Sparkly Candy Cane Ornaments
Create beautiful and festive sparkly candy cane ornaments that add charm to your holiday decor and serve as heartfelt gifts.
Ingredients
Materials
- 2 pieces Red pipe cleaners Cut into 6-inch pieces
- 2 pieces White pipe cleaners Cut into 6-inch pieces
- 1 bottle Glitter Choose red, white, or any preferred color
- 1 bottle Clear-drying glue To adhere glitter
- optional Small beads For embellishment
- 1 piece Ribbon or string For hanging the ornament
- 1 pair Scissors To cut the pipe cleaners
Instructions
Preparation
- Measure and cut a red pipe cleaner into two 6-inch pieces. Repeat with a white pipe cleaner, ensuring all pieces are the same length.
Candy Cane Shaping
- Hold one red and one white pipe cleaner together and twist them tightly around each other.
- Bend the twisted section into a candy cane shape, creating a gentle curve at the top.
Adding Glitter
- Apply a thin layer of clear-drying glue to the candy cane shape.
- While the glue is still wet, sprinkle the glitter over the entire ornament.
Embellishing
- If desired, slide small beads onto the pipe cleaners before bending them into shape.
- Allow the ornaments to dry completely.
Hanging
- Cut a piece of ribbon or string, loop it through the top of the candy cane, and tie a knot.
- Display your sparkly candy cane ornament on the tree or as part of your holiday decor.
Notes
Experiment with different colors of pipe cleaners and glitter. Use sequins or stars for extra decoration. You can create mini candy canes with shorter pieces.