Steps
STEP 1
Measure six branches to size and mark.
![measuring the branches](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/4288001ed0064a7c90b8f84db2761f2f.png)
STEP 2
Trim each of the branches to size.
Tools
Pruning Shear
![Trimming branches](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/b1d1ad19c1624dbf9421f5fd99ee9789.png)
STEP 3
Create two triangles with the six branches. Mark where the branches crossover where holes will be drilled.
![Marking branches](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/8b5bbc117e4e41a4846ae9e3d9dd2b39.png)
STEP 4
Secure the branches so they will not move with clamps. Drill holes through the marks created in the previous step.
Tools
Drill
![drilling holes through the branches](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/e88907032eda40fbab9416657e26d50b.png)
STEP 5
Overlap the two triangles to create a Star of David. Use screws to secure the star together.
Tools
Drill
![creating the star](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/68e4187580bb4ba891ce5ad1ff182579.png)
STEP 7
Loop the mini string lights around each of the branches.
![looping string lights](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/755b9380776049709b42d25a9d070b1e.png)