How to make a scented spicewreath
Use aromatic herbs and spices to make a fragrant spice wreath. Simply hot glue them unto a grapevine wreath form. Hang it in a warm place to release the rich scent.
Materials:
- 1- 6" Grapevine Wreath
- 27 Whole Nutmeg
- 33 Tiny Cones
- 37 Star Anise
- 45 Whole Cloves
Additional Supplies:
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- 20-22 Gauge Floral Wire
- Glue (Hot or Tacky)
- Ruler
- Wire cutter
Instructions
You can use any whole spices you choose. For variation try cinnamon sticks, vanilla pods, bay leaves, dried citrus, ginger root slices, dried chilies, or garlic heads .
- Glue small clusters of two or three nutmeg all around the wreath. Leave a small space between each cluster.
- Glue two or three tiny cones between the nutmeg clusters. Use any remaining cones to cover the wreath base by gluing them over empty spaces.
- Glue the star anise in a back and forth pattern every inch or so all around the wreath. They should be glued around the other materials to fill in empty spaces and create a unified look.
- Group the cloves in clusters of three and glue the clusters all around the wreath. Alternate them every few inches to create a unifying pattern around the wreath.
- Take a 6 inch length of floral wire and attach to back to hang.