Master class “Weaving a wreath of daisies” with step-by-step photos.
Valeria Vinogradova, 9th grade student, MBOU Secondary School No. 7 of the urban district of the city of Sharya, Kostroma Region Description: master class is designed for ages from 1 to 99. Application: A wreath of summer herbs can be an element of a folklore costume, and can also become an original gift.
Goal: weaving a wreath of daisies. Objectives: - introduce the history of the summer holiday “Day of Family, Love and Fidelity”; — show the technique of weaving a wreath; - develop artistic and creative abilities. The All-Russian holiday July 8 - the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity - appeared thanks to the Murom prince Peter and his wife Fevronia, who lived in the 13th century. Orthodox Christians reverence this married couple as the patrons of family and marriage. From the history of Peter and Fevronia
In the clearing you pick the most beautiful daisies with long stems.
Beware of the bees! Sit in the shade and start weaving a wreath. I offer you a pattern for weaving a wreath. And also the stages of weaving in photographs. Let's take chamomile. We place the second one crosswise on it, wrap the stem of the second chamomile around the stem of the first one and lay it along the first stem. We do the same with the second chamomile, and so on. When the wreath is woven to the size of the head, we tie the first and last daisies together with a blade of grass or another flower - the wreath is ready. Don't forget to congratulate your loved ones and family on this holiday! The coming season has brought a lot of joy to fashionistas and lovers of original jewelry. Not only in festive, but also in everyday fashion wreaths of flowers on the head have become firmly established;
they can enliven an image, add brightness or tenderness to it. Crowns made from any flowers are in fashion: artificial or real, small or large, bright or pastel colors. Fashionistas have the opportunity to choose a wreath that will reveal their individuality to the maximum and make the image unique and individual. You can weave exclusive wreaths yourself; fortunately, there are many possibilities for this. Conventionally, these accessories can be divided into several types, each of which is in trend today:
- Thematic;
- Ethnic;
- Romantic.
The choice of one or another wreath depends on the style of clothing, your preferences, hairstyle and face type. It is safe to say that any girl will suit one or another type of this unusual decoration.
How to make flower wreaths on your head with fresh flowers?
Probably every girl remembers how to make wreaths with fresh flowers from childhood.
Wreaths made of wild flowers go especially well with an outfit in an ethnic style, as well as in a hippie style. Choose flowers with long stems for weaving; they are more securely fixed in the wreath. You can weave mono wreaths that consist of one type of flower. Or you can combine several types of flowers in one decoration and additionally decorate it with herbs or berries. The woven branches and leaves of evergreens perfectly complement the composition. In order to give strength to the wreath of living plants, it is woven using wire. One piece of soft wire in a green braid serves as the base, and with the second same piece you attach the prepared buds and branches one by one. The wire can be closed into a ring or loops can be made at its ends, into which a ribbon is pulled and tied with an elegant bow. Various types of roses are widely used for making wreaths, for example, tea or bush roses, peonies, gypsophila and many other plants. When choosing flower wreaths for your head as decoration, you cannot help but take into account the fact that the life expectancy of these wonderful accessories, unfortunately, is not long. If you visit a professional florist, most likely he will offer you to treat the plants with a special composition that helps extend the life of the buds. However, it is recommended to refresh the wreath several times during the day by sprinkling it with water. Such problems do not arise for those who prefer decoration made from artificial flowers.
Easter wreath
To make this decoration you will need colored paper. Moreover, these should not only be tinted sheets, but also sheets with a pattern. You can find such paper in craft stores. There you can buy both ordinary matte sheets and glossy ones and even paper with a metallic effect. From all this material we will make a paper wreath. How to do it? First you should draw a pattern. We draw the silhouette of an egg on cardboard and cut out the blank. Now, from multi-colored paper, which it is advisable to choose in one color scheme, cut out eggs. For a small wreath you will need at least 12 pieces. When all the blanks are made, you should glue them together. For this you can use either PVA or a glue gun. We lay out the parts in a circle so that the eggs are positioned with a slight overlap relative to each other. When the ring is ready, it should be decorated with a bow made from a ribbon. You should also attach a loop to the back of the wreath, by which the product will be hung. It can be made from ribbon or any other ribbon.
How to make flower wreaths on your head with artificial flowers?
