Learn how to make a 4th of July deco mesh wreath inspired by an American flag!
Perfect for beginners and a great addition to holiday decor.
I love the sparkly stars!
Skills Required: Beginner.Youll be cutting mesh, rolling it, and attaching it to a wire form.
Its easy to put this Fourth of July wreath together because its all about how you arrange the colors.
Theres a little painting too for the stars!
Have you ever made aFourth of Julywreath?
it was time to tackle a 4th of July deco mesh wreath.
My mom was the one who came up with this idea and then taught me how she did it.
Ill be completely honest, I love the results!
I got to use a little Mod Podge too, which was pretty fun.
If youre ready to make a wreath, Im going to show you how its done.
Once you get used to the technique, youll want to adapt this to a variety of different holidays!
Learn how to make it below.
As far as colors, you could match the mesh, but it doesnt really matter.
You shouldnt see the stems.
Or you could cut them as you go, but I like to have them ready.
Regular scissors work, but they can make your hand tired cutting pipe cleaners and can ruin the blades.
Id use biggerkitchenscissors or ideally wire cutters.
Cut the deco mesh into approximately 14-inch to 18-inch lengths.
I recommend you stay as close to 14 as it’s possible for you to.
Longer makes it more difficult to add each noodle as you get toward the end of the wreath.
Dont go below 14 inches, or your mesh wreath will not have the fullness and impact.
Roll the Mesh
From one cut end to the other, roll into a noodle.
For the rest of the tutorial, I call these tubes with the wrapped pipe cleaners noodles for short.
Twist tightly from the back 2 to 3 times.
Youre going to work in rows of three.
Attach enough so that there are no gaps.
It helps to bring the ends of the noodles forward by folding as the area gets crowded.
Continue adding rows of red and white around the wreath until you meet the blue portion again.
When all noodles are added, see if you have any blank spots and add more if necessary.
Fluff everything toward the front, making the back (and the pipe cleaners) as flat as possible.
This next step is fun!
Youre going to use a little friend of mine, also known as Mod Podge Mega Glitter!
I chose the Hologram color.
This is for SERIOUS glitter enthusiasts only.
It helps to paint small wood items by pushing a pushpin into the back and holding onto it.
Once dry, use a spouncer to apply Mega Glitter Mod Podge.
Let the first layer dry and see if you would like more.
Repeat until your desired glitter level is achieved.
To finish your deco mesh wreath, hot glue the sparkling wood stars to the blue area.
I really cant believe how much I love this 4th of July mesh wreath.
It looks great on my covered front porch!
Its the little details, my friends.
Happy Independence Day, Americas birthday, Fourth of July have a great one!
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