Spring may not be upon us, but flower crowns are still in! Here, I show you how to make a simple flower crown, with materials readily available at any craft store.
Let’s go!
Materials:
Florist wire (I used 22 gauge green colored wire)
Artificial flowers & leaves (available at Dollar Store, Walmart, Michaels, etc.)
Pliers
Superglue/ Hot glue gun (not necessary)
Florist tape (again, not necessary, but super helpful to tape up sharp edges of wire)
Procedure
1. With a piece of wire, measure the circumference of your head. Add about 2 inches more and cut it out with pliers.
2. Similarly, cut two more pieces of wire.
3. ‘Braid’ these wires. Ensure that your braid is tight. However, this may prove to be a difficult task as the wires tend to get tangled near the ends, so ensure that they remain tangle free.
4. Using pliers, twist one end of the braid with the other, forming a loop. This is the frame of your crown.
5. Decide how you are going to place your flowers. A pattern is easier to follow than a random orientation.
5. Remove flowers from their stems, and attach them to small pieces of wire (about 4-5 inches long) as shown below.
6. Securely attach these wires to the crown, ensuring that sharp pieces of wire don’t jut out.
7. Attach all your flowers to your crown. Take your time doing this, and tape up any sharp pieces of wire.
8. If any flowers start to fall out, use superglue/hot glue gun to stick them at their places.
There you go!
Try it out and let me know how it is! For the people who cannot decide what to give to their significant others, this DIY project is perfect to show your appreciation for that special person in your life. Happy Valentine’s Day!
