STYROFOAM brand foam crafts

Copper Foil Autumn Wreath

Warm copper tones and the glow of candlelight combine to create sophisticated seasonal decor for the Thanksgiving table. The copper tooling is easy to do and you'll cherish the finished design for years to come.
   Completion Time - 
2-3 hours
   Designer - 
Ed Smith

Materials

STYROFOAM Brand Foam
  • Wreath, 12" x 12" x 2"
Other Materials
  • Wood-tone spray paint, gloss
  • Copper foil sheets, lightweight, 9-1/4" x 12", eight
  • Upholstery tacks, antique brass finish, assorted styles, 175
  • Artificial fruit, two each: mini apples; grape bunches
  • Dried and silk flowers, leaves, and pods of choice
  • Birch twigs
  • Chenille stem
  • Heavyweight jute cord, 3 yds.
  • Floral supplies: 24-gauge wire; U-pins

Tools

  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Paper towels
  • Scissors
  • Wire cutters
  • Paper or metal crimper (optional)
  • Thick, white craft glue
  • Optional: Large cardboard box

Instructions

1. Use scissors to cut three foil sheets in half lengthwise.If using a crimper, follow manufacturer's instructions, passeach length through crimper. Glue flat or crimped foil stripsto inside and outside edges of wreath, overlapping andtrimming edges as needed.
  • 2. Trace wreath onto overlapping foil sheets, creating"doughnut" shape to cover top of wreath; cut out. Gentlycrumple foil to create texture. Smooth foil and glue to wreath.

  • 3. In well-ventilated area, spray wreath with wood-tone paintto create aged look. Let dry. Note: To minimize overspray,place wreath inside box before spraying.

  • 4. Dip tack tips into glue and insert in wreath, one at a timeand equally spaced. Begin at outside edge, alternating tackstyles. Use photo as placement guide.

  • 5. Using photo as guide, glue and insert twigs in verticalline at bottom left. Glue and insert grapes, apples, leaves,and pods into wreath.

  • 6. Fold jute into 6"-wide loopy bow; wrap center with floralwire. Glue and insert bow into floral cluster. Glue and insertadditional floral materials until desired look is achieved.

  • 7. Twist together chenille stem ends. Glue and insert endsinto top back of wreath for hanger; secure hanger with U-pins.