These accessories are no less loved by the fair sex than their natural counterparts. And this is not surprising. After all, such wreaths will last much longer without any damage to their appearance. And modern artificial materials from which flowers are made make it possible to achieve their complete resemblance to life. Making a wreath of artificial flowers, which will serve as a unique decoration for your head, is not at all difficult if you purchase ready-made flowers. You can independently think over and implement the design, shape and size of the future decoration. You can fasten flowers together in the same way as in the case of making a wreath from living plants.
It is very convenient that such wreaths can be modified by adding or removing some components. For example, today your decoration may have one large and bright bud among many small flowers of the same type. The next day you can remove it from the wreath or replace it with another color so that a wreath on the same base will suit different outfits. You can transform a classic-shaped wreath into an asymmetrical one, and so on. It all depends on your imagination and desire. You can wear such accessories all year round, not just in summer. Numerous photos and
Pictures of wreaths on the head are widely presented in fashion magazines and on websites dedicated to the topic of fashion jewelry.
One cannot help but remember that crowns made of plants symbolize youth and innocence. Therefore, there are certain age restrictions on the use of these accessories. Mature ladies are not recommended to wear large and lush wreaths. If you still cannot do without this decoration, it is better to consider the option of a headband or headband decorated with a flower bud. But for young or young representatives of the fair sex, wreaths of flowers on their heads will make them even more charming and feminine.
Advent calendar in the form of a wreath
In the form of a wreath, you can design an Advent calendar, or, as it is called in Russia, a calendar of anticipation for the New Year. For this craft you will need a lot of toilet paper rolls or paper towels (in the latter case, cut them into pieces of a suitable size). You should also stock up on multi-colored corrugated paper.
The base of the wreath must be cut out of cardboard. To determine the size, place the sleeves in a circle on a piece of cardboard and trace with a pencil. The base will be transparent, so it is better to paint it (in our case it is painted dark green).
Inside each sleeve we put a small gift: candy, a toy or a task for the child. Then we wrap the sleeve in colored paper and tie it with thread to make a “cracker”.
When all the firecrackers are ready, place them in a circle on the base and secure them with hot glue. On top of each cracker you need to glue a colored circle with a number corresponding to the date. Typically, Advent calendars are made from December 1 to December 24, and New Year's calendars are made from December 1 to December 30, but you can also make them for other dates, depending on your desire and capabilities.
Where to buy flower wreaths for your head?
Being fashionable this season means that your head is decorated with a wonderful wreath of flowers of any type, color and shape. You can make it yourself, or you can buy wreaths of flowers for your head that are ideal for you. The most incredible wreaths, woven in exquisite and original color combinations, made in various colors, are worthy of decorating the hairstyle of the most picky fashionista. The only difference between such decorations and wreaths made from living plants will be their long service life and lack of aroma.
I create my wreaths with polymer clay flowers that I create by hand, but for this master class I decided to use ready-made paper flowers that can be accessed by anyone.
This wreath can be created with any flowers, berries, beads, pendants and any other decor you want :)
So what we need:
- paper flowers (this can be any flowers on a stem);
- leaves;
- berries (optional);
- 2 wires of 40 cm (0.7);
- satin tape;
- tape (any color);
- metal cutters.
We take the tape (I have it white, you can use any other) and begin to wind it onto the wire.
We wind it tightly, holding and straining the tape, but not too tightly so as not to tear it.
We take the first flower (we imagined in our heads the order in which all the flowers would appear according to the color scheme), apply it, securing it with tape.
So, flower by flower.
We need to bite off 15 cm from the second wire (with wire cutters) and apply it to our wreath, thus extending its length.
We apply it so that 7 cm is on the first wire and continue to weave flowers.
We make the same loop at the end as at the beginning and bend our wreath to create a circle.
This year, flower wreaths have become a real hit of the season! What was previously regarded as children's spring fun and as a symbolic ritual object has become a relevant attribute of weddings and friendly parties in nature. A wreath of flowers on your head will help create a romantic image, giving it lightness and brightness. There are many options for creating this accessory. The wreath is made from fresh and artificial flowers using various frames and wire.
Green flags
Stylish New Year's wreaths made of corrugated paper can be created based on flags.
What is needed:
- light, dark green, white paper;
- red and white balls;
- red bow;
- scissors;
- circle made of plastic.
Manufacturing stages:
1. at the very beginning, thin strips are cut out;
2. then the cut out long pieces of paper are carefully glued onto a three-dimensional plastic circle;
3. After successful pasting, you can cut out a triangle shape from each strip.
For decoration use balls, a large red bow and a candle.
