Wrapping the First Circle To make your miniature wreath, hold the initial loop of trim in a circle at the top edge where you made the hanging hook. Thread the free end of your wired trim in and out of the circle, keeping the trim at the same angle each time you enter and go out of the circle. The trim will not be wrapped across the first circle, but at an angle around it. The exact angle will depend on how thick the trim is. The simple wreath made with a pipe cleaner only took five stitches in and out of the circle to completely go around the wreath. The kraft paper wreath took more ins and outs. The total number will depend on the thickness of your material.
Finishing the Wrap When you have an even wrap of material around the circle back to your hanging loop, tuck the ends of your material under a previous wrapping layer. If your wreath isn't thick enough you can go around again, or start over, this time using doubled or tripled material. When your wreath ends are tucked away, use wire cutters to trim off any extra material, and use a bit of glue to hold the wire covering in place. Depending on the trim, you can also use glue to hold the trim in place where you tucked it under.Make Easy Miniature Wreaths From Wired Trims
By Lesley Shepherd, About.com Guide
Finish the Mini Wreath Form
After the first circle has been formed, wrap the end of the wired trim through the circle, out, and through again to make a miniature wreath.
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- Easy Wreaths From a Variety of Wired Trims
- Materials Needed to Make Christmas Wreaths From Wired Trims
- Setting the Size of Your Miniature Wreath
- Finish the Mini Wreath Form
- A Finished Miniature Wreath Form
- Special Techniques When Using Thin Wired Trims for Miniature Wreaths
- Choose a Material To Suit Your Design
- Adding Decorations to a Basic Wreath
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