Did you know that... The most expensive Christmas tree bauble was made in Great Britain and is decorated with 188 rubies and 500 small diamonds set in white gold! This "modest" Christmas tree decoration can be yours for approximately PLN 400,000. We cannot imagine a Christmas tree without Christmas baubles, they are an indispensable element of decorating our tree. At first, instead of baubles , there were apples, walnuts and baked eggs on the Christmas tree! So when did the first bauble appear?
The story of a little bauble that conquered the world.
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The year is 1840. Hans Greiner, saddened that he could not afford cookies, apples or nuts to decorate his Christmas tree, went to work at the Lausch glassworks. While working, he accidentally formed a small empty ball of glass and came up with the brilliant idea of decorating his Christmas tree with these balls! According to legend, this is how the first glass Christmas tree baubles were created! In the mid-19th century, many small plants decorating baubles were established. Traditionally, men blew the glass and women and children were responsible for decorating and carefully packaging it.
In the mid-20th century, the first bauble factory in Poland was established! The factory operated until 2008, producing over a million different baubles every day. Over time, the methods of producing Christmas baubles began to be improved. The materials from which they were made have also changed. In 2013, the first bauble was created using 3D printing. The Chinese Christmas decorations market has definitely taken over the world in the field of Christmas tree decorations. Are they safe? According to research conducted as part of the pan-European AskREACH project, artificial Christmas trees, baubles and lights contain a lot of toxic substances!
Avoid toxic substances and make your own Christmas baubles!
- Crochet Christmas tree baubles Crocheting is a time-consuming method, but it is worth spending the time for the effect that can be achieved with yarn and crochet. Watch the video and get inspired to create.
- String Christmas baubles The most impressive decorations usually do not require much effort. This is also the case with string baubles . To make it you only need: string, wood glue, balloon. Wrap the inflated balloon with dry string, then wrap it tightly and coat it with glue and water. Dry gently with a towel and leave on the radiator overnight. In the morning, pop the balloon with a needle.
- Wooden Christmas baubles You will need: paints, wooden flat baubles and markers. Let your creativity flow and paint your Christmas bauble!
- Christmas tree baubles made of light bulbs Use used light bulbs, paint them as you like and attach a string to the top to hang them on the Christmas tree.
How to store baubles so that they will serve you for many years?
Do you want your precious baubles that you inherited or made yourself to last for decades? Here is some information that may be useful to you. We can use any box, e.g. shoe boxes, to store baubles . Secure Christmas tree baubles so they don't roll around inside with cotton wool, small napkins or used paper bags. 
You can also use cardboard compartments instead of filler protection. If the baubles are decorated with glitter, crystals or lace, protect them with thin tissue paper. Additionally, you can find plastic boxes on the Internet especially dedicated to Christmas baubles. Thanks to the tight lid, they protect the decorations against dust accumulation. They can be wiped with a cotton cloth when packing. For Christmas tree baubles with sequins, you can use an old makeup brush.