9. Modern Dried Flower Wreaths
What This Idea Means
Modern dried flower wreaths swap full, round floral displays for minimalist brass hoops accented with delicate preserved botanicals. These long-lasting decorative pieces fit beautifully on gallery walls, front doors, or mantel displays.
How to Make It
- Select a thin brass hoop or solid wooden embroidery hoop base (10 to 14 inches in diameter).
- Trim dried flowers, ornamental grasses, and seed pods into mini bundle arrangements measuring 3 to 5 inches long.
- Layer mini floral bundles along one lower side of the ring, creating an asymmetrical design.
- Secure each bundle tightly to the hoop using fine floral wire, overlapping new stems over previous wire wraps to hide the mechanics.
- Cover the visible central wire connection point with a focal element, such as a large dried bloom, cotton boll, or an elegant velvet ribbon bow.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Work in one directional flow, starting from the upper left side down toward the center, then repeating from the top right down to meet in the middle.
- Variation: Incorporate dried eucalyptus, pampas grass, baby’s breath, and preserved palm spears for distinct boho textures.
What You Need
- Brass or wooden ring craft hoops
- Assorted dried stems (eucalyptus, bunny tails, wheat, strawflowers)
- Green or gold floral wire
- Wire cutters
- Silk or velvet ribbon