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    DIY Icicle Ornaments

    By Stacy 85 Comments

    When I was growing up my mom had gorgeous antique ornaments. She also had hand blown glass icicles that she hung on the tree with them. They were my absolute favorite! Having four boys and a dog, I don't dare hang fragile glass ornaments on my tree. I figured out a way to make these DIY icicle ornaments. And the best part? They won't break!

    This post is sponsored by HomeRight but all ideas and opinions are 100% my own.

    DIY Icicle Ornaments

    Back when I was working on another plexiglass project for my book, the thought came to me that I could make some icicles out of acrylic sheets. Turns out, it is easier than you might think!

    Supplies:

    8x10 Plexiglass (Acrylic Sheet)

    Acrylic Knife

    Leather Gloves

    Heat Gun

    Drill & Drill Bit

    Sandpaper

    Ruler (For Straight Edge)

    Step 1:

    I bought a thin (⅛ inch) 8 x 10 plexiglass sheet and a plexiglass knife that was hanging just above where the sheets of plexiglass were at Home Depot.

    You will need something to act as the straight edge to cut against.

    I placed the ruler along the edge creating a long triangle shape. I scored it about 5 times. I left the thin protective film on for the cutting process.

    Step 2:

    After that I used needle nosed pliers to snap it off. Start at the top and gently snap and keep moving down to the tip. Then you should be able to snap the whole thing off. Sometimes the tip will break off, but that is okay. Sand it if it is sharp.

    Step 3:

    You can drill a hole for the string after you are done making them, but I found it to be easier to do it while they are still flat. Make sure to lay down some scrap wood to protect your work surface.

    Step 4:

    It is time to grab some thick leather gloves and a heat gun.

    Always work in a ventilated area. Open a window or crack the door open. You may want to wear a mask for this as well. There are no strong fumes. In fact, I could not smell anything, but it is better to be on the safe side.

    Hold the plexiglass with a gloved hand and the heat gun with the other. Heat only the top little bit. It will be ready when it gets soft and bends a bit.

    Step 5:

    Twist the plexiglass and allow it to cool for a few seconds. It will harden again as it cools.

    The neat thing about this HT400 Wagner heat gun is that it has a built in stand. You will be putting it down and picking it up a lot during this project so it is nice that it is easy to do without fear of it burning your work surface.

    Heat the next little section the same way as before. And then twist it again and allow it to cool. Repeat this process until you reach the end.

    *Optional:

    I love seeded glass (glass with bubbles) and I think that icicles look more realistic when they have them, so I held the heat gun in place longer for some until bubbles formed.

    I used fishing line to hang them but you can use string or metal hooks.

    I chose to add snowflake ornaments and some blue bulbs to add to the overall winter wonderland feel.

    What do you think? Would you ever make some icicle ornaments?

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    Comments

    1. NaDell

      December 16, 2014 at 6:24 pm

      I think I'd use the heat gun to make creme brulee first!

      Reply
    2. Anne Marie

      December 16, 2014 at 6:48 pm

      I would use it to remove some stubborn bumper stickers that I want removed!

      Reply
    3. Tracy McNair

      December 16, 2014 at 7:02 pm

      I would love to make the icicle ornaments!

      Reply
    4. Leanne

      December 16, 2014 at 7:14 pm

      The icicles tuned out perfect. What a great idea! I would make some personalized candles.

      Reply
    5. Melanie

      December 16, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      I would like to try your icicle ornaments!

      Reply
    6. Paula@SweetPea

      December 16, 2014 at 7:41 pm

      Love this project! My mom has glass icicle ornaments on her tree and I've always wanted some for mine. Making my own would be fun!

      Reply
    7. Vanessa

      December 16, 2014 at 7:47 pm

      I would absolutely make these adorable ornaments! LOVE!

      Reply
    8. Tara

      December 16, 2014 at 8:04 pm

      Oh, those icicles are amazing, Stacy! I love the idea of embossing as well! I'm going to keep my fingers crossed!

      Reply
    9. Debbie Flowers

      December 16, 2014 at 8:24 pm

      Love the icicles. Maybe the heat gun should be a last minute addition to my wish list? ;)

      Reply
    10. Deb Jackson

      December 16, 2014 at 8:45 pm

      I would try the icicles first thing.

