Monday, September 22, 2008
How To Make A twig Wreath
Materials
Round wreath ring-12 inch (inside diameter) for large wreath, 6 inch (inside diameter) for small wreath.
Brown wire (florist wire)
Twigs
Flowers, Pine cones, Berries to decorate
Supplies
Wire cutter
Pliers
Scissors or Branch cutter
Polyurethane spray (optional)
Steps
Begin by cutting the branches into random lengths ranging from 10-18" long. (The uncut, natural ends are the ends you see around the outside of the wreath. All cut ends will be hidden as we create the wreath.) Secure the leading end of your wire to the wreath ring with a few, tight twists. Gather a small bundle (about 1-1/2" in diameter) of your newly cut branches, (cut ends together) and lay them against the inside curve of the wreath form, as shown. Wrap the wire tightly around the branches and through the center of the wreath form as shown. Four to five wraps will suffice.
Continue around the perimeter of the wreath form applying bundles of twigs over the previously attached bundles and wrapping with the wire. When you are nearing the end of the circle, you will need to lift up your initial bundles to fit the final bundles underneath and secure them. Freshly harvested twigs are still quite flexible, so you shouldn't have a problem with breakage if you are careful.
Turn the wreath over and finish off by securing your wire to the wreath form with a few tight wraps. Double over the wire and twist to form a loop from which to hang the wreath. Trim any stray twig ends which may be protruding. Flip the wreath right side up again and cover any exposed wire or exposed areas of the wreath form by weaving in a few smaller twigs to cover those areas.Decorate with artificial flowers, pine cones, acorns, berries, etc. Construction time will vary, but this example was made in about forty-five minutes (not counting the time taken to harvest the twigs). But take your time; the end result will be worth it! Enjoy!
Round wreath ring-12 inch (inside diameter) for large wreath, 6 inch (inside diameter) for small wreath.
Brown wire (florist wire)
Twigs
Flowers, Pine cones, Berries to decorate
Supplies
Wire cutter
Pliers
Scissors or Branch cutter
Polyurethane spray (optional)
Steps
Begin by cutting the branches into random lengths ranging from 10-18" long. (The uncut, natural ends are the ends you see around the outside of the wreath. All cut ends will be hidden as we create the wreath.) Secure the leading end of your wire to the wreath ring with a few, tight twists. Gather a small bundle (about 1-1/2" in diameter) of your newly cut branches, (cut ends together) and lay them against the inside curve of the wreath form, as shown. Wrap the wire tightly around the branches and through the center of the wreath form as shown. Four to five wraps will suffice.
Continue around the perimeter of the wreath form applying bundles of twigs over the previously attached bundles and wrapping with the wire. When you are nearing the end of the circle, you will need to lift up your initial bundles to fit the final bundles underneath and secure them. Freshly harvested twigs are still quite flexible, so you shouldn't have a problem with breakage if you are careful.
Turn the wreath over and finish off by securing your wire to the wreath form with a few tight wraps. Double over the wire and twist to form a loop from which to hang the wreath. Trim any stray twig ends which may be protruding. Flip the wreath right side up again and cover any exposed wire or exposed areas of the wreath form by weaving in a few smaller twigs to cover those areas.Decorate with artificial flowers, pine cones, acorns, berries, etc. Construction time will vary, but this example was made in about forty-five minutes (not counting the time taken to harvest the twigs). But take your time; the end result will be worth it! Enjoy!
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