Wreath on the head: secrets of creating it yourself
Any wreath on your head with your own hands is made taking into account the same rules:
- Think over the composition of the accessory. Flowers of different sizes are best combined - large, medium and small. It is also worth including twigs of herbs and flexible green stems in the weaving.
- Consider the style of the event. In accordance with it, you need to choose the type of flowers. For example, roses, peonies, garden buttercups, lilies, and gardenias are suitable for a wedding.
- Do not try to make a head wreath from flowers that produce a lot of pollen or various oily substances. This way you risk ruining your outfit.
- Consider the duration of wearing the wreath. To make the accessory last longer, you can make it the night before and then put it in the refrigerator. For a wedding, you should use special sprays sold in florist shops. They spray flowers. As a result, they do not fade for a long time.
- Think over the design of the wreath. If you use a lot of colors, it will simply fall apart under its own weight. Therefore, it is recommended to first make a wire frame. A flexible thick wire will do. It can be bought at any craft store. Pay attention to the thickness - optimally 3 mm.
- Use additional decor. The wire frame is decorated with floral ribbon. It makes it less noticeable. Many fashionistas decorate wreaths with satin ribbons and secure flowers with unusual bobby pins with beads and rhinestones.
- If the celebration is to take place during the cold season, then you can buy fresh flowers in the store. Dr. An option is to make a wreath from artificial ones. These can be imitations made from polymer clay, fabric, or cold porcelain.
- Use bobby pins for fastening, otherwise your wreath will periodically fall off your head. It is better to use invisible ones that are discreet or, if possible, to match the hair.
Photos in the interior
The Advent wreath is a well-established European tradition. It can become just like New Year’s - make the interior truly festive, and at the same time prolong the process of preparing for the celebration.
Making wreaths can take time when the tree is already decorated, and it’s too early to prepare a festive dinner. A colorful DIY New Year's wreath can also be an excellent gift.
Wreath of fresh flowers: making
Creating such accessories requires a sense of style. This is due to the fact that wreaths made from several plants look best. They are intertwined with small flowers and green leaves. All this must be harmoniously selected in size and color.
You will need:
- Medium thickness wire
- Wire cutters
- Floral ribbon
- Satin ribbon
- Flowers
- Herbs
Manufacturing instructions:
- First, measure the volume of your head. To do this, apply a measuring tape to the back of your head. Directing it above the middle of the forehead. Using wire cutters, tear off a piece equal to the volume of the head plus 2 cm. Connect the wire into a ring. To do this, make hooks from the extra 2 cm - 1 cm on each side. Bend them or simply wrap the free ends around each other.
- Trim each plant. The length of the stems should be 5 cm. Take a floral or satin ribbon. Place each flower on the wire base. Place the stem horizontally along it and wrap it with ribbon. Do this step with each flower until almost the end of the wreath. Wrap the remaining area with tape.
- A head wreath made of fresh flowers can be slightly transformed. To do this, plants are grouped into small bouquets. Each is then attached to the wire in the manner described above. In order for the wreath to be lush, you need to make about 10-12 such bouquets.
How to decorate a New Year's wreath
The variety of materials that can become decoration is limitless. The main thing is to choose the right combinations:
- for a natural base - cones, rowan branches, dried fruits and candied fruits;
- for textile - felt, foamiran, threads, beads, lace;
- to the spruce branches - real toys, painted natural materials;
- to the vine - satin bows, champagne and wine corks, shells;
- for paper and cardboard - the same accessories, details using the origami technique, sparkles, glitter.
A combination of 3 colors is considered a classic. Unusual duets are also possible, but a sense of style and creativity must go together.
How to weave a wreath of dandelions?
Dandelion wreaths are what symbolize spring. Bright inflorescences look very cheerful and cheerful. Learning how to weave such a wreath is not particularly difficult. It is worth choosing the right copies of colors and learning just 1 movement.
You will need:
- Long stem dandelions
- A piece of thread of medium thickness
Manufacturing instructions:
- It is better not to pick dandelions in advance. While you weave, some flowers will wither. It is worth plucking them directly during weaving. For a wreath you will need specimens with a long stem (about 15-20 cm) and large flowers.