      Reply
    11. Jamie

      December 16, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      I would love to try out these ornaments! My mom had little glass ones, too.

      Reply
    12. Darla Bunyan

      December 16, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      I would make this ornament, thanks for the tutorial! I also read some great tips about all sorts of things you can do with one of these on Pinterest the other night, sounds very handy to have around!

      Reply
    13. Ashley @ Cherished Bliss

      December 16, 2014 at 10:19 pm

      It's alway so hard for me to decide what I will make with something. I pretty much change my mind right up until the last possible second ; ) But I would most definitely burn me some wood!! Maybe just for the scent ; ) haha, but no really, I think it would be fun to burn the wood grain and do some kind of painting affect.

      Reply
    14. Kara Cook

      December 16, 2014 at 10:31 pm

      Wow Stacy, these are amazing! I'd want to use the heat gun to make them, and then of course after all that work I'd need to make some creme brulee to celebrate! :)

      Reply
    15. Pat

      December 16, 2014 at 10:42 pm

      Those icicle ornaments are awesome. I would love to try that heat gun out.

      Reply
    16. Sandi Allen

      December 16, 2014 at 10:45 pm

      i would Love to make some of these icicle ornaments. These are sweet!

      Reply
    17. Diana Priebe

      December 16, 2014 at 11:08 pm

      I would LOVE to win this awesome tool and make gift baskets and use it to shrink wrap the plastic on a basket of homemade gifts. Thank you so much!

      Reply
    18. Kelly

      December 16, 2014 at 11:33 pm

      Well, first I'd make some of these lovelies! Then I'd love to have it for shrink wrap :)

      Reply
    19. Angela Saver

      December 17, 2014 at 2:22 am

      I would make these icicle ornaments!

      andysavi.mom@gmail.com

      Reply
    20. Carrie

      December 17, 2014 at 3:56 am

      Those ornaments are so cool! If I had a heat gun, I'm not sure exactly what I would do - but I would try to figure out something crafty!

      Reply
    21. Tiffany

      December 17, 2014 at 4:18 am

      These are too cool! I'd try the plexiglass bowl and it would definitely come in handy for embossing (I have to use my toaster for that)!

      Reply
    22. Sean C

      December 17, 2014 at 5:27 am

      Definitely use it to shrink wrap window seeing as it's super cold here in Michigan. And some yummy creme brulee.

      Reply
    23. Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs

      December 17, 2014 at 5:33 am

      Oh I think the crafting possibilities for his are amazing! Christmas ornaments are a great idea!

      Reply
    24. Alina

      December 17, 2014 at 5:38 am

      I'd love to try and make a lucite bowl.

      Reply
    25. Ashleigh Hall

      December 17, 2014 at 5:43 am

      Stacy!! You are such a genius with whatever tool is in your hand! These icicle ornaments are so darling! I love your ideas and appreciate your generous nature in sharing the how-to's! Hope you have a blessed holiday season!

      Reply
    26. lesley

      December 17, 2014 at 6:33 am

      i really want to try embossing.....been putting it off because i don't have a heat gun and haven't bought one yet

      Reply
    27. Jessica

      December 17, 2014 at 6:55 am

      I'd love to see how it works taking off paint. Stripping wood can be such a pain!

      Reply
    28. jessica w

      December 17, 2014 at 6:58 am

      I would love to make some acrylic photo frames for our walls

      Reply
    29. beth clark

      December 17, 2014 at 7:00 am

      I do alot of baskets so this would be perfect shrink wrap. thanks for the giveaway.

      Reply
    30. Judy

      December 17, 2014 at 7:19 am

      I would try the icicles first and then move on down the list. So many great options!

      Reply
    31. Danita

      December 17, 2014 at 7:29 am

      Wow! You really never cease to amaze me with your talents!
      How creative! Well done, my friend!

      Reply
    32. Andrea D.

      December 17, 2014 at 7:32 am

      I would love to make the icicle ornaments. They are so cool.

      Reply
    33. Lavada Parker

      December 17, 2014 at 7:36 am

      I would first use this to remove stubborn wallpaper that is driving me nuts!

