You may have seen that handmade decoration is the latest trend in the 2021 festive season. Rustic twine balls, personalized socks and salt dough garlands are just a few of the many DIY options that you can try to breed at home this year. The more real they look, even “original”, the better they are! Today, we would like to introduce you to another form of this decoration, which is a natural Christmas wreath.
1- Naturally aromatic Christmas wreath
Christmas spirit nature wreath tutorial and decoration ideas
In order to make a natural Christmas wreath similar to the one shown in the picture below, you need:
- 2.5 to 4.5 kg oranges (the best of the Naveline variety)
- 100 g dried bay leaves
- Natural wood beads, diameter 15mm, 20mm or other sizes, use
- Waxed cotton thread (at least longer than twice the required length of the wreath) twice
- Preform
- Big sewing needle
- Scissors
- Optional accessories:
- Cinnamon sticks
- Star anise
- Jute, linen or red velvet ribbon,
- Pine cones, acorns, holly berries, Bells, etc
DIY materials needed for natural Christmas wreaths
Now is the right time to bracket the materials used. Yes, we 100% agree that for many people, although it is the most beautiful wreath in the world, using 5 kg of oranges to make a wreath is completely unnecessary waste. It is for this reason that we want to provide you with an economical choice, especially for making decorations with orange peel. On the other hand, if you spend a total of 5 euros to purchase materials that will not worry you, please follow the steps below:
2- Dried orange slices
Tutorial for making natural garland orange slices
Obviously, sliced oranges must be dried first. Each step takes at least one day, because each batch takes about 4-5 hours. Cut the oranges into 0.5 to 1 cm thick slices and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Even better, use a cooling grill that optimizes the circulation of hot air. Dry in an oven at 80°C for 4 to 5 hours until the oranges are completely dry and hard. Watch at least once every hour, as all ovens are different and cooking times may vary. Make sure that the slices are free of moisture, otherwise they will mold and rot over time.
3- How to make a Christmas wreath with orange slices
Once the oranges are dry, you can start to assemble the future natural Christmas wreath. In this case, it is a good idea to use waxed cotton thread, not only because it is extremely resistant, but also because the wax itself makes it easy to thread the various elements. Double the expected length of the wreath. Put the pom-pom on first, and then fold the waxed cotton thread in half. As shown in the picture above, align the ends and twist them slightly.
4- Put on tassel tassels and some beads
Use dried orange slices to make a natural Christmas wreath
Twisting the end of the wire is a trick that will give your wire a stronger structure so that you can easily slide it into the hole of the wooden bead. Put on a few sticks and prepare belly button slices, dried bay leaves and any other organic materials you want to add to the natural Christmas wreath to make it more original.
5- Substitute different natural materials
How to make a Christmas wreath from dried orange slices
Next, use a large sewing needle so that you can easily punch holes in the oranges and bay leaves. Punch a hole in the center of each slice, put on a few, not to be overly neat, and then check whether the result is satisfactory. Do the same thing with bay leaves.
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You can even use broken leaves, because once they are placed on the wreath, their shape cannot be clearly distinguished. Remember, you can also pass the thread through the eye of the needle, as long as the needle thread is wide enough, then you can directly connect the threads one by one.
7- How to make a natural scented Christmas wreath
Continue to alternately cut orange slices and bay leaves, don’t forget to add some natural wood beads here and there. If you have other items suitable for making natural Christmas wreaths, such as cinnamon sticks, star anise, etc. Add them anytime, anywhere.
8- How to make a natural Christmas wreath in stages
Of course, you cannot successfully drill out any objects of natural origin, but you can be creative. Alternatively, you can tie them directly to the threaded section, or use a few drops of quick sol to glue them to a certain position on the wreath.
9- Natural Christmas wreath in stages
Finish the chain with some wooden beads. Insert one end of the waxed string into the last bead you threaded in to get a loop. Finally, tie a double knot as close as possible to the last bead. Cut off the excess wires and keep the loops hanging.
10- This is a natural Christmas wreath, used to decorate and decorate the house!
Make natural Christmas wreaths to decorate houses for holidays
that’s all! In the upcoming holidays, you can use original decorations to decorate and decorate the interior of your house! If the orange dries correctly, it will last for several years. Just make sure to dry it.
11- Use other aesthetic objects to further refine your creation
Make a natural Christmas wreath home decoration ideas
12- You can also try cranberries and popcorn!
Make original cranberry but puffed Christmas wreath.
13- No matter which special material is used, a natural Christmas wreath is great!
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