| Originally, Christmas tree ornaments were made | | | | the overlaid portion of the rectangle such that it |
| of colored glass and were the primary decorative | | | | appears to be an adjoined part of the sphere. |
| pieces. In continuation of this tradition, these | | | | Another rectangle, half the size of the original one |
| ornaments still find a definite place in the festival | | | | is placed along the width of the bigger rectangle, |
| decorations. If you are sketching a Christmas | | | | thereby forming the topmost portion. |
| tree, you may well be required to sketch the | | | | Hook. The Christmas ornaments are meant |
| ornaments. Here is a step-by-step guide to teach | | | | to be hanged on the branches of the tree. A |
| you how to draw Christmas ornaments: | | | | hook is used for the purpose. It appears like a |
| Understanding the composition. If you | | | | mirror image of a double-lined question mark. A |
| observe the fundamental geometrical design of an | | | | threaded loop can also be used in the place of the |
| ornament, you will realize that is simple. It is | | | | hook. |
| composed of a circle, rectangle, straight lines, and | | | | Flat or spherical. Depending upon your choice |
| curves. Some of them are juxtaposed and others | | | | and considering the difficulty level, choose |
| are partially overlapping. | | | | between a flat circular pattern and a spherical |
| Preparations. Keep a number of pencils, a | | | | appearance. The only way to create a sphere is |
| sharpener, an eraser, and colors, handy. Sketch | | | | to tweak the design pattern on the primary circle. |
| with a light hand as you may need several | | | | For instance, if your design features color bands |
| iterations before reaching to the final work. | | | | along the circumference, you can use slightly |
| Drawing the basic structure. Start with the | | | | curved stripes instead of the straight ones. This |
| largest section, which is a large circle. This is the | | | | brings out a ball-like structure. Any design molded |
| primary structure of the ornament and the | | | | this way will produce the desired results. |
| others are only accessories. It features the | | | | However, if your design is figurative or complex, |
| decorative elements of the piece and visible from | | | | refer to a picture to get the proportions right. |
| a distance. You will do good to use a circular | | | | Color patterns. The Christmas ornaments are |
| stencil, compass, or any other instrument for | | | | invariably available in vibrant colors, including |
| precision drawing. The reason is that the real life | | | | crimson, fiery red, yellow, orange, blue, silver, and |
| pieces are set in perfect spherical shapes, and a | | | | gold, among others. While deciding upon the color |
| freehand work is not likely to replicate the effect. | | | | scheme, always imagine your piece against a leafy |
| Rectangles. Draw a slightly overlapping | | | | green background. The use of glittering colors will |
| rectangle near the top of the sphere. Its width is | | | | add to the charm of your ornament. |
| kept at almost 3 to 4 times its length. Rub off | | | | |