Chicken Wire Christmas Tree

The holiday season is upon us once again, and as usual, it's extremely busy.  This year I decided I wanted to do something unique, I wanted to create a Metal Christmas Tree (no need to water it, no need to clean up after it, no complicated instructions with hundreds of pieces, just something I can plug in and be done).  So I have done just that, I present the Chicken Wire Christmas Tree.  This is a simple project that can be completed in a few hours of time, and has many uses.  I even added a picture of my tree decorated for Valentine's Day!

Step 1: Materials

• 48" x 10' Chicken Wire (Poultry Netting)
• Binding Wire
• Metal Tomato Cage
• Pliers
• Christmas Lights

Comments

[clewis21]

Very nice. Looks like some of the ready mades in the store. Great idea because you can custom make these to size and colors. I suppose you could spray paint the wire frame before putting a specific color light, but the silver color reflects well.

[Yamiguru]

There are so many things that can be done with this type of tree, that is the main reason why I wanted to share this with everyone. Thank you for your comments and suggestions, it is very much appreciated! (^_^)b Happy Holidays!

[ejsilver26]

I need to make one of these for the chicken coop. I wonder if I should put it inside or outside of the coop? And what presents should I put under the tree?

[Yamiguru]

Aww. You must spoil your chickens. I wonder how they would react to the lights?! As for presents, chicken feed! Thank you for your comment :)

[ejsilver26]

We do spoil them. Free range and we feed them fresh fruits as snacks. They already get feed, but perhaps meal worms... :-) I'll post pics when we make ours.

[lunatrick2001]

Really nice looking decoration that anyone can make. Your instructions are detailed and easy to follow, that would look great both outside and inside. Awesome instructible Yamiguru

[Yamiguru]

Thanks a bunch, Lunatrick2001! :)

[cbep4ok]

Очень интересно и несложно. Будем праздновать новый год на даче - обязательно попробуем.

[Yamiguru]

Translated: "Very interesting and easy. We celebrate the new year in the country - must try."

Thank you for your comment :)

[jessyratfink]

Yay! This is so neat. I love wire Christmas trees. I wanted to do one like this but went with fabric instead. :)

[Yamiguru]

A fabric Christmas tree is a really great idea! Do you have any pictures of it? I'd love to see it! Thank you for your comment :)

[Reffner]

Been using these in my outdoor display for a few years. Nice instructible.

[Yamiguru]

Would you happen to have any pictures available that you could share? I'd love to see how these trees look as a lawn display. Thank you for your comment :)