Before you rush to the craft store for holiday decorations, take a look around your house. You might be surprised to find ...

Soft copper wire: 22 gauge (wire diameter 0.6mm): 20cm (8 inch) for snowflakes 28 gauge (wire diameter 0.3mm): 15cm (6 inch) 20 gauge (wire diameter 0.8mm): 2 cm (about 0.7 inch) for each beaded chain ...