Description
These are 40mm orange metal pumpkin bells - small cast bells shaped as pumpkins that actually ring, sold in packs of 5, 10 or 20. They hang on a Christmas tree, a wreath, a garland or a Halloween display, which is a longer season than most seasonal decorations manage.
Bells are one of those decorations that work harder than they look. Hung on a tree they catch light the way a flat ornament cannot, because metal has depth and a printed bauble does not. Hung on a door wreath they announce every person who comes through. And because these are pumpkin-shaped rather than plain, they carry an orange autumn palette that suits Halloween in October and a warm-toned Christmas tree in December - so the same pack of twenty gets used twice a year instead of sitting in a box for eleven months.
Specifications
| Type |
Hanging decoration bells |
| Shape |
Pumpkin |
| Material |
Metal |
| Colour |
Orange |
| Size |
40mm |
| Pack sizes |
5, 10 or 20 bells |
| Use |
Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, Halloween displays, craft |
What's in the Box
| 5, 10 or 20 x Pumpkin Bells |
40mm orange metal bells, depending on the pack you select |
Why Metal Bells Beat Plastic Ornaments
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They actually ring - a real cast bell has a note. Plastic ones rattle, which is not the same thing and everyone can hear the difference.
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Metal catches light - a curved metal surface picks up tree lights and throws them back. Flat printed baubles absorb light instead of reflecting it.
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40mm is the useful size - big enough to see and hear, small enough to hang a dozen without the tree looking cluttered or the branches sagging.
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They survive the box - metal does not crack, chip or go brittle in a hot roof space the way plastic and glass ornaments do between seasons.
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Two seasons, one purchase - orange pumpkins suit Halloween in October and a warm-toned tree in December, which is unusual for a seasonal decoration.
How Do You Hang Small Bells on a Tree?
Thread them rather than hooking them. A short loop of thin ribbon, baker's twine or fishing line through the bell's top loop hangs better than a wire ornament hook, because a small bell on a rigid hook sits stiff and does not swing or ring. Tie the loop so the bell hangs about 5cm below the branch, which lets it move in the air current from a heater or a passing person - that movement is what makes the ringing happen. Hang them toward the outer third of the branches where they catch the light, and space them rather than clustering them, because a scattered dozen reads richer than a bunched dozen.
How Many Bells Do You Need?
For a full-size Christmas tree, twenty is the number that reads as a deliberate feature rather than an afterthought - roughly one every second branch tip on the visible side. A wreath takes five to eight. A mantelpiece garland takes ten spread along its length. If you are using them as accents among other ornaments rather than as the main event, five or ten is plenty. And if you are doing craft or Halloween wreath-making, buy the twenty pack, because bells are the thing you always run out of halfway through.
What Else Can You Use Pumpkin Bells For?
More than the tree. Wreath making, both autumn and Christmas. Tied to a garland along a mantelpiece or stair rail. Threaded onto a door hanger so the door jingles. Jewellery and keyring craft, since 40mm is a workable size for a charm. Wrapped onto a present as a gift topper that doubles as a small extra. Some people also use them for pets and craft projects where a small ringing element is wanted. They are simple components, and the pack sizes exist because most people find a second use once they have them.
Pair It With
Bells want light around them. Battery Fairy Lights are the simplest option for a tree or a wreath with no power point nearby, and the 52m Solar Fairy Lights handle an outdoor run. For a window or a backdrop, the 500 LED Warm White Curtain Lights and 96 LED Net Mesh Curtain Lights both work, and the 20m Waterproof Festoon Lights covers a verandah or back yard. For a Halloween display instead, hang the bells alongside the 3pk Hanging Ghost Decorations and a 2.5m Giant Stretch Spider Web. And the 3m Tinsel Curtain Backdrop gives you a shimmering wall to hang them against.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big are these bells?
40mm, which is roughly the width of two fingers. Big enough to see and hear on a tree, small enough that a dozen does not weigh a branch down.
What are they made of?
Metal, finished in orange. Metal is why they ring properly and why they survive years of being stored in a box between seasons.
Do they come with string or hooks?
The bells have a loop at the top, but ribbon, twine or ornament hooks are not included. Thin ribbon or baker's twine gives a better hang than a rigid wire hook.
What pack sizes are available?
Packs of 5, 10 or 20. Twenty is the right number for a full-size Christmas tree; five to eight suits a wreath.
Are they for Halloween or Christmas?
Both, which is the point. The pumpkin shape and orange finish suit an October display, and the same warm orange works on a Christmas tree or wreath in December.
Do they actually ring?
Yes - they are real metal bells with a clapper, not decorative shapes. Hang them with a little slack so they can move and you will hear them.
Are they safe around small children?
They are small metal parts with a loose clapper, so treat them as a choking hazard and keep them out of reach of children under 3. Hang them high on a tree if you have toddlers in the house.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from Australian stock to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional addresses in every state. Decorations sell fastest through October and again through November and December, so order ahead of both seasons.
Colours may look slightly different on screen due to differences between monitors. Please allow a small variation in measurements. Small parts - choking hazard. Keep away from children under 3 and supervise young children around tree decorations.