- Weaving comes down to the fact that each subsequent stem wraps around the previous one. We begin to make a wreath by taking the 2 largest dandelions. Fold them so that the stem of the left one “lies” to the right side. We place the right dandelion vertically on top of it. Let's move on to making the loop. We pull the right stem under the left. Then we make a movement over it to form a loop. Pull it to the right side. Both dandelion stems lie together. We carefully hold them and move the inflorescence of the right dandelion to the left. They should be located next to each other. The loop looks tight.
- Let's take the next dandelion. Again we place it vertically on top of the now 2 stems. Then we drag it under them, forming a loop. The final movement is that the stem comes out from above and crosses itself. It is directed to the right and lies together with the 2 previous ones.
- We repeat this stage several times with other dandelions. We periodically try on the wreath on our heads. You should stop at the moment when the length of the strip of flowers is equal to the volume of the head.
- Then the wreath must be secured. To do this, take its end and beginning and connect it with a thread.
- The main thing to remember when creating a dandelion wreath is a strong weave. Flowers should fit tightly to each other. They can be strengthened with woven long grasses.
Unfortunately, dandelion wreaths also have their downsides. If you do not want to stain your hands and clothes with their milk, then it is better to refuse such an activity. In addition, this wreath is not suitable for allergy sufferers, since the flowers shed a lot of pollen.
Scheme with step-by-step instructions
The instructions for making your own wreaths are standard and based on circular weaving.
How to make a wreath on your head from daisies? The stages look like this:
- Take 2 chamomiles: 1 plant should be placed horizontally, the other vertically.
- Cross their stems: the second wraps the first from below, goes around its own stem from above and returns down parallel to the initial turn. It turns out to be an ear.
- Leave the chamomile tail or twist it around the horizontal stem.
- Holding the structure with your hand, place the 3rd flower next to the first 2 pieces. Braiding is the same.
- Add new daisies step by step. Upon completion, parts of the product need to be connected by constructing another loop.
- The ends are fixed with a blade of grass or tape; they can be cut and hidden under the base or left as a ponytail.
Basic weaving pattern
A durable wreath is made on a wire base and consists of artificial flowers with textile and fabric elements.
Another way to weave a wreath of daisies is to create a braid. The wreath begins with 3 flowers, which are folded crosswise; Strand elements are woven into them on both sides.
Artificial flower wreath
You can make a wreath on your head not only from fresh flowers. Many designers advise using their imitation. The simplest option is artificial flowers. Now stores sell interior compositions that look like the real thing. It is better to choose high-quality options - they should not look too unnatural.
You will need:
- Artificial flowers - 1-2 bouquets
- Medium thickness wire
- Floral ribbon
- Silicone glue or glue gun
- Scissors
Manufacturing instructions:
- Form a ring from the wire equal to the circumference of your head. Take bouquets of artificial flowers and trim the stems. The pieces should be no more than 5 cm. Divide each bouquet into several parts. The quantity depends on the initial splendor.
- Apply small bouquets to the wire so that the stems are located in one direction. Wrap each one with floral tape. For more volume, place flowers in different directions.
- Continue attaching the bouquets. If there are few flowers, then you don’t have to reach the end. Pay more attention to the front and sides. Wrap the remaining section of wire with tape. Carefully tuck the ends inside.
Autumn crafts from acorns
Acorns are an amazing craft material. I offer you a creative selection of finished products to make it easier for you to decide on the choice of your craft. Basically, for such crafts you will need plasticine, glue, paints and something else. You can make minions like this out of acorns and plasticine. You will need plasticine and acorns.
We select several pieces of the correct shape from the collected acorns and wrap each acorn in yellow plasticine so that the bark is not visible.
From blue or cyan plasticine we will fashion clothes and eyes for our minions.
The most difficult thing is to sculpt the first one, but the rest will turn out faster.
Variety of ideas
Schemes for weaving wreaths of dandelions, daisies and wildflowers. The process of completing weaving.
Well, who among us did not weave a wreath of dandelions as a child? This activity fascinated everyone - both boys and girls. Over time, maybe someone has forgotten how to easily and quickly weave a wreath of wildflowers and other flowers?! In this article we will try to thoroughly analyze the technique and scheme of this simple lesson.
Classic version
Required materials and tools:
- red and green corrugated paper;
- cardboard;
- high quality glue.
This craft is made according to the classic pattern, but can delight with its beauty even at Christmas.
