3 Ways to Make a Flower Crown
Flower crowns have been a popular accessory for celebrations, festivals, weddings, and other special occasions for centuries. These lovely headpieces can instantly transform your look and add a touch of nature and elegance. In this article, we’ll explore three different methods to create your own flower crown.
1. Fresh Flower Crown
Materials:
– Fresh flowers and foliage (e.g., roses, daisies, baby’s breath)
– Green florist wire
– Green florist tape
– Scissors
Instructions:
1. Cut the florist wire to the appropriate length for your head and create a loop at both ends.
2. Choose the flowers you want to use in your crown and trim the stems to about 2 inches long.
3. Attach the flowers to the wire using the green florist tape.
4. Start by wrapping the tape tightly around the base of your first flower and continue attaching more flowers along the wire by overlapping them slightly.
5. Continue until you’ve covered the entire wire with flowers.
6. Adjust any loose flowers or gaps by using extra tape or adding more flowers as needed.
2. Faux Flower Crown
Materials:
– Faux flowers and foliage
– Green floral wire or metal headband
– Hot glue gun
– Wire cutters
Instructions:
1. Trim the stems of your faux flowers using wire cutters so there’s about half-inch remaining on each flower.
2. Bend the floral wire to create a circle that fits comfortably on your head, or use a metal headband if you prefer.
3. Using the hot glue gun, attach each flower onto the wire circle or headband in your desired pattern.
4. Repeat until you’ve covered the entire base with faux flowers.
5. Allow ample time for hot glue to set before wearing your flower crown.
3. Fabric Flower Crown
Materials:
– Fabric (e.g., silk, chiffon, lace)
– Sewing machine or needle and thread
– Elastic
– Scissors
– Fabric glue
– Embellishments (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cut flowers out of your chosen fabric. Make sure to have a variety of sizes and shapes to create a fuller, more interesting crown.
2. Sew together the layers of the flowers with either a sewing machine or by hand, using a few stitches in the center to secure them together.
3. Attach any embellishments, like rhinestones, pearls, or beads, to the flower centers using fabric glue (optional).
4. Measure and cut a piece of elastic long enough to fit comfortably around your head.
5. Sew or glue an assortment of your fabric flowers onto the elastic.
6. Make sure there are no visible gaps between the flowers and allow time for any fabric glue to set before wearing your crown.
With these three methods, you can create beautiful flower crowns for any occasion or season. Enjoy making these stunning pieces and wear them with pride!