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Finding a last-minute way to make a Christmas wreath out of pipe cleaners? Learn how to DIY this medium-sized beaded pipe cleaner Christmas wreath out of just pipe cleaner spirals with this step-by-step tutorial + a written guide as well. This Christmas wreath decoration requires only 18 green pipe cleaners. Charm it up further with a satin ribbon bow, pearls, jingle bells, and small candy canes. You can make this Christmas wreath out of chenille wires in less than 20 minutes.
This pipe cleaner wreath does not require any wreath base as the pipe cleaners hold the shape pretty well. You can also make this Christmas wreath along with the previously-shared “pipe cleaner Christmas tree.”
If you are looking for an even smaller pipe cleaner Christmas wreath to use as a Christmas bag charm, you can make it with fewer pipe cleaner units. Units? Yes, you only need to follow one pipe-cleaner bending pattern. Or if you are left with some green yarn skeins, be sure to follow the yarn Christmas tree plushie tutorial! Continue reading to learn more about this crochet Christmas project for beginners.
Tutorial to DIY Pipe Cleaner Miniature Christmas Wreath for Decoration
This project is a Christmas wreath made from pipe cleaners. It is very easy to make. First, you wrap pipe cleaners around a tube to make coils. Then, you put these coils on another pipe cleaner and bend them into small circles.
These circles look like small green flowers. You glue these flowers together to make one big circle. This big circle is the wreath. You add small white pearls to the center of each flower to make it look pretty. Finally, you add a bow, a bell, and a pinecone to finish the wreath. It is a fun craft for Christmas.
Materials Needed
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Pipe Cleaners: Different shades of green.
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A Tube: A thick pen, marker, or PVC pipe.
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Glue: A hot glue gun.
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White Pearls: Small round beads.
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Decorations: A red bow, a gold bell, a small pinecone, and a mini candy cane.
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Ribbon: A thin green ribbon for hanging.
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Scissors.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Coils
Take a green pipe cleaner and wrap it tightly around your tube (like a marker). Slide the pipe cleaner off the tube. It will look like a spring or a coil. Make many of these in different shades of green.
Step 2: Make the Small Flowers
Take a new, straight pipe cleaner. Slide one of your coils onto it. Slide another 1. Bend the straight pipe cleaner into a very tight circle so the coil covers it completely. Twist the ends of the wire together to lock the circle. Cut off any extra wire. Repeat this until you have about 8 to 10 small green “flowers.”
Step 3: Build the Wreath Shape
Lay your green flowers out in a large circle on the table. Use your hot glue gun to glue the sides of the flowers together. This will form the round shape of the wreath.
Step 4: Add the Pearls
Put a small dot of glue in the center of each green flower. Press a white pearl into the glue. This makes the wreath look like it has berries or snow.
Step 5: Add the Main Decorations
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The Bow: Glue the red checkered bow to the top-center of the wreath.
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The Bell: Tie or glue the gold bell so it hangs just below the bow in the middle of the wreath.
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The Pinecone: Glue the pinecone and the candy cane to the sides of the wreath to make it look full.
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Step 6: Add the Hanging Loop
Take your thin green ribbon and loop it through the top of the wreath. Tie a knot at the top so you can hang it on your door or tree.
Your Pipe Cleaner Christmas Wreath is finished!