A nice method to create beautiful Christmas tree ornaments (and much more) shows this tutorial on how to make string decorated ornaments (French).
It’s very easy:
- You choose the element to be decorated ((foam) sphere, box, paper bag etc.).
- Paint the pattern on with PVA glue (if necessary after sketching them with a pen).
- Put the string on the glue and fix with pins. The glue dries transparently.
- After the glue has dried, take away the pins and paint your ornament (or box or what ever you decorated). You can paint the string in another colour than the element. Additionally you can paint some little decorative patterns to lighten the background.
Best if you check the photos of the instruction, they explain every thing very well.
Links:
String Decorated Ornaments (Décors divers en ficelle) (French)