Christmas!
This time, I would like to make a Christmas wreath to take advantage of the slightly festive atmosphere of the city.
Changing things up a bit from last year, this year we're trying something a little bigger using three different types of conifers!
The wreath is made of three types of coniferous wood: Satsuma cedar, peacock cypress, and blue ice, as well as Brunia silver, and decorative pine cones and eucalyptus berries. The wreath is made of wire, a 15cm diameter wreath base, and scissors.
This year's design will be a little more mature and simple.
Preparing the decorations
First, prepare the decorations to put on the wreath.
Cut the wreath wire to a length of about 30-40cm and wire the ornaments one by one.
Be careful not to make the wire too short as you will be fastening it to the wreath at the end!
To make the pine cone, place the middle of the wire over the top of the cone and twist the wires together to secure it.
To secure the eucalyptus fruit, wrap the wire around the stem around the middle, place one end along the stem, and wrap the other end around the stem and wire.
For the remaining decorations, attach the wire, bend it down at the halfway point, and twist the wires together to secure them.
This completes the wiring.
Cutting the flowers
Once the decorations are ready, the next step is to cut the flowers.
First, cut off the branching part from the thick trunk.
I'll keep cutting it.
Then cut it into pieces about 15cm long.
At this point, it's a good idea to separate the pieces with visible cut edges from the ones with clean tips, as this will make it easier to make later.
At this point, it's a good idea to separate the pieces with visible cut edges from the ones with clean tips, as this will make it easier to make later.
Continue cutting the other flower materials.
For trees such as Blue Ice, which have short branches branching off from a thick trunk, cut them from the tip.
For trees such as Blue Ice, which have short branches branching off from a thick trunk, cut them from the tip.
If you don't know where to cut, it's easier to see by parting the leaves.
Cut the Brunia Silver in the same way. It would be a waste to use the leaf parts too.
Wreath making
Once you have all the decorations and flowers ready, it's time to start creating!
First, wrap the end of the wreath wire around the wreath base to secure it in place.
First, wrap the end of the wreath wire around the wreath base to secure it in place.
The ends of the wire are dangerous, so be sure to tuck them inside the wreath base.
Next, take a few of your favorite flowers and make a small bouquet.
Next, take a few of your favorite flowers and make a small bouquet.
At this time, place the cut edges that are visible at the back and the edges that are clean at the front to achieve a neater finish.
This time we will start from the left and gradually shift to the right.
If you're left-handed, it might be easier to make it from right to left!
Take the bundle you have in your hand and wrap the wire around about the bottom quarter of it.
If you're left-handed, it might be easier to make it from right to left!
Take the bundle you have in your hand and wrap the wire around about the bottom quarter of it.
Make sure to wrap the wire tightly so it doesn't come loose.
Adding a few more flowers to the inside and outside of the wreath base will create a more voluminous finish.
After wrapping the wire around the plant, cut off any long stems that stick out.
Adding a few more flowers to the inside and outside of the wreath base will create a more voluminous finish.
After wrapping the wire around the plant, cut off any long stems that stick out.
From the second row onwards, just like with the first row, add the flowers while keeping an eye on the colour balance.
I forgot about Brunia Silver lol
Sometimes I look at it from a distance and wonder if the balance of the shape and color seems off.
I will check it as I go along.
The last row is secured with wire so that it is hidden underneath the first row.
I slowly started to separate the first row and, as this is an important part, wrapped it firmly around the fabric.
It's a little hard to see, but the end of the wound wire is tucked inside the wreath base to prevent any danger.
Completed!
I will check it as I go along.
The last row is secured with wire so that it is hidden underneath the first row.
I slowly started to separate the first row and, as this is an important part, wrapped it firmly around the fabric.
It's a little hard to see, but the end of the wound wire is tucked inside the wreath base to prevent any danger.
Completed!
Isn't this just simple and lovely?
That's what I thought, but I'm going to decorate it to make it even cuter!
Decoration
First, attach the wired decorations while checking the balance.
It's easier to balance the decorations if you start with the larger ones!
Pass the wire through the back and twist it to secure it so that it is softly buried among the flowers.
Of course, make sure to place the tip inside the wreath base.
When you're unsure of where to go, use the "Triangle Rule"!
Arranging them in a triangular shape makes it easier to balance them.
It's easier to balance the decorations if you start with the larger ones!
Pass the wire through the back and twist it to secure it so that it is softly buried among the flowers.
Of course, make sure to place the tip inside the wreath base.
When you're unsure of where to go, use the "Triangle Rule"!
Arranging them in a triangular shape makes it easier to balance them.
Just keep adding decorations...
Finished! (2nd time)
Finished! (2nd time)
You'll want to decorate and enjoy the finished wreath right away!
However, be patient and leave it to dry for 5 days to a week.
Fresh wreaths will gradually sag due to gravity, so drying them before displaying them will prevent them from losing their shape.
Once you've finished, display the wreath in a special place in your entrance or room until Christmas.
However, be patient and leave it to dry for 5 days to a week.
Fresh wreaths will gradually sag due to gravity, so drying them before displaying them will prevent them from losing their shape.
Once you've finished, display the wreath in a special place in your entrance or room until Christmas.
I can't believe I made this myself!
Every time I see it I feel happy
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas...♡
You can also watch the video.
Author: Nakanishi Edited by: Kambara
