Decorating A Vintage Aluminum Xmas Tree

Although we see a lot of these artificial Christmas trees nowadays, they are considered to be vintage since they were introduced and were highly popular during the 60's. This aluminum Xmas tree is generally made out of tin foils that give it a sparkle on its own.

The best way to showcase the presence of an aluminum tree is the right kind of lighting. There is technically no need for a lot of ornaments added since it is sparkling naturally due to the aluminum make. With the right kind of lighting though, it is easy to see beautiful reflections from the aluminum's natural sparkle.

It is logical for an aluminum Xmas tree to be very delicate when you buy it. Since they were mostly manufactured at least 30 years ago, it is expected that they are already a little bent because of age. Hence, careful handling is absolutely required.

Hanging lights on the tree itself is not really a good idea. Although the branches are made of a kind of metal and are sturdy up to some point, they are not designed to hold a number of lights. Plus, putting lights on the bright branches is just going to end up too bright.

A better option is to place some lights near the tree. The original way to light up this tree in the 60's is with a rotating color wheel, which works on the colors red, yellow, green and white. They are reflected in the aluminum tinsel and give the tree a different color each time. One can find these wheels in vintage shops. Otherwise, one can come up with a unique variation.

Using an aluminum Xmas tree is probably the best option if one wishes to do away which all the hassle of decorating a large tree for the holidays. It is also the perfect choice for those who have limited living space at home.


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