Evergreen Wreath

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 To tie a double faced evergreen wreath you will need:

One wire wreath ring
Spool wire
Assorted evergreen tips approximately 6-9 inches long.
Wire Cutter
Pruning shears to cut and trim evergreens.

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 1. Twist the spool wire around the ring several times to secure.

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 Any evergreen material may be used to make a wreath.

Balsam Fir is especially popular because of it's wonderful scent and it holds its green color well.

Cedar and Pine make beautiful soft looking wreaths.

 2. Using 3-5 pieces of tips each time lay a bunch of evergreens on the ring,
3. Wrap the spool wire around the base of the bundle several times pulling it tight.

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 4. Turn the ring over and place the next bundle of tips behind and a little below the last one.
5. Wrap spool wire securely around the bundle.

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 After making an evergreen wreath place it in a cool place out of direct sun until ready to use.

 Continue steps 4 & 5 until the wreath is finished.
Tuck the last bundle of evergreens in under the first and wrap tightly with wire.
Cut the spool wire leaving a length long enough to work the wire in and fasten securely.

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