STYROFOAM brand foam crafts

River Stone Mosaic Wreath

Wreath made of STYROFOAM™ Brand foam decorated with smooth river-polished rocks evokes the serenity of a cool meandering river on a lazy summer afternoon.
   Completion Time - 
2-4 hours
   Designer - 
Kathleen George

Materials

STYROFOAM Brand Foam
  • Beveled wreath, 10" x 2" x 2"
Other Materials
  • Turquoise river stones, 2 lb.
  • Acrylic spackling compound
  • Acrylic paint: tan
  • Assorted small seashells or other beach treasures
  • Florals: dried caspia; preserved eucalyptus
  • Natural raffia
  • Small disposable container
  • Jumbo craft stick
  • (NOTE: Acrylic spackling compound is available at
  • home improvement stores.)

Tools

  • Small natural sponge
  • Soft cloth
  • Water basin
  • Low-temp glue gun and glue sticks

Instructions

  • 1. Glue smooth river stones to front and sides of foam wreath,allowing very little space between them. (Note: Stones willappear farther apart after spackling is applied.) Alternatesizes and colors of stones for added interest.
  • 2. Tint 1/2 cup of spackling compound with a small amount oftan paint, mixing until thoroughly blended.
  • 3. Use your fingers to press spackling into small crevicesbetween stones. Continue until a smooth, even coat of compoundis applied to stone-covered areas of wreath. Gently wipe offexcess spackling from face of stones with a clean damp sponge,rinsing it often.
  • 4. Check spackling coverage along edges of wreath and fill inas necessary. Let spackling partially cure.
  • 5. Clean stones with a damp sponge to remove haze left byspackling residue. Allow spackling to cure completely.
  • 6. Using photo as a guide, arrange and glue a cluster ofseashells to center bottom of wreath. Fill in with sprigs ofdried caspia flowers and eucalyptus.
  • 7. Tie raffia around center top of wreath to form a hanger.