Angels from chenille wire

Angel Ornaments Made from chenille wire and wooden ball Bending Get a chenille wire ready and add a wooden ball with a hole. These mini angels are perfect as christmas decoration: —lightweight, quick to make, and ideal for a tree, as gift tags, or on a wintery branch.

Step 1: Find the center and double the wire Take the chenille wire and fold it exactly in half. This way, you’ll immediately see the center of the wire and can work symmetrically—which is important so that the belly and wings look balanced later on.

Step 2: Shape the belly into an oval. Gently open the doubled-up wire and bend it into an oval. The oval will form the angel’s body. Make sure the curve at the bottom is slightly wider—this gives the silhouette a soft, classic Christmas look.

Step 3: Secure the body by twisting Twist the two strands of wire together once, right where the oval closes at the top. This short twist serves as your “fastener”: it keeps the “ chenille wire ” in shape without requiring any additional tying or wrapping.

Step 4: Bend the wings to the right and left Now, using the same principle, bend a loop on each side—left and right—to form the wings. If you’d like, you can make the wings a little bigger or smaller—this gives each angel its own unique touch.

Step 5: Attach and secure the head. Thread both ends of the wire through the hole in the “ wooden ball. ” Slide the “ wooden ball ” down until it sits on the twisted point above the belly and wings. Apply a small dot of “ handicraft glue ” where the ball touches the wire. This ensures that the head won’t slip when you hang it later, and your angel will remain stable.

Step 6: Bend the Hanging Loop Bend one end of the wire upward to form a hanging loop. To do this, shape it into a small loop—this way, you can hang the angel directly from a branch, the Christmas tree, or a gift ribbon . Gently squeeze the end of the loop to help it hold its shape.

Step 7: Shape the halo The other end of the wire becomes the halo. Bend it into a small ring or a loose spiral above the head. The halo is a lovely detail that makes the angel instantly recognizable and gives the christmas decoration a particularly elegant look.

Final Touches: Adjust the Shape and Make a Set Adjust the belly and wings one more time until everything looks symmetrical. For a cohesive Christmas decoration, you can create several angel pendants in gold and silver and combine them as a set on the tree, on a window, or as gift tags.

Now it’s your turn! If you’re looking for even more chenille wire-colors, wooden balls , and matching handicraft glue , stop by the online shop and put together your supplies for a whole series of angels.