Manufacturing progress:
1. First, a neat circle is cut out, then the cardboard is covered with corrugated green paper;
2. the most important task is to stick the red roses at the same distance from each other;
3. Finally, a large red bow is glued to the New Year's wreath made of corrugated paper.
The result is an amazingly beautiful craft that emphasizes the expectation of a miracle and winter magic.
How to weave a wreath of dandelions, daisies, grass and wildflowers on your head step by step: diagram
- For weaving wreaths, it is advisable to choose only flowers with long stems and fresh buds. If the plant has thorns, it is better to get rid of them.
- In addition to flowers, it is also advisable to weave beautiful leaves into the wreath.
- Some magicians prefer to decorate finished wreaths with ribbons, beads or other decorative elements.
There are several schemes for weaving wreaths from wild and other flowers.
Scheme No. 1
- The first weaving method is familiar to us all.
- To complete it, you need to collect several flowers in a bunch.
- Then you need to add another bud to the resulting bouquet, and braid its stem around the stems of existing flowers.
- Subsequent plants must be laid in exactly the same way, tightly wrapping their stems around the resulting bundle.
- The buds must be placed very tightly so that the wreath looks thick and there are no gaps in it.
Scheme No. 2
- The second braiding method involves using the braiding principle.
- To complete it, you need to take three flowers and start weaving a braid.
- After the first completed knot, you need to add another flower to the next one.
- The new flower should be located in the center of the braid, so that all the flowers are on the same line.
- Each subsequent flower must be woven in exactly the same way.
Autumn decoration ideas for kindergarten and school
The sorceress-autumn paints everything around with golden colors: she embroiders the leaves with yellow threads, quietly covering the forests and parks with a crimson carpet. But you really want the autumn mood to reign not only on the street, but also in your favorite kindergarten or school!
In order for autumn to become a full-fledged mistress of the classroom or party hall, I offer interesting ideas for autumn decor for schools and kindergartens . Join us: the grand autumn ball begins!
Decorating the stage of the festive hall
To make the autumn festival a success, be sure to take care of the stage - the main object of attention of young spectators.
Trees made of organza and cardboard, decorated with colorful foliage; paper mushrooms; crane key “in the sky”; baskets with apples, pears and, of course, the main hero of the occasion - the beautiful girl Autumn - these attributes will help you create a special atmosphere in the festive hall and attract admiring glances to the stage.
How to finish weaving a wreath on your head from dandelions, daisies, grass and wildflowers: diagram
- When the wreath reaches the desired size and fits the head, it must be connected.
- The process of finishing the weaving is based on connecting the two ends of the wreath and tying them together.
- You can tie the ends of the wreath with a strong blade of grass, a thin twig, thread or ribbon.
- The protruding ends of the stems must be carefully trimmed and hidden inside the weaving.
Colorful wreaths made of field herbs or elegant wreaths for the door, which have become a common home decoration during the New Year holidays... You can either purchase them ready-made or make them yourself. We offer a short lesson on how to weave a wreath so that it turns out strong and will delight you with its luxurious appearance for a long time.
Wreath on the door
As a rule, spruce branches are used to make them, as well as various berries (viburnum or rowan). You can also use natural cones, dried leaves as decorative material, or add artificial decorations to the finished product. It all depends on your imagination and the interior of the room in which the wreath will be located. How to weave a wreath on a door? To do this you need to make a base. It can be made from branches of any tree that is flexible. Willow or young shoots of birch are perfect. Cut the branches and then soak them in warm water for several hours. During this time they will become much softer, and you can easily roll them into a ring. This is what will become the basis for the wreath. It should be secured using tape or thin rope. You should not make it too tight, as this will make it quite difficult to decorate. At the same time, the base should be made up of a sufficiently large number of branches. After you manage to complete the first part, we begin to decorate. Add spruce or fir branches, which will become the first layer of the wreath. They should completely cover the base. Then you need to include in the elements and optionally add satin or That's all. Now you know how to weave a wreath for a door.
Summer wreath
One of the most popular types. It can be made in a matter of minutes in nature or in the park. Of course, if it is not forbidden to tear How to weave wreaths on your head? There are two ways to do this. In the first case, you make the base as for a New Year's wreath, and then decorate with ordinary flowers. In the second case, you can weave a wreath in the same way as is usually done when using dandelions. Choose plants with long and flexible stems. Leave three or four as a base, and then apply each subsequent one perpendicular to the base and crosswise wrap around the base itself. Then place the stems parallel to the base. And so on with each subsequent flower. In order to complete such a product, you just need to connect the last flower with the first. And your luxurious and elegant wreath is ready.
