With a daisy wreath you can brighten up any day in an instant. You can wear it on your head as a crown or give it to someone as a symbol of your friendship. As you continue reading, you will learn how to make a daisy wreath in just a few minutes.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Making Incisions
Step 1. Collect the daisies
Try to find daisies that have a thick stem, at least 10 centimeters long. Try to find flowers in perfect condition and fully open to create a beautiful wreath.
Step 2. Score the stems with your thumbnail
Make a small vertical incision in the middle of the stem. You have to create an opening, never be careful not to break the stem. You can engrave it just below the flower corolla or in the lower half.
Use a plastic knife if your nails are too short
Step 3. Pass the stem of another daisy through the opening
Insert the end of the stem into the opening and pull it from the opposite side until the base of the flower touches the stem of the first daisy.
Step 4. Repeat the procedure with as many daisies as you like
Make an incision in the stem of the second daisy and thread the stem of the third flower through the opening. Repeat until you have created a bracelet, necklace or crown. When you think your flower wreath is long enough, make a second incision in the stem of the first daisy, then pass the stem of the last daisy through the opening to close the wreath.
Step 5. Leave the daisies to dry in the fresh air (optional)
If you want your flower wreath to last a long time, hang it in a well-ventilated place to let it dry. The daisies may wilt or change color, but the wreath should remain intact.
Method 2 of 2: Making a Woven Wreath
Step 1. Collect the tallest flowers you can find
The longer the stems, the easier it will be to weave them. Daisies are a great choice, but you can use any type of flower, as long as they have long, flexible, and thornless stems.
Step 2. Remove the leaves from the stems (optional)
Pinch the stem just below the corolla between your index finger and thumb, then quickly swipe your fingers down to remove the leaves. Repeat until the stem is perfectly clean. Removing the leaves is not strictly necessary, but it allows you to have a clearer view of what you are doing.
Once you've practiced it, you can try storing the leaves
Step 3. Choose three sturdy stemmed daisies
Place them next to each other on a flat surface. Keep the stems together just below the corolla.
If one of these three stems breaks, you will have to start over. If, on the other hand, the stem of one of the flowers you add later breaks off, it won't be a big problem
Step 4. Bring the stem on the right towards the center
Keep your thumb pressed where the stems cross. Take the rightmost stem and bring it between the other two.
Step 5. Bring the stem on the left under the stem on the right
Pass the stem on the left over the one that is now in the center and then under the one positioned on the right. Gently pull the stems down to tighten the weave. Be careful not to pull too hard, otherwise the flowers may break.
Step 6. Continue to weave
Move the right stem in the middle. Run the left stem over the middle one and then under the right one. Repeat this weave pattern 3 or 4 more times.
Step 7. Add more flowers as the wreath gets longer
After crossing the stems a few times, take another daisy and place it next to one of the stems. From now on, weave the two stems together as if it were a single thick stem. Add another flower for every 2-5 weaves, depending on how much space you want to leave between each flower.
Step 8. Lock the tips of the stems
When you get to the end of one of the stems, insert it into a small gap between the other stems to lock it in as you continue with the weave. This way, you should be able to keep the wreath from coming apart while wearing it.
Step 9. Complete the wreath with the stems only
When it is about to reach the desired length, stop adding any more flowers. Continue braiding until you get a 7-8cm portion of just intertwined stems. Tile this part to the starting portion of the wreath. Gently separate a couple of flowers near the start of the weave and wrap the two ends around each other several times.
Advice
- Choose a flower with a very long stem to use last. Wrap it several times around the starting point of the wreath to make it stronger.
- You can use fake flowers if you want the wreath to last over time.
- If the stems of the daisies are stiff, let them dry for about thirty minutes. You will see that they will become more flexible.
