Today, when I started to think about the Tip of the Day, my brain was not working right and I could not think of anything. So, I called the Santa Ana warehouse for suggestions. The first question that I was asked was, “How much ribbon do you need to decorate a Christmas tree?” I have been asked this many times before and my mental logjam was broken.
This was not an easy answer to come by. Most companies and most designers will tell you that the number can be very different. It all depends on how tightly or loosely you wrap the ribbon and how much spacing you put between the wraps. The number can vary quite widely. The answer came from moving to a different product. I found some recommendations for the amount of Christmas garland decorations to place on a Christmas Tree. These are the general recommendations of where to start:
Tree Height | Amount of Ribbon |
4′ – 5′ | 40 feet – 55 feet |
6′ – 6.5′ | 70 feet – 75 feet |
7′ – 7.5′ | 84 feet – 98 feet |
8′ – 9′ | 120 feet – 150 feet |
Remember, these are generalized suggestions. You can use these as a guide on how much ribbon to start with. These guides also apply to fabric or netting used as garland in a tree.
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Hope this helps!