Dress Up Trees With Moravian Stars
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Photo By: Brian Patrick Flynn
Photo By: Brian Patrick Flynn
Photo By: Brian Patrick Flynn
Photo By: Brian Patrick Flynn
Photo By: Brian Patrick Flynn
Photo By: Brian Patrick Flynn
Magical Moravian Stars
To dress up your front yard trees you'll need: plastic or metal exterior plug-in Moravian stars; black zip ties; one 12' exterior extension cord for each Moravian star; one or two 75' grounded exterior extension cord per tree; a ladder; a camera; paper; and a pencil.
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Create an Installation Plan
Snap a digital photo of the tree best fit for the Moravian star makeover. Tip: Take the photo from the street to determine the proper installation plan which will make the biggest impact from far away.
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Sketch Placement
On a piece of paper, sketch overall placement of Moravian stars as they will appear once suspended from the tree.
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Hang Moravian Stars
Use ladder to reach branches and install each Moravian star in its intended position by wrapping the attached cord around each branch.
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Add and Secure Extension Cords
Plug each Moravian star into extension cords, securing each cord to branches with zip ties. Note: To avoid overloading a power source, limit six 12' extension cords to every one 75' extension cord.
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Connect Cords Together
Once all Moravian stars are secured to branches with 12' extension cords and zip ties, plug groupings of six 12' cords into 75' cords.
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You're Finished!
As soon as night falls, turn on your Moravian stars and watch your tree light up the yard.
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