social

Making a 4th of July Mesh Wreath


Gold Post Medal for All Time! 899 Posts
July 4, 2014

finished wreathI saw the rolls of mesh at the craft store and wanted to try making a wreath for the 4th of July. I love how it turned out!

Advertisement

Supplies:

  • red mesh
  • blue mesh
  • white mesh
  • 18" wire wreath form
  • floral wire
  • wire cutters
  • scissors
  • wooden stars
  • white paint
  • paint brush
  • white felt
  • hot glue gun
supplies
 

Steps:

  1. Wrap a piece of wire around the end of the blue mesh. Attach to inner ring of the wreath form.
  2. wrap wire around end of mesh
     
    attach mesh end to wreath
     
  3. Measure 10 inches of mesh, then pinch together in the middle. Wrap a piece of wire around the pinched section and attach to the frame, about 2 inches over from the previous spot.
  4. measure out 10 inches
     
    wrap wire around pinched spot
     
  5. Continue to attach the blue mesh along the inner ring (every 2 inches) until you are about 1/3 of the way around, then move to the ring above it. Repeat until you have attached mesh to all of the rings.
  6. repeat every 2 inches
     
    Advertisement

  7. Now attach the red mesh to the outer ring and the 3rd ring. Attach white mesh to the 2nd and 4th rings.
  8. red strip
     
    white strip
     
    front of finished wreath 1
     
  9. Cut small pieces of felt, trim them so they won't show past the edges of the stars. Also cut pieces of wire, about 4 inches long.
  10. cut pieces of wire
     
  11. Put glue on the back of the stars, press the center of a piece of wire into the glue, then press the piece of felt onto the glue. Allow glue to dry.
  12. hot glue wire to back of star
     
    adhere felt piece over wire
     
    Advertisement

  13. Paint the stars white and allow to dry.
  14. paint stars 2
     
    allow paint to dry
     
  15. Use the wires to attach the stars to the blue area of the wreath.
  16. attach stars to wreath
     
Comment Pin it! Was this helpful? 6
Read More Comments

Videos

June 21, 2016

This easy mesh wreath is a wonderful way to show your American spirit this Independence Day. Learn how to make it in this short video.

Comment Pin it! Was this helpful? Yes
In This Page
Categories
Crafts Fourth of JulyMarch 1, 2016
Pages
More
😎
Summer Ideas!
📓
Back to School Ideas!
🌻
Gardening
Facebook
Pinterest
YouTube
Instagram
Contests!
Newsletters
Ask a Question
Share a Post
Categories
Better LivingBudget & FinanceBusiness and LegalComputersConsumer AdviceCoronavirusCraftsEducationEntertainmentFood and RecipesHealth & BeautyHolidays and PartiesHome and GardenMake Your OwnOrganizingParentingPetsPhotosTravel and RecreationWeddings
Published by ThriftyFun.
Desktop Page | View Mobile
Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Contact Us
Generated 2023-08-05 09:11:37 in 4 secs. ⛅️️
© 1997-2023 by Cumuli, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
https://www.thriftyfun.com/4th-of-July-Mesh-Wreath.html