look very beautiful and unobtrusive on green beauties, especially if they have many bright lights. Such illumination will harmoniously complement the gold-plated Christmas balls and the gilded glowing star at the top of the Christmas tree. In order not to distract attention from the rich ensemble to wires, it is worth using wireless garlands.

If you decide to purchase monochrome garlands with blue lights, then you should decorate the Christmas tree with large red bows, white flower buds, as well as scarlet, transparent and silver balls. It is advisable to apply such ensembles to lush trees of great height, otherwise excessively bright colors run the risk of "suppressing" a small Christmas tree.

Both indoor and outdoor Christmas trees are decorated with beautiful multicolored lanterns. Such popular illumination can be not only stationary, but also have several different modes. Such decorations look especially impressive in tandem with shiny / glossy and sprinkled balls. The latter can be painted in a variety of colors. For example, multi-colored lights will blend in with rich red balls.

For how to fashionably decorate a Christmas tree with garlands, see the next video.