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How to Become Lord Wreath

Submitted by admin on Tuesday, 1 December 2009No Comment

To make the decoration of wreath for Christmas, you will need floristry wire. You can buy this in florists, craft shops or department stores, a wire coathanger or stiff wire from a garden centre that you can mould into a circle, secateurs or strong scissors.
1. Gather Your Materials.
Wrap up your group of helpers and head out on a nature walk. You should look for fir cones, pieces of holly, especially with berries, and any other piece of greenery lying on the path. At this time of the year there are lots of interesting pieces falling to the ground.

2. Make the Ring.
Take the wire coat hanger and bend the bottom outwards to form a square, then work to form a circle. Fold the hook in so it doesn’t stick out too much but can still be used to hang wreath to the door. Wrap some floristry wire and any stems of ivy or soft leaves around the circle wrap. It will thicken up the main ring.

3. Fill Out the Wreath.
To attach the greenery to the ring first make small bunches, roughly 20cm. Cut some lengths of floristry wire. Cut the holly or other plants into 10cm pieces. Take two or three of these to hold them upside down so all the stems are together, wrap a length of the wire around the bottom and pull tight. Use the excess wire to attach it to the wreath. Once secure fold the bunch down on to the wreathand point the left. Repeat, with the next bunch attached to the right first. Work the way round the wreath till back at the beginning again.

4. Add Some Colour.

Separate the berries into three bunches and wire as with the greenery. Attach to the wreath at regular intervals. Add the fir cones by wrapping a piece of wire around each cone, tucking the wire between the ears of the cone and attach to the wreath, in threes and in the space between the berries.

5. Hang It!
They look as good inside as they do out. Besides, they also make great gifts for family or friends.

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