      Reply
    34. Erin Ellis

      December 17, 2014 at 8:06 am

      I've been wanting one of these for my art studio! I would use it to make unique frames, embossing, and I would love to try your ornaments. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
      Erin

      Reply
    35. Leah

      December 17, 2014 at 8:10 am

      This would be super fun for a lot of cub scout activities!! Thanks for the chance to win!

      Reply
    36. Colleen

      December 17, 2014 at 8:29 am

      These are so beautiful! I would love to try and make them!

      Reply
    37. Barbara Bealer

      December 17, 2014 at 8:37 am

      This looks like a very interesting project...and do-able as well. Love to have the digital heatgun.

      Reply
    38. jamie baird

      December 17, 2014 at 8:49 am

      I would use the heat gun for many projects. I repurpose furniture and do lots of crafts. Would love to try the icicle ornaments.

      Reply
    39. Sheryle G

      December 17, 2014 at 9:12 am

      I would like to try the icicles.

      Reply
    40. Anna

      December 17, 2014 at 9:15 am

      You are seriously a genius! Oh my word, I love these!

      Anna :)

      Reply
    41. Kim

      December 17, 2014 at 9:30 am

      I think the first thing I would use the heat gun for would be to remove the stickiness left over from the stickers my daughter put on my car.

      Reply
    42. Davina Sanchez

      December 17, 2014 at 9:31 am

      I love these! I have needed a heat gun for many little projects! What a great give-a-way!

      Reply
    43. Susan Snyder

      December 17, 2014 at 9:40 am

      how fun I have sooo many projects this would help me in! Happy Holiday season

      Reply
    44. Karen K.

      December 17, 2014 at 10:56 am

      I'm very unoriginal. I want to try your icicle idea. My husband grew up with icicles on the Christmas tree and loves the way they look. We haven't purchased any for our tree, though, because they're too expensive. This is the perfect solution!

      Reply
    45. Karen H

      December 17, 2014 at 11:05 am

      I think the first thing I'd like to make before Christmas is some of those icicles! They look great!

      Thank you for the giveaway!

      Reply
    46. Brynne@TheGatheredHome

      December 17, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      These icicle ornaments are incredible! I love the bowl you made with the heat gun, so I might try something similar!

      Reply
    47. Joanna

      December 17, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      I think I would try my hand at creme brulee. Love that stuff!

      Reply
    48. Angela W

      December 17, 2014 at 12:29 pm

      I would make different home decor items for the holidays.

      Reply
    49. Lindsay

      December 17, 2014 at 1:04 pm

      I love your icicles, and since my tree has a snow theme this year, I would probably start with an ornament along those lines. What a fun toy!

      Reply
    50. One Small Panda

      December 17, 2014 at 1:30 pm

      I love DIY posts. Gonna have to try your icicle ornaments

      Reply
    51. Mary ann

      December 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      I would love to make the icicle ornaments but I'm sure will use it for other household projects!

      Reply
    52. KC

      December 17, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      I want to make an abstract bowl.

      Reply
    53. Susan M.

      December 17, 2014 at 3:32 pm

      I actually have one of these on my wishlist this year specifically to use for restoring the trim on my car ("you’ve seen older cars that used to have black trim but now look more like a dull gray. Using a heat gun you can restore that trim to its original shine!" Who knew!!!)

      But more significantly, I'd love to add one of these to my crafting arsenal! Thanks for the opportunity - please, PLEASE pick me!

      Reply
    54. LISA M

      December 17, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      creme brulee

      Reply
    55. Emily C

      December 17, 2014 at 4:04 pm

      I'd definitely have to try some creme brules, but I LOVE your icicles and would probably make those too!

      Reply
    56. Betsey A Freyberger

      December 17, 2014 at 6:08 pm

      I would use the heat gun to remove the all the adhesive that was left when our vinyl fence was fixed!! I would love to try the icicles ornaments also!!

      Reply
    57. Shannon B.

      December 17, 2014 at 8:02 pm

      I would love to try to make these ornments!

      Reply
    58. Ashley W.

      December 18, 2014 at 6:21 am

      I think I would have to make some of those icicle ornaments!

