Leicester_H Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Hi I need something to make the basis of a Christmas wreath - something like this http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/natural-rattan-wreath-305cm/571262-1000 I'd buy one of these, except the postage is more than the item costs ! So, can I buy the rattan 'twigs' (not sure what to call them) and make my own ? Or, are there alternatives ? Any suggestions would be welcomed, thanks, H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Can you raid a local hedgerow for flexible twigs? Or do you have anything of the trailing kind, like honeysuckle, in the garden that you can use pieces of, tied with some raffia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Ivy is already green and if you can find longer lengths to twine that would be good - or the twiggy bits - plenty of old man's beard in the hedgerows - or clematis from the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Dog wood is good to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Ask a florist for a wire ring base to wind your twigs round. They're cheap and they'll sell you wire as well to secure the twigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 A wire coat hanger works well if you can source one & do old lampshades. You just snip off the bits you don't want with some wire cutters. You can bulk buy wreath rings online ( famous auction site ) or from a florist. Willow twigs work well when bound with twine. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Thanks all. We got some Hazel cuttings from local environment centre (where OH goes walking). OH tried to make wreath but twigs were too inflexible. Will try something else soon. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 You can try soaking them in hot water to make em more flexible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
