How to Make a Red Traditional Artificial Wreath

Fluff out the faux foliage wreath frame, so all the foliage has its own place. If you think you like to add to the design with more texture then these are the next few steps.

For every faux foliage stem, cut off each sprig that comes off the main stalk. You should have around 3 to 5 individual stems. If you think you have cut too short don't worry you can make it longer with a wire by bending a piece of wire in half, placing the wire over the stem and then use one of the ends to wrap around both stem and wire. This will secure both of them together, making for a longer stem.

With the individual stems of faux foliage, place onto your wreath by using the long stem of wire, pierce through the foliage and pull through to the back. Loop the wire around the base of the wire faux foliage wreath frame. Cut away most of the excess of the wire and poke the remainder of the wire into the moss to hide. Do this to the rest of your faux foliage until you have filled the whole wreath.

Onto the decorating. Here is an example of how to wire decorative items. You can choose alternative decorations or stick to the ones used in this tutorial. If you are using other decorations utilise the wires already available to you on the item, and add an extra piece of oasis wire to allow the decoration to be properly anchored to the wreath. We have used Gold Wired Seed Picks, and Poinsettia Heads, as well as a couple of Berry and Pine Cone Sprays.

To make the Gold Wired Seed Picks – first separate into bundles of 10 seed heads.

Fold the bundle in half, so now you have 20 seed heads all at the same height. Twist the bundle of seed heads together to create a loop. Once you have a small loop, place a wire through the hole and twist together to make a long stem. Repeat this stage until you have the amount required.

Poinsettia head 6 pack

With the individual stem of poinsettia head, use a wire to create a longer stem.

Bend the wire in half and wrap this over the excess wire provided from the poinsettia head, twist the wire and poinsettia wire together to bind them together. Repeat this until all 6 poinsettia heads have been completed.

With your selection of decorations using one at a time, place onto your wreath by using the long stem of wire or decorative pick, pierce through the foliage and pulling through to the back.

Loop the wire around the base of the wire wreath frame (this will make it secure to your wreath), Cutaway most of the excess of the wire and poke the remainder of the wire into the frame.

Do this to the rest of your decoration until you have filled the whole wreath. Make sure you have spread them around equally and there are no large gaps.

With the space allowed for your poinsettia head. Place a small amount of glue to the back of the head. Press down to hold into place until dry. Continue until you are happy with your finished look.