Fairy lights that plug into an outlet are great for large spaces, such as walls and trees. Fairy lights that are battery-operated work best for small items, such as mirrors. Netted fairy lights typically come in standard size, so they’ll work best on larger items, such as ceilings and shrubs.
If you can’t find any, try fairy lights with silver or gold wire; avoid the green wire seen on most Christmas lights.
Match the color of the nail or thumb tack to the color of the wire. Drive the nails or thumb tacks between the twisted wires. Never drive them through the wires.
This is a great way to share memories during weddings, anniversaries, and graduations.
You can use this method to create a simple shape, such as a heart. [5] X Research source You can use standard-sized or miniature lights for this.
You can use icicle Christmas lights instead. You won’t need to wrap them loosely because they already have the right shape. A mirror garland is a long piece of string with tiny mirror circles or squares glued to it.
This works best with string lights that have to be connected to an outlet.
The closer you pin the strands together, the brighter your ceiling will be. Save time by using netted or latticed fairy lights. Make sure that the width of the net matches the width of your porch or ceiling. You can use this method outside under porch roofs. Make sure that the lights are suitable to go outside. [9] X Research source
You can also secure the lights to the frame of a full body standing mirror instead. Use nails or thumbtacks for wooden frames, or wall hooks for plastic/metal frames.
If there are any lights sticking out from the sides of the unit, fold them behind the unit. Use a hammer to pry the nails out of the shelf backing first, then pull the backing off.
Connect multiple wall-mounted shelves by nailing the wire to the wall behind them. Make sure that the nail goes between the twisted wires, not through them. If you are using battery-operated lights, hide the battery pack behind an item on the shelf.
Make a simple chandelier by painting a hula hoop black or white, then suspending it from the ceiling using 3 to 4 chains and a large ceiling hook. If you are using battery-operated lights, hide the battery pack between some lights on the chandelier. Decorate the chandelier further with moss and fake flowers for a floral chandelier.
Wrap long strands of lights around the tall bed posts. Drape latticed or netted lights across the top of a sheer canopy. Wrap the lights around the frame, and let them droop from the curtains.
Wrap small, delicate lights around indoor plants and small trees, such as a ficus. [16] X Research source
This works best with trees that are close together. If you have to connect 2 or more strands together, the trees are too far apart.
Use lights with silver or white wires for white pergolas and arches. Use lights with gold wires for brown (unpainted wood) pergolas and arches. If your arch is curved, rather than square, you can wrap the lights around the sides as well.
Examples of ornamental lights include orbs, bells, lanterns, pinecones, and other interesting shapes. Standard fairy lights are the incandescent ones that look like Christmas lights.
