Strands of garland can be easily made for an N scale railroad or 1:144 scale dollhouse scene using Sulky sliver thread, a flat mylar based thread available from needlework or quilter's supply houses.
To make the garland, use tape to hold two contrasting colors of Sulky sliver thread (or other metallic threads) together at one end. Twist the threads together to form a garland. Tape the ends together when you are finished twisting.
To secure the threads, glue the ends with Pva glue and set them aside to dry, using tape to keep the garland stretched out.
If the threads still want to unwind after they have been stretched for an hour or two, run a very fine bead of glue on the end of a pin, down the length of the garland and leave it to dry.
Place the garland on buildings or in trees to decorate your 1:144 or N scale Christmas scene.
If you use the metallic Sulky Sliver threads, your garland will mimic the effect of a strand of Christmas lights when you view it without magnification.
