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Flower Crowns
A great alternative to a traditional flower crown, this faux flower headband is an elegant accessory that’s easy to wear.

Posted by Ulysses Press Published See Ulysses Press's 78 projects » © 2024 Christy Meisner Doramus / Ulysses Press · Reproduced with permission.
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  • How to make a flower crown. Faux Flower Headband - Step 1
    Step 1

    Clip the stems off of each faux flower and cut a 4- to 6-inch piece of florist wire for each one.

  • How to make a flower crown. Faux Flower Headband - Step 2
    Step 2

    Begin creating a pliable wire stem for your first faux bloom by threading a 4- to 6-inch piece of florist wire through the center.

  • How to make a flower crown. Faux Flower Headband - Step 3
    Step 3

    Fold the piece of florist wire in half, pulling the end toward the base of the bloom.

  • How to make a flower crown. Faux Flower Headband - Step 4
    Step 4

    Bring the two ends of the florist wire together.

  • How to make a flower crown. Faux Flower Headband - Step 5
    Step 5

    Twist the two strands of florist wire tightly together, ultimately creating a wire stem for the bloom.

  • How to make a flower crown. Faux Flower Headband - Step 6
    Step 6

    Repeat steps 2–5 for each flower until they are all on wire stems.

  • How to make a flower crown. Faux Flower Headband - Step 7
    Step 7

    Place the base of the first flower against the top and center of the headband.

  • How to make a flower crown. Faux Flower Headband - Step 8
    Step 8

    Begin securing the flower to your headpiece by twisting the wire stem around the headband from left to right.

  • How to make a flower crown. Faux Flower Headband - Step 9
    Step 9

    Place a second flower next to the first and repeat step 8.

  • How to make a flower crown. Faux Flower Headband - Step 10
    Step 10

    Continue placing each flower on the headband, securing it with the wire stem.

  • How to make a flower crown. Faux Flower Headband - Step 11
    Step 11

    The inside of your headband should look like this once all of the flowers are attached.

  • How to make a flower crown. Faux Flower Headband - Step 12
    Step 12

    To conceal the messy florist wire and prevent it from pulling the hair, cover the base of the headband with florist tape by wrapping it around the section where the flowers have been placed.

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