Wreath using herbs
How to weave a wreath of herbs? The technology is no different from that used for weaving on the door.
In the same way, you first need to make a base, and then weave various herbs into it. A riot of colors and lush greenery will create a real folk wreath. And now you know how to weave a wreath of herbs. Therefore, every trip to nature you can delight your friends and loved ones with colorful and elegant wreaths. Such crafts bring special joy to children. What could be better than being able to collect your own plants for a wreath?!
This year, flower wreaths have become a real hit of the season! What was previously regarded as children's spring fun and as a symbolic ritual object has become a relevant attribute of weddings and friendly parties in nature. A wreath of flowers on your head will help create a romantic image, giving it lightness and brightness. There are many options for creating this accessory. The wreath is made from fresh and artificial flowers using various frames and wire.
Advent wreath with bell
This New Year's wreath is more like a real one than others, because the colored paper here imitates fir branches and is additionally decorated with tinsel.
First of all, let's make a bell. To do this, cut out a circle from bright yellow colored paper. To make the circle even, we will use a round object, for example, a bowl. We string several beads onto a cord and fold them in half - this will be the “tongue” of our Christmas bell. We roll up the bell and secure the tongue inside with a stapler, leaving a loop on the outside for fastening.
To decorate the bell, we will make a holly with bright red berries. To do this, you need thick colored paper of two colors. Cut out the leaves, connect them together and glue on the berries.
We glue the holly to the bells - it turns out very elegant and festive!
Now you need to make the wreath itself. We will make the base from kraft paper, rolled into a rope.
We will make an imitation of pine needles from dark green colored paper, cut into fringes. To wrap the entire wreath, you will need three strips about 50 cm long. If you don’t have such a large sheet, you can join several. But it is better to purchase a sheet of colored paper (for example Canson) in A2 format for this craft from an artist store.
To complete the craft, decorate the New Year's wreath with golden tinsel and attach a bell to it. Now the decoration can be hung on the door of a group, classroom or apartment, to the delight of the neighbors!
DIY head wreath: secrets of creation
Any wreath on your head with your own hands is made taking into account the same rules:
- Think over the composition of the accessory. Flowers of different sizes are best combined - large, medium and small. It is also worth including sprigs of herbs and flexible green stems in the weaving.
- Consider the style of the event. In accordance with it, you need to choose the type of flowers. For example, roses, peonies, garden buttercups, lilies, and gardenias are suitable for a wedding.
- Do not try to make a head wreath from flowers that produce a lot of pollen or various oily substances. This way you risk ruining your outfit.
- Consider the duration of wearing the wreath. To make the accessory last longer, you can make it the night before and then put it in the refrigerator. For a wedding, you should use special sprays sold in florist shops. They spray flowers. As a result, they do not fade for a long time.
- Think over the design of the wreath. If you use a lot of colors, it will simply fall apart under its own weight. Therefore, it is recommended to first make a wire frame. A flexible thick wire will do. It can be bought at any craft store. Pay attention to the thickness - optimally 3 mm.
- Use additional decor. The wire frame is decorated with floral ribbon. It makes it less noticeable. Many fashionistas decorate wreaths with satin ribbons and secure flowers with unusual bobby pins with beads and rhinestones.
- If the celebration is to take place during the cold season, then you can buy fresh flowers in the store. Dr. An option is to make a wreath from artificial ones. These can be imitations made from polymer clay, fabric, or cold porcelain.
- Use bobby pins for fastening, otherwise your wreath will periodically fall off your head. It is better to use invisible ones that are discreet or, if possible, to match the hair.
Head wreath made of fresh flowers: how to make?
Creating such accessories requires a sense of style. This is due to the fact that wreaths made from several plants look best. They are intertwined with small flowers and green leaves. All this must be harmoniously selected in size and color.
You will need:
- Medium thickness wire
- Wire cutters
- Floral ribbon
- Satin ribbon
- Flowers
- Herbs
Manufacturing instructions:
- First, measure the volume of your head. To do this, apply a measuring tape to the back of your head. Directing it above the middle of the forehead. Using wire cutters, tear off a piece equal to the volume of the head plus 2 cm. Connect the wire into a ring. To do this, make hooks from the extra 2 cm - 1 cm on each side. Bend them or simply wrap the free ends around each other.
