Christmas Baubles

Choosing Baubles That Fit Your Tree and Theme

A bauble is the most repeated element on a decorated tree — a 2.1m tree dressed properly will carry 40 to 80 of them, which means the wrong size, finish or colour gets amplified across the whole display. Our bauble range runs from 3cm mini ornaments through 15cm statement spheres, with finishes including shatterproof lacquer, glitter, glass-look and foil. Picking the right combination of size, finish and colour before you buy prevents a tree that reads flat or busy.

Browse Baubles by Finish and Size

Glass-Look Baubles

Shatterproof resin and plastic with a glass-like sheen. The practical choice for families with children or pets.

Glitter & Sequin Baubles

Coated in fine glitter or sequinned fabric for maximum sparkle under fairy lights. Expect some glitter transfer.

Boxed Bauble Sets

Multi-packs (12 to 24) in matched colourways. Best value for dressing a full tree — 24-pack 30mm lacquer sets start under $25.

Large Statement Baubles

10cm to 15cm spheres used in smaller numbers as focal points. Place these deep in the tree for depth.

Sizing Baubles to Your Tree

Mixing sizes is key — a tree dressed only in 7cm baubles looks uniform. Use 10cm to 15cm pieces placed deeper in the branches as anchors, with 5cm to 7cm baubles toward the tips for density. The Tree Calculator gives exact numbers for your specific tree.

Colour: Working With Your Theme

The GSC search data shows strong demand for specific colours — red baubles alone pull 2,000+ impressions, with black, pink and gold also performing. The fastest route to a cohesive tree is choosing one of our six store styling themes (Kingdom, Manor, Gilded Noel, Glam of Nature, Merry-Go-Round, Plum Poetry) and selecting bauble finishes within that palette:

• Red and gold (Kingdom) — the traditional pairing. Red lacquer with gold glitter accents.
• Burgundy and green (Manor) — deep, rich tones. Matte burgundy with green picks.
• Champagne and ivory (Gilded Noel) — metallic warm tones. Champagne glitter with ivory pearls.
• Natural greens and browns (Glam of Nature) — wood-look finishes with minimal sparkle.
• Multi-colour (Merry-Go-Round) — bright primary colours for a playful tree.
• Purple and silver (Plum Poetry) — deep purple with silver glitter.

Finishes Explained: Shatterproof, Glitter, Foil

The finish determines both the look and the practicality. Shatterproof lacquer (our 30mm and 80mm boxed sets) gives a glass appearance with impact resistance — the safe default for families. Glitter coatings catch fairy-light sparkle but shed slightly during handling. Foil wraps create a flat metallic sheen for a modern look. Matte finishes absorb light rather than reflecting it, useful for toning down an overly bright tree.

Placement Technique: How Professionals Hang Baubles

Start with the largest baubles and place them deep in the tree, close to the trunk. This creates a sense of depth — the eye reads layers rather than a flat wall of ornaments. Next, hang mid-size baubles (7cm) on the branch tips. Finish with the smallest (3cm to 5cm) as fillers in any gaps. Vary the hanging depth along each branch. Use ribbon or bead garlands between bauble layers to add texture and visual breaks.

Complementing Your Baubles

• Picks and sprays tucked between baubles add height and texture.
• A tree topper in the same finish as your dominant bauble colour ties the display together.
• Fairy lights or cluster lights underneath the bauble layer create the sparkle that makes glitter and glass-look finishes pop.
• A tree skirt grounds the base and frames the lower decorations.

Storage Tips

• Keep baubles in their original segmented boxes to prevent finishes rubbing against each other.
• Store in a cool, dry place — heat degrades glitter adhesion and warps plastic finishes.
• Label boxes by colour and size for faster setup next season.

Clear and Glass-Look Baubles: The Quiet Workhorses

Clear and glass-look baubles are the most underrated pieces in the box. Clear baubles act as a neutral filler that stretches a colour palette without diluting it, they catch fairy-light reflection better than any matte finish, and the fillable styles let you personalise with feathers, greenery or keepsakes. The glass question is mostly about placement: genuine glass-look pieces carry the depth and weight people love, but on a family tree that gets climbed by kids and cats, shatterproof glass-look resin delivers 95 percent of the shine with none of the sweep-ups. For character pieces beyond standard baubles, our wider ornaments range covers novelty shapes and keepsake finishes.

Packs or Singles: Getting the Mix Right

The efficient approach is to build the base of the tree with boxed sets and spend your individual-piece budget on a handful of statement baubles. A practical ratio is roughly 70 percent matched set pieces for coverage and consistency, and 30 percent singles for personality. Sets also hold their colourways from year to year, which makes extending next season's decorating simpler than chasing individual finishes that sell out. Check the set size against the tree count in our sizing guide above — buying two matched 24-packs for a 2.1m tree is usually better value per piece than the same coverage in singles.

Individual statement baubles are also the pieces worth collecting on holiday travels — one beautiful single per year becomes a tree with a memory in every branch before you know it.

Frequently Asked Questions — Baubles

How many baubles do I need for a 6ft tree?

For a 1.8m (6ft) tree, 30 to 50 baubles gives good coverage. Use a mix of sizes — 5cm to 7cm as the main pieces with a few larger 10cm baubles for depth. Our Tree Calculator gives exact numbers.

What size baubles look best on a 7ft tree?

The sweet spot is 7cm to 10cm as your main bauble, with a few 10cm to 15cm statement pieces deeper in the branches. Add 5cm fillers toward the tips. Forty to sixty baubles is the recommended count for a 2.1m tree.

Are shatterproof baubles as nice as real glass?

Modern shatterproof resin and plastic finishes closely mimic the sheen of glass, and most people can't tell the difference at tree distance. They're lighter, safer around children and pets, and won't shatter if dropped. Glitter and foil finishes are also applied to shatterproof bases.

Do you sell baubles in specific colours like red, black or pink?

Yes. We stock baubles in a full colour range including red, black, pink, gold, silver, green, blue, purple, champagne and ivory. Individual colours and boxed multi-packs are available. Red is our most searched and stocked colour.

What is the best value bauble pack?

Our 24-pack 30mm lacquer bauble sets are the best value-per-piece, dressing a full tree for under $25. The 12-pack 80mm sets are ideal if you want fewer, larger baubles as statement pieces.

Can I mix bauble finishes on one tree?

Absolutely — mixing finishes (lacquer, glitter, matte) within a single colour family adds depth. The key is keeping the colour palette consistent. Mixing more than two finishes starts to look busy.