Making A Twig Wreath
This twig wreath makes a very attractive decoration for inside
or outside and one in which you can take great pride. The
materials which you will require are a wire coat hanger, craft
wire, I like to use about a 22-24 gauge wire, twigs, I like to
break them into five inch lengths, berries, dried flowers,
pinecones, whatever seems right to you, you are the creator so
you are the one to be pleased. Unless of course you are making
it on order for a customer, then, you do your best to create
what the customer wants, then if they are satisfied you will be
too, because a satisfied customer is your very best
advertisement.
First bend the lower part of your coat hanger to form a circle;
this will be the wreath base for your twig wreath. Next bend the
hook part of your coat hanger into an oval; this will be the
hanger by which you will hang your finished project.
Cut several pieces of wire into six inch lengths. Next, take a
small handful of twigs, whatever number looks right to you and
wire them together, this is called making a "bunch". Secure the
end of the wire in such a way that no one will be apt to be
stabbed at some future time. Make several other bunches the same
way until you feel that you have enough bunches to cover the
wreath base.
Now take a bunch and wire it securely onto the wreath base. Take
another bunch and being careful to overlap the first bunch so
that the wire is covered, do the same thing.
Repeat this over and over until your wreath base is finished.
Tuck the last bunch of twigs underneath the first bunch to hide
the wiring and fasten on. Clip the wire and tuck it in securely
and as safely as possible, to avoid any potential injury. If you
find that the first bunch is too inflexible to be maneuvered
this way, don't worry about it, you can just glue some of the
flowers or other ornamental parts on in such a way that the
wiring will be covered.
Next take the berries, dried flowers, pinecones etc. and tuck
them and glue them around on the wreath, placing them in areas
that seem right to you. Let the glue dry and you will have a
very attractive twig wreath which will make a lovely decoration
for either inside or outside your home.