My mother in law always does popcorn garland for her tree. This year she wants to add cranberries for a bit of color. She wants to know if she's supposed to do anything special to them to keep them from rotting off the string?
2006-12-03 11:24:07 · 4 answers · asked by Tygress122 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Tygress,
The times I have done this I have never had cranberries rot. The one thing they do, is dehydrate, getting smaller. This means you need to plan on either living with increasing space between berries (to a certain point), allowing a way to tie the strands tighter, or I have had good luck threading them on elastic thread found in the sewing department. I like threading 4 popcorn, 1 cranberry, 4 popcorn, 1 cranberry, etc. Use a thimble as well to prevent those sore fingers. Enjoy the season!
2006-12-03 11:32:23 · answer #1 · answered by Tj aka Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing you need to do. Just make sure they are completely dry.
I know one person who soaks their string in water every few days to keep them plump - but that seems to be too much effort.
2006-12-03 11:32:37 · answer #2 · answered by amyopera123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think u can soak them in water for a little while then try and string them and let them dry
2006-12-03 11:27:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No just string them.
2006-12-03 11:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by ibeboatin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