      Reply
    59. Lisa

      December 18, 2014 at 7:34 am

      I love your icicle ornaments, I'd make those and then try the bowl tutorial! These would be great gift ideas too. Thanks for the chance to win.

      Reply
    60. Amy Latta

      December 18, 2014 at 8:42 am

      Oh my gosh, that's SO COOL! They're beautiful! And now I want a heat gun! I'd google everything I could use it for as far as crafting and art, and then get started!

      Reply
    61. Abigail

      December 18, 2014 at 9:44 am

      I would make some storage containers out of old records!

      Reply
    62. patty

      December 18, 2014 at 9:49 am

      I would like to make some plexi shelves and remove some paint.

      Reply
    63. Michelle

      December 18, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      Those ornaments are beautiful!! I would definitely start by using the heat gun to make those! I've previously used a heat gun only for shrink wrap. I love seeing your decorative uses.

      Reply
    64. Dawn Spurling

      December 18, 2014 at 7:02 pm

      Any tree would look beautiful with these!

      Reply
    65. Michelle Hardwick

      December 18, 2014 at 11:07 pm

      I would use the heat gun to emboss and to help my vinyl projects. Also these awesome icicles!

      Reply
    66. Wenda

      December 19, 2014 at 5:11 am

      Crime brûlée, of course! Then on to these icicle ornaments!

      Reply
    67. KC Coake

      December 19, 2014 at 7:06 am

      I LOVE these! They are so pretty! I think I'd like to try making some because they are so pretty on the tree and can't be broken by the kids or eaten by the animals. Perfections!

      Reply
    68. Shari

      December 19, 2014 at 10:21 am

      Oh I need one of those.

      Reply
    69. Melissa L.

      December 19, 2014 at 11:36 am

      I would use it for embossing. Thanks for the giveaway!

      Reply
    70. Colette W.

      December 19, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      I love this Stacy! So creative. I really want to make these for my tree next year. Crossing my fingers I win the gun so I can!!!

      Reply
    71. Jenn @ EngineerMommy

      December 19, 2014 at 2:10 pm

      Fabulous ornaments! Pinning!

      Reply
    72. Carrie

      December 19, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      I think I would make snowflakes. Your icicles turned out awesome!

      Reply
    73. shaunie

      December 20, 2014 at 1:54 pm

      I would love it to use when we do our arts and crafts

      Reply
    74. Amy Anderson

      December 21, 2014 at 7:46 pm

      These are amazing! I'd love to have a heat gun to remove stickers, but I'd try these too!

      Reply
    75. Tracy

      December 21, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      Well, I keep meaning to buy a propane torch for creme brulee, but I'd definitely try it with a heat gun if I had one!

      Reply
    76. Jennifer OBrien

      December 21, 2014 at 11:53 pm

      I would make jewlery!

      Reply
    77. Heather S

      December 23, 2014 at 11:26 am

      I would make these icicles first!

      Reply
    78. Lisa G

      December 23, 2014 at 6:58 pm

      I've never had creme brule. I'd totally love to make my own

      Reply
    79. Noreen

      December 26, 2014 at 9:50 am

      I'd like to try your icicles. I'd also use it on some stubborn tags that are difficult to peel off. I think it would be fun to experiment with some other plastic ornaments, too. I wonder how it would work with Shrinkys.

      Reply
    80. Katie

      December 27, 2014 at 6:30 pm

      Would love to use this to make jewelry - I'm thinking you could bend pieces like yours into bangles!

      Reply
    81. Cindy B

      December 28, 2014 at 10:28 pm

      Actually, I would gift this to my sweet husband because he is always borrowing mine!

      Reply
    82. Jane

      December 29, 2014 at 10:48 am

      Love the icicles you made. Gotta try to create sone, too.

      Reply
    83. Erlene Amat

      December 11, 2016 at 6:35 am

      What a neat idea! My hubby has a heat gun and I may have to steal it to make some of these. Thanks for sharing this on Merry Monday. Pinned.

      Reply
    84. Diane Long

      December 17, 2017 at 12:48 pm

      My mom made these and cut the strips and then heated them in the oven. Using two pliers picked them up and twisted them.

      Reply

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