Flower crown is an art form that allows you to express your style and embrace the beauty of nature without the limitations of real or dried flowers.
Whether you're preparing for a wedding or festival or want to add a touch of class to your everyday look, this DIY flower crown tutorial will show you how to make a flower crown with fake flowers like a pro. With faux flowers, your flower crowns can last indefinitely.
Gathering Your Flower Crown Materials
Starting a flower crown project? Here’s everything you need:
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Faux Flowers: Faux flowers offer durability and a wide variety of options year-round since they won’t wilt or require water, making your crown last indefinitely. Fake flowers allow for endless creativity in colour and style, ensuring your crown is exactly how you envision it. Pick both big and small faux flowers. Use big ones like fake roses or peonies for the main attractions and small ones like baby's breath to fill gaps and add detail.
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Floral Wire: You'll use this to shape the crown. Choose wire that's strong but flexible enough to bend into a circle that fits your head. An aluminium floral wire is lightweight and very easy to bend, making it an excellent choice for forming the base of a flower crown.
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Green Floral Tape: Green floral tape wraps around the wire and stems, keeping your flowers in place. It's green so it blends in with the stems, looking natural.
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Wire Cutters: Needed for cutting the floral wire and trimming the flower stems to the right length. Make sure they're sharp for clean cuts. Regular scissors might not cut through the wire effectively and could become damaged.
- Hot Glue Gun: For added security, especially with bigger flowers, use a hot glue gun. A hot glue gun provides a stronger bond than floral tape alone. Use a low-temperature glue gun if possible to reduce the risk of burns. Consider using tools like tweezers or a popsicle stick to press down small items without touching the hot glue directly.
You can find all these at a craft or dollar store and are very affordable. Once you have your supplies, clear a space to work in with good lighting.
Keep your materials organised for an easy crafting process. With these materials and a straightforward approach, you're all set to create your own flower crown that completely matches the timeless appeal of flowers.
A Step-by-Step Guide To Making Your Flower Crown
Step 1: Create Your Crown Base
Take the floral wire and wrap it around your head to find the right size for your crown. It should sit comfortably without being too tight or too loose. Twist the ends of the wire together to form a circle. This will be the base of your flower crown.
Make sure the ends are twisted securely and any sharp points are bent inwards or covered to prevent them from scratching your skin.
Step 2: Prepare Your Flowers
Choose a variety of fake flowers and foliage. Consider different sizes and colours to create a visually appealing mix. Have a colour scheme that ties your flowers together. Colours could be a monochromatic scheme with varying shades of the same colour or complementary colours that add vibrancy to your crown.
Using wire cutters or scissors, trim the stems of your fake flowers to about 2-3 inches long, leaving enough stem to securely attach them to your wire base.
Step 3: Attach The First Flower
Pick one of your larger flowers to start. Big flowers like fake sunflowers, roses, magnolias and peonies act as a good focal point. Using floral tape, wrap the stem of your flower around the wire base. If you want extra hold, apply a small amount of hot glue to the base of the flower before wrapping it with tape.
Step 4: Add More Flowers
Attach the next fake flower by placing it close to the first one, slightly overlapping the stems. Wrap the stem with floral tape to secure it to the base. Mix in different sizes and types of fake flowers along with foliage. Remember to balance the arrangement by distributing colours and sizes evenly around the crown.
For example, place peonies evenly around the crown, ensuring they stand out prominently. If you prefer, concentrate them on one side for a modern, asymmetrical design.
Step 5: Fill In Gaps
Once all the main fake flowers are attached, look for any gaps or sparse areas. Fill in around the main flower with fillers like fake roses and ranunculus, distributing the colours evenly to maintain a cohesive look, adding complexity and richness to your crown.
Insert smaller flowers like fake baby's breath or lavender in any gaps between the larger flowers and secure them with floral tape or hot glue. Filling in the gaps adds texture and fragrance.
