- How big are these snowflakes compared with standard ornaments?
- Each is about 7.75 inches across, roughly two to three times a typical ball ornament. They work best on a full-size tree where smaller pieces would get lost.
- Are they heavy enough to bend branches?
- No. Fir wood at half an inch thick is light, so thin branches hold them without sagging. Heavier glass or resin ornaments of this size would pull branches down.
- Do they come with hanging strings or hooks?
- The set is described as hanging ornaments, but the listing does not spell out whether string, ribbon or hooks are included. Check the box contents or plan to supply your own.
- Can they be used outdoors?
- They are bare fir wood with a red finish, so prolonged rain or damp will warp or dull them. A covered porch is fine; open weather is not.
- Will the red finish chip?
- Painted wood can chip at the edges if knocked against a hard floor. Handle them by the body rather than the tips when packing them away.
- How do they compare with plastic snowflake ornaments?
- Wood looks warmer and more natural than molded plastic and holds up better than thin plastic that cracks. Plastic is cheaper and fully waterproof, which wood is not.
- Where is the Melrose Club Pack of 12 Fir Wood Snowflake 7.75" cheapest?
- At Michaels, for $36.99, 29% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Melrose Club Pack of 12 Fir Wood Snowflake 7.75"?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Michaels, Tractor Supply Co, Lowe's, Kohl's.