- Trim each plant. The length of the stems should be 5 cm. Take floral or satin ribbon. Place each flower on the wire base. Place the stem horizontally along it and wrap it with ribbon. Do this step with each flower until almost the end of the wreath. Wrap the remaining area with tape.
- A head wreath made of fresh flowers can be slightly transformed. To do this, plants are grouped into small bouquets. Each is then attached to the wire in the manner described above. In order for the wreath to be lush, you need to make about 10-12 such bouquets.
Designation as a symbol
Chamomile can be called a universal flower: a bouquet can be given to a significant person for any occasion or just because.
Plants demonstrate the most sincere feelings - good disposition, devotion, calm and reliable love.
If a man gives a bouquet of field daisies to his beloved, this is an unequivocal declaration of his sympathy and speaks of his serious intentions, perseverance and desire to build a long-term relationship.
Chamomile flowers can even be added to the bride’s bouquet, which will personify her purity and tenderness.
On July 8, Russia celebrates Family Day, and its symbol is a bouquet of daisies.
How to weave a dandelion wreath: basic principles
Dandelion wreaths are what symbolize spring. Bright inflorescences look very cheerful and cheerful. Learning how to weave such a wreath is not particularly difficult. It is worth choosing the right copies of colors and learning just 1 movement.
You will need:
- Long stem dandelions
- A piece of thread of medium thickness
Manufacturing instructions:
- It is better not to pick dandelions in advance. While you weave, some flowers will wither. It is worth plucking them directly during weaving. For a wreath you will need specimens with a long stem (about 15-20 cm) and large flowers.
- Weaving comes down to the fact that each subsequent stem wraps around the previous one. We begin to make a wreath by taking the 2 largest dandelions. Fold them so that the stem of the left one “lays” to the right side. We place the right dandelion vertically on top of it. Let's move on to making the loop. We pull the right stem under the left. Then we make a movement over it to form a loop. Pull it to the right side. Both dandelion stems lie together. We carefully hold them and move the inflorescence of the right dandelion to the left. They should be located next to each other. The loop looks tight.
- Let's take the next dandelion. Again we place it vertically on top of the now 2 stems. Then we drag it under them, forming a loop. The final movement is that the stem comes out from above and crosses itself. It is directed to the right and lies together with the 2 previous ones.
- We repeat this stage several times with other dandelions. We periodically try on the wreath on our heads. You should stop at the moment when the length of the strip of flowers is equal to the volume of the head.
- Then the wreath must be secured. To do this, take its end and beginning and connect it with a thread.
- The main thing to remember when creating a dandelion wreath is a strong weave. Flowers should fit tightly to each other. They can be strengthened with woven long grasses.
Unfortunately, dandelion wreaths also have their downsides. If you do not want to stain your hands and clothes with their milk, then it is better to refuse such an activity. In addition, this wreath is not suitable for allergy sufferers, since the flowers shed a lot of pollen.
DIY head wreath made of artificial flowers
You can make a wreath on your head not only from fresh flowers. Many designers advise using their imitation. The simplest option is artificial flowers. Now stores sell interior compositions that look like the real thing. It is better to choose high-quality options - they should not look too unnatural.
You will need:
- Artificial flowers - 1-2 bouquets
- Medium thickness wire
- Floral ribbon
- Silicone glue or glue gun
- Scissors
Manufacturing instructions:
- Form a ring from the wire equal to the circumference of your head. Take bouquets of artificial flowers and trim the stems. The pieces should be no more than 5 cm. Divide each bouquet into several parts. The quantity depends on the initial splendor.
- Apply small bouquets to the wire so that the stems are located in one direction. Wrap each one with floral tape. For more volume, place flowers in different directions.
- Continue attaching the bouquets. If there are few flowers, then you don’t have to reach the end. Pay more attention to the front and sides. Wrap the remaining section of wire with tape. Carefully tuck the ends inside.
Flower wreath on your head: ideas
A wreath of flowers on your head can make you a real queen of a themed celebration. To make it you will need flowers of different sizes, plant leaves, floral tape and wire for the frame. Trimmed flowers are attached to a wire ring equal to the circumference of the head using tape. The length of their stems is about 5 cm. Thus, they cover the entire wire, forming an elegant and sophisticated product.
