https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/repurpose-beer-can-flower-and-leaf-wreath • Posted by Gail G.
I was inspired to make this wreath by one I saw on a website called Terrain, that's an offshoot of the popular Anthropologie. I was truly taken with a lovely metal flower and leaf wreath, and was inspired to make my own using aluminum from beer cans.
I was inspired to make this wreath by one I saw on a website called Terrain, that's an offshoot of the popular Anthropologie. I was truly taken with a lovely metal flower and leaf wreath, and was inspired to make my own using aluminum from beer cans.
Gather aluminum cans (beer or soda) and carefully cut off the ends of clean cans using a utility knife. You may need gloves for this. Make a vertical cut with scissors, cutting an even edge, removing any slivers or jagged edges. Smooth out the curve of the can by rolling on the edge of a table or countertop.
Trace the outline of the flower and leaf templates with a pencil and . . .
cut out.
Leaf texture can be added by placing cut-outs on soft corrugated cardboard (cushion backing) and drawing on lines with a dull pencil point. Do the same for making flowers, cutting out gradually from small to large.
Spray primer paint on cut-outs and let dry.
Then paint with an array of acrylic craft paints.
Add texture to flower petals by rolling and shaping with a pencil or skewer stick.
Assemble flowers in layers gluing on with E6000. Glue on short floral stem wire to leaves. Shape rustic vine wrapped wire into a 15 inch circle wreath.
Arrange and glue on finished flowers and leaves onto the wire wreath.