The structural characteristics of Christmas decorations mainly include the following aspects:
Material and production process:
Glass ball and ceramic cover: Some Christmas decorations adopt a combination of glass ball and ceramic cover. The glass ball is hollow with a mouth on the surface, and the ceramic cover is connected to the inside of the glass ball through a hollow structure to form an overall Christmas decoration shape.
3D printing technology: Modern Christmas decorations often use 3D printing technology, especially using recycled plastic bottles (such as PET bottles) to make decorations. These materials are transformed into beautiful Christmas decorations through 3D printing technology, which is both environmentally friendly and modern.
Glass art: Glass artists melt glass at high temperatures and wrap it around a steel frame to create a glass Christmas tree as high as 31 feet. This process not only demonstrates superb skills, but also creates a shocking visual effect.
Design concept and environmental protection concept:
Combination of modern and traditional: Architects cleverly combine modern design concepts with Christmas classic traditions in their designs to create a festive atmosphere that is both warm and modern. For example, the "Starry Snowflake" installation in the Star Street Community in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, uses renewable materials to celebrate the festival and spread the concept of sustainable development.
Environmentally friendly materials: Many Christmas decorations use recycled materials, such as recycled plastic bottles (PET bottles) converted into decorations through 3D printing technology, which reflects the practice of environmental protection concepts.
Specific structural features of decorations:
Christmas wreath: Usually made of evergreen plants (such as pine branches, fir trees or holly) woven into a circle, symbolizing eternity and hope. The wreath is decorated with natural materials such as pine cones, dried fruits, cinnamon sticks or orange slices, emphasizing the natural beauty of winter.
Desktop Christmas tree: Made of balsa wood chips, cut into isosceles triangles and inserted together, painted with favorite colors, to make a small and exquisite tabletop Christmas tree.
Small red fruit string: String small red fruits (such as cranberries and cherries) with thread, match pine needles and paper labels to create decorations with a strong festive atmosphere.