I love this wreath which uses 21 inch mesh Use the method Pull, Puff, Pinch method 1. pulling the mesh 2. gathering it into a puff 3. pinching it between two pieces of the wire wreath First step is to attach two rows of mesh: 1 is on the outside row 2nd row is on the inside Use the technique: pull, puff and then pinching it between two wire wreath branches to attach the wreath (using the branches to pinch on the outside rows) Do not cut the mesh between the rows, just pull it over to the other side The 2nd row is to go around with the same technique pull, pull and pinch again on the inside rows of branches of the wreath You can use two different colours of mesh if you wish, 1 colour on the outside row and another on the inside row, just cut it after row 1 and hide the mesh end into the wreath OR you can join two different colours of the mesh by overlapping one over the other and then attaching them as one layer To hide the mesh end after cutting: after your last ''pinch'', extend the mesh for approx. one inch and cut, then push the end of the mesh into the inside branches (or hide it under the last puff) By doing two rows, the wreath seems to double in size with the mesh Design idea: add another ribbon over top of the mesh in a more random pattern... skipping across the middle of the wreath from the out to the inner edge You can undo the ''pinch'' of the mesh and add the ribbon into those spots or use any available garland Use a smaller glitter ribbon (as shown in gold on the red wreath photo at the top of the tutorial) OR use a mesh glitter ribbon (as shown on the gold wreath in the tutorial) If you can find it, you can use glitter cardboard that comes in loops (which I found at the big box tire store... of all places) or use whatever you have In the photo of the red wreath above, I used a very light gold glittery ribbon that I found in the ribbon section of the craft store Be creative, use what you have to make your own picks... Pick a theme and make a lovely unique item (winter, new years, valentines, easter, seashells, peacock feathers) there are lots of ideas for themes on the internet Supplies: |