How to fluff a Christmas Tree?

Fluffing a Christmas tree: How to do some things don’t occur to you until you figure out you are doing it wrong. Saying Rural. or Worcestershire. Trying to verify you’re a human online and you are not sure if the corner of the bus counts as a bus or not. Also: Fluffing a Christmas tree.

Until you decorate a Christmas tree that is WAY TOO THIN and needs fluffing, you probably never thought about how to make a Christmas tree look more full.

But there is beauty in the basics. Let’s get fluffin’.

How to Fluff Your Christmas Tree

Fluffing a Christmas tree is key to making it look full and lush, creating a beautiful base for your decorations.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you fluff your tree like a pro:

1. Set Up Your Tree

• Assemble: Set up your Christmas tree
• Shape the Sections: If your tree comes in multiple sections, fluff each section individually before stacking them together.

2. Start from the Bottom

• Begin at the Base: Start fluffing the branches at the bottom and work your way up. This ensures you don’t miss any spots and can see your progress.

3. Work Each Branch

• Separate Branches: Gently pull apart each branch tip, spreading them out in different directions.
• Fan Out the Tips: Each branch tip should be fanned out to cover as much space as possible. This helps to fill in gaps and make the tree look fuller.

4. Shape the Inner Branches

• Inner Branches First: Focus on the inner branches closest to the trunk first. Spread them out to create depth and make the tree look denser.
• Outer Branches Next: After shaping the inner branches, move on to the outer branches, ensuring they are spread out evenly.

How to you bulk up a skinny Christmas tree? Use a Combination of Techniques

• Bend and Curve: Bend and curve the branches slightly for a more natural look. Trees in nature aren’t perfectly straight, so adding some curves can enhance realism.
• Adjust as Needed: Step back periodically to check your work and make adjustments as necessary. Ensure there are no large gaps or flat spots.

Final Touches

• Step Back and Review: Once you’ve fluffed all the branches, step back and review the entire tree. Look for any sparse areas that need additional fluffing.
• Fine-Tune: Fine-tune the branches until you’re satisfied with the overall appearance.

5. Lighting and Decorating

• Add Lights First: If your tree isn’t pre-lit, add lights before decorating. Weave the lights in and out of the branches for an even glow.
• Decorate: Now that your tree is perfectly fluffed, it’s ready for ornaments and other decorations.

Remember, fluffing can take some time, but the effort is worth it for a stunning and full-looking Christmas tree. Enjoy the process and let the magic of the season inspire you!

Make a Christmas tree look fuller with ornaments

In most of the homes I decorate, they underestimate how many ornaments will fill the tree.

Well, let me help. Get MORE than you think you need.

Need a place to start? Find some of my recent decorations here,

my Christmas decorating toolbox,

and what I used to decorate my house.

You don’t have to do guesswork on how your tree will look best. Let me help.