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How to: make a stunning Christmas wreath

This lovely wreath provides the perfect welcome for your guests this Christmas. And it is so quick and easy – as well as very striking!

You will need:

A wreath – we bought ours from Hobbycraft

Newspaper/dust sheets

PlastiKote Twist & Spray in White Satin

A selection of fir cones

 

1a - Wreath before final

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How to:

  • Make sure the cones  are clean and dry.
  • Spread newspaper/dust sheets out in a well-ventilated working area or preferably outside.
  • Apply two to three coats of PlastiKote Twist & Spray in White to the wreath and half of the cones. Allow 5–10 minutes between coats.
  • The cones and wreath will be touch dry in 30-50 minutes and thoroughly dry in 2-3 hours.
  • Using a glue gun, carefully attach the cones to the wreath and leave to dry for 24 hours.
  • Using raffia, string or wire attach to wreath to your front door.
  • Happy Christmas!

 

4b wreath after final

Top tip

For an extra special look, try Gold Leaf Fast Dry Enamel spray paint on the tips of the plain cones