Artificial Christmas trees come in all shapes and sizes. With an artificial Christmas tree, setting up a 9-foot tree is relatively easy, since it is more durable and flexible. Tree assembly is also fairly straightforward and easy to accomplish. Once your artificial tree is set up, it's ready to be decorated. Hanging ornaments is a great family activity, as long as everyone follows safety guidelines.
Decorating big Christmas trees is a fun challenge for families. As much as you want to put up as many ornaments as possible, it is worth planning and preparing for the occasion in order to have the best results. Putting up Christmas trees is easy but creating a visually pleasing one is a different matter.
First and foremost, make sure your tree is in good condition. Next, make sure you know how to assemble Christmas trees properly. When in doubt, always check the
artificial Christmas tree set up guide for instructions.
To be a little more creative with Christmas trees set up, start off with a theme. Explore different textures, colors, materials and even shapes. Place the darker colored ornaments in the interior with the lighter ones in the exterior. This will create more depth and body. With your garlands, make 12” to 20” scallops depending on the size of your tree.
When putting on lights, consider some essential Christmas tree safety tips. First, use working lights. And if needed, change broken lights immediately to avoid problems. You want a Christmas tree, not a burning bush. Additionally, use the right number of lights. Estimate 100 small lights per foot of your tree. Next, consult the instruction manual of the lights to determine how many lights you can string together.
For your reference, an eight-foot tree will need 600-800 miniature light bulbs, around 90 to 100 feet of garland and 175 to 225 pieces of ornaments. Adjust the numbers within these ranges to your liking.
Artificial Christmas trees are a great canvas for a masterpiece. Consider these suggestions and safety tips and you’re in for a great decorations adventure with your family.
