Feeling a bit blah? Pop on a flower crown, and suddenly, you’ll have a mood lift. Bride or guest, a flower crown adds a touch of whimsy and romance. It’s like wearing a piece of nature on your head, and who wouldn’t want that on the big day?
Flower crowns exude a timeless and ethereal allure, elevating any ensemble with their captivating charm. Whether you don wedding attire or embrace festival fashion, these floral adornments add a stunning touch that transcends trends. So, buckle up because today, you’ll learn how to make a flower crown.
What Do You Need for a Flower Crown?
Crafting a dreamy floral crown? Here’s your checklist:
- Snips
- Silver or gold bullion wire
- 24 gauge wire
- Stem tape
- Small flowers
- Greenery
How Do You Make a Simple Homemade Flower Crown?
Flower crowns are the OG DIY accessory. You pick the blooms; you craft the crown. It’s like wearing a piece of your personality literally on your head.
Step #1: Prepare Your Blooms and Greenery
First, get your small items ready. This will save you time during the process. Focus on tiny blooms such as spray roses and mini carnations. Cut them away from the main stem, keeping as much stem as possible. Also, cut small sprigs of greenery.
Remove the lower leaves to ensure a clean stem for easy crafting. This way, you won’t have to interrupt your flow to cut more items as you go along.
Step #2: Do the Measurement
Measure your head or anyone’s head who’ll use the flower crown with a 24-gauge wire. Wrap the wire around your head, holding the ends where they meet. Double the length of the wire and cut it.
Now, use your finger to form a hook in the wire. Twist the wire together, similar to a two-strand braid. This not only adds extra support but also creates a loop for an easily adjustable crown. To make it more convenient, have a friend put the loop around their finger while you work on securing the wire.
Step #3: Use the Stem Tape
The unique feature of this tape is that it enhances the support for your wire and elevates the overall texture of your floral arrangement. Unlike attaching greenery directly to smooth wire, the tape provides a secure and textured surface, ensuring everything stays in place.
Whether you prefer cutting a long piece of tape or starting directly from the roll, stem tape offers flexibility. Don’t worry if your initial cut seems short; you can effortlessly add another piece.
Step #4: Keep Wrapping
Extend the initial section of tape and begin wrapping around the wire, positioning it just beneath the loop. As you progress, maintain a continuous rhythm by stretching sections of the tape. If you keep both the tape and wire taut, you’ll observe the tape naturally extending itself.
Carry on this seamless process until you’ve covered the wire entirely, ensuring the tape reaches the end to conceal any potentially sharp edges.
Step #5: Make a Full Loop
In this step, cover the wire and bend the opposite end (without the loop) to form a hook. Shape the entire wire into a circle, ensuring it still fits comfortably on your head.
You can adjust the size by bending the hook end to make it smaller if it’s too large. Meanwhile, you can add an extra wire section or tie a decorative ribbon to both ends for additional flexibility if it’s too small.
Step #6: Incorporate Your Greenery
Opt for the bullion wire as it boasts a thin and wavy structure, offering greater ease of use than the conventional smooth green floral wire. To diversify your greenery selection, use a mix of small segments.
Working with Italian Ruscus? Their long stems can be directly wired onto the base right away. You can go for small sprigs with neat stems for other greenery varieties. Secure the greenery by wrapping the bullion wire around the stems, and for additional stability, thread the wire through the leaves.
Step #7: Use Small Textures with Your Greenery
If you incorporate delicate texture items such as limonium, baby’s breath, or wax flowers, include them along with your greenery. Simplify the process by forming small clusters, resembling boutonnieres, to avoid wiring each tiny piece individually.
Consider skipping the greenery and creating a base solely with baby’s breath for a distinct style. When selecting greenery, opt for small leaves and flexible stems like Gunni Euc, nagi, leatherleaf, or Silver Queen Pitt. Avoid using the silver dollar or baby euc and other stiff stems and large leaves to ensure a cohesive and visually appealing floral arrangement.
Step #8: Create a Little Bunches of Blooms
Use the bullion wire to secure little bunches of flowers, like when making boutonnieres. Choose between using a single, long piece of wire for continuous wrapping or cutting short pieces to wire each bunch individually. Be sure that your blooms are securely fastened by adding extra wire as needed.
Trim any protruding long stems cautiously, ensuring they don’t compromise the wire’s integrity. Then, ensure you’ll not cut the wire itself or trim the stems excessively short, preventing them from staying secure within the wire arrangement.
Step #9: Stop Here If You Only Want Small Blooms
If you desire a dainty appearance with small blooms, you can wrap up the process at this point. This is especially perfect for a flower girl, considering her petite size.
Step #10: Add Large Flowers
For a more intricate crown or a boho-chic vibe, it’s time to introduce larger blooms into the mix. Add robust flowers like standard or garden roses, carnations, or even ranunculus for that extra flair.
While some of these blooms might be perfectly secure with bullion wire, those hefty stems from standard roses could use a bit more reinforcement. Opt for the sturdy 24-gauge floral wire to ensure your larger blooms stay securely in place.
Step #11: Ensure a Snug Fit with Wire
Gently insert the floral wire through the wider section at the top of the stem. A bout pin can create a hole in the wire if it’s resistant. Make sure the wire is centered, leaving long pieces on each side.
Now, fold the wire down and wrap the ends once or twice around the stem for a secure hold. You can use the same wire to connect the stem to the crown. Wrap it around both the stem and the crown a few times.
Step #12: Do Some Tweaks
If you spot any gaps, pop in extra flowers or greenery until you’re thrilled with how it looks. Slide that crown onto your head and ensure the flowers sit just right. If you’re into the large blooms, consider keeping them all on one side for that extra flair. Carefully snip away any excess length to keep your floral crown looking polished and perfect.
Easy Tips When Making a Flower Crown
- For a flower girl crown, you can make it a day or two in advance if stored properly.
- Bridal crowns, on the other hand, should be crafted as close to the wedding as possible for that picture-perfect freshness.
- Use a “hydration chamber” for storage. Place a damp paper towel in a container, add the crown, and cover it with another wet paper towel.
- Seal the container and refrigerate (on the warmest setting) until needed.
- Feel free to bend it to fit your head perfectly.
- Bring bobby pins along to secure the crown in place, especially for dance floor adventures.
Craft your crown with these steps and tips, and it’ll not only look stunning but stay fresh and secure throughout your special occasion.
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