Copper stars to hang as Design Accessories

Cut a basic star shape out of paper.

Cut the stars out with heavy duty scissors

For my design I added a patina to the copper

See the Tutorial below for detailed instructions on how to add a Patina

To add the stars to the design:

And let it dry on a paper towel.

Remember not to handle the stars too much. The effect is not yet permanent and can still chip away.

To hang the star: Make a small hole on one end using a hammer and a sharp object like a nail or screw.

Design note: use a piece of wood under the star to protect your surface.

Fold wire into a hairpin bend. Thread wire through the hole.

Split the wire open...

... By wrapping the one leg around the support on one side and the other leg around the support on the other end. I love this way of adding the stars because you can place the stars and then adjust the angle to be exactly how you want it.

or hook the star to dangle freely down the design:

Slip the one end through the star and the other over the support in the design.

or the quickest... but the least versatile way:

And glue the star into the design with hot glue.