Step 6: Finishing Touches
When all elements are securely attached, wrap the entire crown one more time with floral tape to give your crown a neat, finished look. Now is the time to personalise your crown. Weave in ribbons, lace, or any other decorative elements that suit your style or the occasion.
Hold your crown at arm's length to check for any areas that may need more flowers or foliage. The goal is to have a balanced distribution of colours and sizes, ensuring the crown looks beautiful from all angles.
Step 7: Enjoy Your Flower Crown!
Your flower crown is now ready to wear! Whether it’s for a special event or just because, you’ve created a beautiful and unique piece that reflects your personal style.
Extra Tips for A Successful DIY Flower Crown
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Balance is key: Ensure your larger flowers are evenly spaced around the crown to maintain symmetry and balance. For instance, if you choose a large, eye-catching peony as a central element, place it off-centre for a modern asymmetrical look.
Then, balance it with another large flower, like a garden rose, on the opposite side of the crown but slightly further back, to maintain an overall balanced appearance without mirroring exactly.
If you want a symmetrical design, select two or three large focal flowers, such as dahlias or hydrangeas. Space them evenly around the crown, ensuring they are positioned at equal distances from each other, creating harmonious and visually pleasing rhythm throughout the crown.
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Vary the textures: Incorporating a variety of textures and sizes creates a more visually appealing crown. One way to do this is to add sprigs of eucalyptus or fern between your larger flowers for a textured backdrop that enhances the overall depth of your crown. The greenery offers a contrast that makes the colours of your flowers pop.
You may also combine different types of flowers, such as smooth-textured roses with spiky, textured thistle or soft lamb's ear leaves. This contrast in textures makes the crown more interesting and dynamic.
- Practice makes perfect: Don't be discouraged if your first crown doesn't turn out exactly as you envisioned. Each attempt will help you refine your technique. Remember, the beauty of DIY projects lies not just in the final product but in the joy and satisfaction gained from the making process.
Embrace your creativity, experiment with different blooms that fit your budget, and most importantly, have fun with it. Happy crafting!
Conclusion About How To Make A Flower Crown With Fake Flowers
If you're aiming for a whimsical touch for a special event or a charming addition to your everyday outfits, mastering the art of making flower crowns with fake flowers offers endless possibilities. By following the steps outlined in this guide and experimenting with different designs and materials, you can craft exquisite pieces that reflect your personal style and enhance any ensemble. Happy crafting!
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Frequently Asked Questions About How To Make A Flower Crown With Fake Flowers
Do I Need Any Specific Skills To Make A Flower Crown With Fake Flowers?
No, you don't need any specific skills to make a flower crown with fake flowers. Basic crafting skills, such as cutting and tying, are usually sufficient. Being creative and having a good eye for colour and design can help, but the process is straightforward and can be learned quickly through tutorials or guides.
How Long Does It Take To Make A Flower Crown?
The time it takes to make a flower crown can vary based on the complexity of the design and your level of experience. Generally, a simple flower crown can be made in 30 minutes to an hour. More intricate designs or crowns with a lot of small details may take longer.
Can I Make A Flower Crown In Advance Of An Event?
Yes, one of the advantages of using fake flowers is that you can make the flower crown well in advance of an event. Fake flowers don’t wilt, so your crown can look fresh and vibrant for much longer. Just make sure to store it properly to maintain its shape and appearance.
What’s The Best Way To Store My Flower Crown?
To best store your flower crown, keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, which can fade the colours of the flowers. Hanging it on a hook or laying it flat in a box where it won’t get crushed is ideal. If it’s a bit misshapen when you take it out, gently bend the flowers or the base back into place.
Can I Adjust The Size Of The Crown Once It’s Made?
Yes, you can usually adjust the size of the flower crown once it’s made, especially if you use a flexible base such as floral wire or a vine wrapped in floral tape. If it’s too large, you can trim the base and reattach the ends. If it’s too small, you can add an extension piece to the base.
It’s a good idea to design your crown with a little extra length or an adjustable closure (like ribbon ties) to allow for size adjustments.
