Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Glued Twig Snippet Wreath
- 3 September 2014
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![Cover the outside of the glass container with cling film Cover the outside of the glass container with cling film](/images/2014/09/cover-the-outside-of-the-glass-container-with-cling-film-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Cover the outside of the glass container with cling film. This makes it easy to remove the wreath and protects the glass from glue and scratches.
![Lay your first twig on the glass container Lay your first twig on the glass container](/images/2014/09/lay-your-first-twig-on-the-glass-container-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Lay your first twig on the glass container. Glue a small bit of moss to the twig.
![Glue a second twig to the first twig Glue a second twig to the first twig](/images/2014/09/glue-a-second-twig-to-the-first-twig-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Glue a second twig to the first twig. Try to avoid gluing the twigs to the plastic. Add a small bit of moss.
![Add another twig Add another twig](/images/2014/09/add-another-twig-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Add another twig. Now you have a stable foundation to build the wreath up. It is very important that each twig has at least 3 connection points. That means that every tiny twig should be attached to another twig at at least 3 places
![Work your way around the glass container and add twigs Work your way around the glass container and add twigs](/images/2014/09/work-your-way-around-the-glass-container-and-add-twigs-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Work your way around the glass container and add twigs. Try to remain true to the circular shape as much as possible.
![Add small bits of moss to cover any glue that might show Add small bits of moss to cover any glue that might show](/images/2014/09/add-small-bits-of-moss-to-cover-any-glue-that-might-show-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Add small bits of moss to cover any glue that might show
![Connect the twigs all the way around Connect the twigs all the way around](/images/2014/09/connect-the-twigs-all-the-way-around-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Connect the twigs all the way around
![Build up the wreath Build up the wreath](/images/2014/09/build-up-the-wreath-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Once you have a stable glued snippet wreath inspect the connections by wiggling the twigs. Add another twig, again with at least 3 connection points anywhere where it is not completely stable.
![Slip the wreath from the container Slip the wreath from the container](/images/2014/09/slip-the-wreath-from-the-container-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Slip the wreath from the container and inspect the inside for any loose twigs. Again add twigs where needed.
![Your twig snippet wreath is now ready to decorate. Your twig snippet wreath is now ready to decorate.](/images/2014/09/your-twig-snippet-wreath-is-now-ready-to-decorate-p.jpg?inside=600x600)
Your twig snippet wreath is now ready to decorate.
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Tutorials
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