These conical Christmas trees are crafted from tomato cages. Here, they are hung from the boughs of an oak and illuminate the agave below, lending a touch of winter to an arid climate.
Tools and Materials
3-tier round wire tomato cage
Black all-weather electrical tape
Monofilament
100-bulb strands of green wire mini lights
Trees How-To
1. Bend cage's legs to form point; tape together.
2. Starting at circle beneath point, tie lengths of monofilament halfway between vertical supports. Wrap monofilament once around middle circle, then tie to bottom circle.
3. Tape prong end of light strand to point. Wrap strand around cage, spacing evenly and securing with tape as needed.
4. To hang, attach a loop of monofilament.
For more ideas and installation tips, see Nights All Aglow.
I did something like this several years ago. They really look great. I bought some really CHEAP Christmas garlands, wrapped the cages and then added the lights. I wired the trees to large garden pots and used them by our front door. Now, I use them on our deck. Very festive!
sisterschism
I did something like this several years ago. They really look great. I bought some really CHEAP Christmas garlands, wrapped the cages and then added the lights. I wired the trees to large garden pots and used them by our front door. Now, I use them on our deck. Very festive!
sisterschism
I like this idea, but not so much for hanging. I'm going to use them next to my front door/drive way/patio.
I like this idea, but not so much for hanging. I'm going to use them next to my front door/drive way/patio.
It took me a second to figure out why, but my assumptions are that the mono filament running vertical between the top and bottom keeps the lights in a cone shape rather then pulling tight between the legs of the cage and becoming more pyramidal in shape.
It took me a second to figure out why, but my assumptions are that the mono filament running vertical between the top and bottom keeps the lights in a cone shape rather then pulling tight between the legs of the cage and becoming more pyramidal in shape.
I think this is a wonderful idea. I am going to make them, secure them in an attractive pot, decorated them like a Christmas tree, with garland, flowers and such and place them on either side of my door.
I think this is a wonderful idea. I am going to make them, secure them in an attractive pot, decorated them like a Christmas tree, with garland, flowers and such and place them on either side of my door.
why do you have to put the monofilament between the circles?
why do you have to put the monofilament between the circles?
I love love love this thanks so much for the idea!!!!!!!!!
I love love love this thanks so much for the idea!!!!!!!!!
clever
clever
I made some of these, but I used them on the ground and lined my driveway with them. They are great, I have the best light display so far in the subdivision.
Judy
I made some of these, but I used them on the ground and lined my driveway with them. They are great, I have the best light display so far in the subdivision.
Judy