Creating Beautiful Mesh Wreaths For Your Wedding Day

Deco mesh wreaths are a fun and creative way to decorate for a wedding. They are affordable, quick, and easy to make, and can be customised to match any wedding colour scheme. All you need to get started is some deco mesh, chenille stems, hot glue, floral wire, and a wreath form. This paragraph will outline the steps to make a deco mesh wreath, from picking a theme to adding the finishing touches.

Choosing your wreath form

When choosing your wreath form, you can opt for a plain wreath form or a work wreath form. The main difference between the two is that the work wreath form comes with pipe cleaners (tinsel ties) already attached, whereas with the plain wreath form, you will need to purchase and attach your own pipe cleaners.

The work wreath form has an inner and outer layer, making it easier to work with and resulting in a fuller-looking wreath. The plain wreath form, on the other hand, has flat layers.

The size of your wreath form will depend on the size of your wreath. For a 12-14" wreath, you will need a 12-14" wire wreath form. For a larger wreath, you can opt for an 18" wreath form.

You can purchase your wreath form from various craft stores such as Hobby Lobby or Amazon, or from Walmart.

Selecting your deco mesh

The type of deco mesh you select will depend on the look you are going for. If you want a fuller, wilder look, you might opt for a work wreath form with an inner and outer layer. This type of wreath form comes with pipe cleaners (tinsel ties) already attached, making it easier to work with. If you prefer a flatter look, you can choose a plain wreath form.

When selecting your deco mesh, consider the colour and the width of the mesh. For a wedding deco mesh wreath, you will likely want to choose deco mesh in your wedding colours. The width of the mesh can vary depending on your preference, but a wider mesh will create a fuller look. You will also need to decide if you want to use wired or non-wired deco mesh. Wired deco mesh will hold its shape better, but non-wired mesh can also be used.

In addition to the deco mesh, you will need other supplies such as a wreath form, pipe cleaners, ribbons, and scissors. If you want to add extra embellishments to your wreath, you may also need hot glue, floral wire, and other decorative items.

When selecting your deco mesh, it is important to consider the overall look you are trying to achieve and choose colours and widths that will complement each other. With the right supplies and a bit of creativity, you can make a beautiful wedding deco mesh wreath.

Adding the filler deco mesh

Create a 6" bubble/bump/loop of the deco mesh between the first and second pipe cleaners. Now, attach the second pipe cleaner around the deco mesh. Keep looping the deco mesh in between the pipe cleaners as you go. Continue making the loops around the inner row of the wreath until you get to the end where you started.

When you have come back to the beginning, open the first pipe cleaner and attach the deco mesh to complete the row. Now, without cutting the deco mesh, make a loop onto the outer row of the wire wreath form and do the same thing. Loop 6" of mesh at a time from one pipe cleaner to the next. Keep making the loops until you come to the last pipe cleaner.

Attach the deco mesh with the pipe cleaner and trim off any excess deco mesh.

Cutting your deco mesh curls

Now that you have your supplies, it's time to start making your wedding deco mesh wreath! The first step is to cut your deco mesh curls. You can do this by cutting the deco mesh into strips that are about a foot to 18 inches long. You can also cut 10-inch squares if you prefer, which will give your wreath a fuller look. The strips will naturally curl up, but if you're cutting from the beginning of the roll, you might need to roll it a little tighter to get the desired effect.

Here's a quick way to cut multiple squares at once: cut a piece of cardboard that is 10 inches by 10 inches. Then, wrap the deco mesh around the cardboard multiple times until you've used up all your mesh. Take your scissors and cut through the edges on both sides. This will give you multiple 10-inch squares at once. If you're using a second colour of deco mesh, simply repeat this process.

Now that your curls are cut, you can start attaching them to your wreath form. Take half of a piece of pipe cleaner and pinch it around the middle of one of the deco mesh curls, then twist the pipe cleaner tightly to secure it in place. You'll want to leave the two ends of the pipe cleaner sticking out so that you can attach it to the wreath form.

Repeat this process until you have 15-20 pieces in each colour attached to the wreath. Don't worry if it looks a little sparse at first – as you add more pieces, it will fill in and look fuller. Just make sure that you're attaching the curls evenly around the wreath form.

Once you've attached all your curls, you can start adding in other elements, such as wired ribbon or floral wire, to give your wreath a unique look. Get creative and have fun with it! You can always redo sections if you don't like how they turned out.

Attaching the curls and ribbons

Take one of your deco mesh squares and roll them tightly into a curl. Then, choose two of your ribbons in different colours and place them on top of the curl. You may need to pinch the centre of the curl to keep it tight. This will be the basic bundle that you attach to each of the pipe cleaners along the wreath.

Take a pipe cleaner, unwind it, and attach the bundle by twisting the pipe cleaner closed again. Tuck the end of the pipe cleaner onto the back of the wreath. Repeat this step on every pipe cleaner on the wreath until you have gone all the way around. You can also add some extra embellishments at this stage, such as a wooden star or a chalkboard sign.

Finally, take a step back and review your wreath. Adjust and fluff the curls and ribbons to make sure everything looks full and fluffy. You can also trim the ribbon tails to ensure they are all pointing out and away from the wreath.

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