Description
The Isa Christmas tree topper is a white paper star with seven folded points. Each point is creased along its centre so the light in the room picks out every ridge. It sits on a silver steel stem that ends in a long coiled spring, and the whole piece is 33cm high, 21cm long and 5.5cm wide. There is no lamp socket, so this is a decoration rather than a light: nothing needs a plug and no cable trails through the branches. Its IP20 rating keeps it indoors and dry, which is exactly where a Christmas tree stands.
We like it for anyone who wants a crisp, simple finish at the top of the tree. White paper sits well against deep green needles and works with any scheme of baubles, from plain silver to bright colour, while the seven-point shape reads clearly from across the room. It suits a real or an artificial tree in a living room, hallway or dining room. Because it carries no light of its own, it never competes with the fairy lights you already have. At 0.05KG it adds almost nothing to the leading shoot, so even a slender tip can carry it.
The points are folded white paper and the stem and spring are silver steel, so the coil keeps a firm grip. Fitting it takes moments: slide the spring over the tip of the tree and turn it gently until the star faces the room. Paper softens in damp air, so keep the topper dry and well away from water. When the season ends, ease it off the branch and store it in a box with space around the points, so the folds stay sharp for next year.
Specification
| Body Material |
Steel |
| Body Colour |
Silver |
| Shade Material |
Paper |
| Shade Colour |
White |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Light Source |
without lamp socket |
| Length |
21cm |
| Width |
5.5cm |
| Height |
33cm |
| Weight |
0.05KG |
Frequently Asked
Is the Isa topper a light?
No. It has no lamp socket, so it is a purely decorative paper star that needs no plug, power supply or battery.
How does the topper fix to the tree?
A coiled steel spring at the end of the stem slides over the top shoot of the tree and grips it, holding the star in place.
How big is the star?
The topper is 33cm high, 21cm long and 5.5cm wide, and at 0.05KG it adds almost no weight to the top branch.
Can the topper go outdoors?
No. Its IP20 rating means it belongs indoors and dry, and the paper star would not cope with rain, so keep it for an indoor tree.
What material is the star?
The seven points are white paper, folded into crisp ridges, and the stem and spring are silver steel.
How should I store it after Christmas?
Keep it somewhere dry, in a box with space around the seven points, so the paper folds stay crisp for next year.