How to make an autumn wreath: 4 easy steps to follow
Wondering how to make an autumn wreath? As we prepare our homes for the new season, making your own door wreath is a wonderful way to get creative with seasonal foliage.
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While there are plenty of lovely autumn wreaths available to buy, making your own is a great way to save money and put foraged finds to good use. Keep reading for a step-by-step guide on how to make your very own autumn wreath.
You will need:
• A pair of scissors
• Foliage and flower stems
• Floristry wire (you could also use a glue gun)
• Ribbon or twine
• A wreath ring (wire or vine)
• Moss (optional)
How to make an autumn wreath
Step 1: gather your foliage and supplies
Eucalyptus, rosemary, grasses, hydrangeas, poppy heads, dried flowers, and roses are all great options for an autumn wreath. You may also want to consider fallen leaves or foraged foliage from woodland walks.
Dried flower bouquets also work well in wreaths. 'Autumn wreaths are the perfect way to give new life to your bouquet that is on its way out, by drying the stems. The easiest way to do that is to hang them upside down in a dark and dry room,' says Lucy Hook, flowers category manager at Bloom & Wild.
Step 2: prep your wreath and stems
Next, it's time to prep your wreath and stems. If you are using moss, start by wrapping it tightly with the wire around your wreath ring, leaving gaps of about 4cm between each loop. Cut the wire and twist the ends together.
'If you don't plan to have moss on your wreath, choose a vine or wicker wreath ring for a more natural look,' says Lucy. 'Cut your stems to about 8-15 cm long. Lay them in groups of two to three stems, staggering down, so the tips lay slightly below each other.'
Step 3: start arranging
This is the fun part! Gather small bunches of foliage together and lay them diagonally across the wreath ring. Make sure to tightly secure the ends to the ring with your wire so nothing falls off.
'Lay your second group of foliage just underneath and continue working clockwise without cutting the wire, tucking the last section of stems beneath the previous ones,' adds Lucy.
Step 4: add the final details
And finally, add any dried flowers you are using. These are more delicate than foliage, so need a little extra care.
'These can just be inserted into the moss or vine ring and are perfect for brightening up and filling in any gaps in the composition,' says Lucy. 'Next, add your hanging ribbon or twine. A thin ribbon looks best when attached to the frame at the back, while a larger one can be wrapped around the top of your wreath and secured with an oversized bow.
'Both ribbon options are excellent choices, with the thin one letting your foliage and flower do the talking and the large one adding a clear focal point to the composition.'
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