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To make an original accessory you will need the following materials:
- Wire for the base.
- Tape
- Secateurs
- Decorative wire
- Flowers (spray roses, two types of carnations, eucalyptus).
Step No. 1 – wrap the wire with tape.
Step No. 2 – bend the wire to the size of the head and carefully wrap the ends of the wire.
If you don’t know the size of your head, you can make this option with loops for ribbons:
Step No. 3 – we trim the flowers and form small bunches of flowers and greenery, wrapping them with tape. Tape is a special floral tape that helps a flower survive without water for a longer time.
Step #4 – start making a wreath. We attach the finished bundles to a wire base using tape and decorative wire for reliability.
Step No. 5 - we continue to weave a wreath, alternating roses and carnations. We place flowers only on the outside of the wreath base.
Step No. 6 – having reached the middle of the wreath, we will mark the center with larger and more open roses. Having passed the center, continue with medium open ones and finish with buds.
The wreath is ready!
Tip: in order for a wreath of fresh flowers to last you longer, the flowers must be placed in water several hours before you start working. After the wreath is ready, put it in a cool place and sprinkle with water.
How often in the summer you can see little girls and even older girls with a beautiful headband decorated with bright yellow dandelions or blue forget-me-nots on their heads. The tradition of weaving such decorations is very ancient, and the history of a wreath of flowers on the head is incredibly interesting.
Green rings
Necessary attributes to create crafts:
- corrugated colored paper;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- scissors;
- stapler
Stages:
1. the base for the wreath is initially created;
2. The corrugated paper is carefully folded, giving it a light and wavy shape;
3. Then you should carefully make lines every couple of centimeters, because you will need to carefully cut along them with scissors. All this is done with extreme care;
4. a stapler allows you to use paper clips to string a paper garland onto a cardboard wreath;
5. To ensure reliability of the design, the ends are sewn from the middle of the craft. It is advisable to act carefully so as not to tear the paper rings;
6. Finally, the 2 parts are connected in one line, creating a beautiful circle.
You can create such a craft with amazing ease!
Ancient traditions
Such a head decoration, like a wreath, existed in Ancient Greece. It was awarded instead of a medal to competition winners, heroes and warriors. And according to the Slavic tradition, it was hung over the doorway to scare away evil spirits from the house and family and not to let people with evil thoughts into the home.
Previously, a strictly defined time was allotted for weaving a beautiful headband, and only a limited set of plants was allowed to be used. For example, before, during the so-called mermaid week, girls wove a wreath on their heads from wildflowers, adding wormwood to it. It was believed that this herb repels evil spirits.
Such headbands were used for various rituals:
- wedding,
- mourning,
- sacred,
- for seasonal celebrations.
Now this headdress is perceived as an ordinary decorative element. And you can learn to do it yourself.
Weaving from wild herbs
Of course, a simple wreath of flowers on your head, woven using wild plants somewhere on the river bank, is much easier to create with your own hands than a decoration for a special occasion. Even the principle of weaving is different.
To use, for example, field daisies, you will need to collect them in sufficient quantities (at least 50-60 pieces). There will be several inflorescences on one stem. They need to be cut closer to the root.
- Take 2 branches, attach a third one to them at an angle of approximately 50-60 degrees.
- Wrap the stems of the first two branches with the stem of the third.
- It is imperative to ensure that the stem used for wrapping passes in front of the inflorescence and not behind it.
- The next branch is applied in the same way and wrapped again in the same way as in the previous case.
- Periodically, you need to try on the product so as not to make it larger than necessary.
The finished product is tied with a rope; if you don’t have one at hand, you can use long, strong grass.
The stems sticking out in different directions must be cut off.
Having put the resulting object on your head, you need to make sure that no herbs get into your eyes. If this happens, then they can also be cut off.
Before weaving a wreath of flowers on your head, you need to make sure that all the plants that will be used in it do not cause allergies. They will be close to the eyes and nose, so the reaction will appear instantly.
From felt
Felt is a very convenient material for crafts. Thanks to him, you can bring any idea to life.
Christmas wreath made of felt flowers - how to make it yourself
The simplest option is to wrap the base with green knitting threads and decorate the wreath with felt flowers. The result is a simple but stylish wreath.
DIY felt leaf wreath
It will take more time to make a wreath consisting of flowers or felt leaves, but the result is impressive.
Find even more New Year crafts made from felt in this article.