glass ornament wreath (no styrofoam!)

Here's the latest of my projects in progress ... a glass ornament wreath! I fully intended to finish this one when I started it, but ran out of shiny red ornaments (of course). I have lusted after ornament wreaths for years, but this is the first year I've gotten around to making one. I originally intended to use a styrofoam wreath form as my base, and use my hot glue gun to attach the ornaments ... but then a quick Google search introduced me to Eddie Ross's brilliant idea to use a wire hanger instead. Given my impatience to get started on the project, and given that acquiring a styrofoam wreath form would require a one-hour drive to my nearest Hobby Lobby, I decided to give Eddie's version a try (it actually is a lot simpler, really!). I started by scouring my house for wire hangers, but then realized that I wanted a larger wreath than a wire hanger would create (I want to hang this over our fireplace mantel). Then after doing some yard work outside, I realized that my wire plant supports would work perfectly. They are already in a circle shape, and had the scale/dimensions I was looking for. Bingo! I was skeptical when I first started (it looks pretty ugly at first), but eventually it takes shape. I can't wait to track down the remaining ornaments I need at my local discount stores!

5 comments:

Isaida said...

the wreath will be so pretty when finished!

Paula said...

That is SO cool! It never occurred to me to make something like that, but it's a spectacular idea. Thanks for the link!

Minding My Own Stitches said...

So pretty! I want one .. wait, more than one!

Nicole said...

That's such a great alternative when you can't get the foam wreath forms! Can't wait to see it complete!

Sandra said...

That is indeed brilliant! I have long admired those ornament wreaths as well. Can't wait to try it, thanks!

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