How to make a wreath on your head with your own hands - from artificial and fresh flowers, Ukrainian, from leaves and paper

The Ukrainian wreath is a wonderful decoration for any age.
From time immemorial, a wreath in Ukraine has been not only a national decoration. There is still a belief that the wreaths woven by girls with their own hands contained a great and mystical amulet power. In addition to the incredible natural beauty contained in such an unusual decoration, each of its elements could tell a lot without words: the marital status, character, feelings of the Ukrainian beauty. Today, a woven wreath on the head is not only one of the symbols of Ukraine, but an incredibly stylish modern accessory.

A little history

It's no secret that any girl always wants to be beautiful, elegant and feminine, and at the same time not stand out from the general picture, following fashion and new trends.

As decoration, flower headbands have been around for a long time, dating back to the times of Ancient Greece. Greek women came up with the idea of decorating their hair with such headbands, adding flowers, ribbons, colored stones and headbands to them.

If we talk about the present time, then Lana Del Rey, a popular American performer, became the trendsetter of the “flower” fashion. Such headbands looked great on the singer and the reaction of her fans, and then everyone else, was not long in coming. Now girls all over the world are happy to decorate their hair with floral headbands.

Those that girls in Rus' weaved

For weaving wreaths, plants with long, strong stems are suitable so that they do not break when bent.
These include daisies, dandelions, poppies, cornflowers and the like. First, two flowers are taken: one is placed vertically, the second is placed across, as close as possible, and bent around the first. Manipulations are also made with the remaining colors until the required length is obtained. The end is connected to the beginning and secured with thread or tape.

Recommendation: In order for it to last longer and not wilt quickly, it must be treated with a floral spray.

Who is it suitable for?

The deep symbolism of the wreath has been relegated to the background in the modern world. It has become a fashion trend that increasingly adorns the heads of models on the catwalks of famous design houses. Wedding wreaths have been transformed into tiaras and headbands. Fresh flowers were replaced by items made of silk, porcelain, and polymer clay.

A floral wreath looks very impressive, but one made from real plants will not last long. Not every girl wants to spend the evening weaving jewelry that will lose its attractive appearance in a couple of hours. Arrangements made from artificial flowers will last a long time and look no less beautiful.

To create a harmonious look with a wreath, you must follow the rules:

At folk festivals, any product looks relevant.
For children, you can choose bright shades.
Young girls prefer head wreaths made of fresh flowers in delicate pastel colors.
Older women are better off opting for deep natural shades.
If the dress code allows, then a luxurious decoration of roses will make a girl stand out at a social event.

Traditions tend to be revived. A wreath for the bride made from fresh flowers is in fashion.

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Weaving rules

Weaving a wreath is an entire art that Ukrainian girls have learned since childhood. The mother put the very first wreath on the girl’s head when she was three years old. Every year the amulet was updated, new elements were added. Traditionally, the wreath consists of twelve types of flowers. Each flower not only occupied its place, but had a certain meaning. Thus, immortelle stood guard over health, chamomile symbolized innocence, cornflower spoke of fidelity, viburnum served as a symbol of beauty. There are about seventy options for creating wreaths. They were woven for good luck, against the evil eye, to attract the opposite sex, for various rituals.

Any wreath looks more colorful and picturesque with ribbons. The Ukrainian wreath necessarily involved weaving ribbons in a strict color sequence. Each tape had a specific purpose. Let's consider their interpretation:

started weaving from the middle. The first ribbon served as a symbol of Mother Earth and corresponded to the color brown;
stripes of a yellow tint were added along the edges of the first ribbon, personifying the warm sun;
then there were green stripes, talking about the beauty and young age of the hostess;
blue symbolized clear sky, living water;
purple ribbons symbolized prudence;
pink meant the sincerity and unfeignedness of a virgin.

The length of the ribbons depended on the length of the braid of the owner of the jewelry.

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Manufacturing techniques and options

There are options that will require a lot of hard work, but the results are worth it. So, you can make a handmade product using the following methods:

From decor taken from purchased hairpins.
Using satin ribbons (weaving the product).
Made from fake ready-made flowers.
By creating your own blanks from paper or fabric.
Choosing kanzashi or quilling technology.
Crochet the necessary parts.

If, after reading the list, you are confused and do not know how to make a decoration with flowers with your own hands, then recommendations and a detailed description of the methods will help you solve the problem.

How to weave a wreath?

Today, the art of weaving a Ukrainian wreath with your own hands is gaining popularity again. Modern accessories in the form of a colorful wreath are incredibly popular not only in Ukraine. In order not to spend a lot of money on designer items, you can create an exclusive item yourself. This decoration is an excellent solution not only for theme parties, weddings or national holidays. A colorful Ukrainian wreath can make everyday life colorful, joyful and bright. You can weave a wreath in different ways.

Previously, creating a wreath was a kind of ritual, and the process itself had a lot of nuances

Method No. 1

To make such an accessory with your own hands, you will need:

thin but strong wire;
set of artificial flowers;
multi-colored ribbons;
scissors.

You can make a very beautiful wreath yourself. Using wire, you make a frame for the wreath; you can weave it in the form of a braid from three pieces of wire. Next, artificial flowers made of paper, foamiran or fabric are fixed to the frame by gluing and then wrapping with ribbons. In the summer, you can use fresh flowers, so the wreath will look especially natural and gentle.

Making a wreath on a wire base

The easiest way

If you have little time and little experience in needlework, then this method is a great opportunity to make yourself an unusual decoration.

Sequence of work: buy a pair of hair ties with beautiful flowers, size and color, and also a headband, preferably the right tone. Cut or peel off the flowers from the elastic bands, create a composition from them and attach them to the product.

All is ready. Anyone can make such a product.

In the same way, you can make a headband with your own hands from satin ribbons.

A few words from history

Ukraine has always been famous for its flowers.
They were everywhere: in the expansive steppes, on the windows of huts, in front gardens and vegetable gardens. A housewife whose yard did not have a variety of bright flowers was considered lazy and not fit for family life. Ukrainians have long believed that flowers help ward off evil spirits and give a person health and a sharp mind. Nature could give happiness, but it could also cause serious harm. Each flower had not only its own name, but also its own mystical properties. Thus, the poppy has always been a symbol of sensual love, the immortelle gave health, and the cornflower symbolized the beauty of a young girl.

Flowers were embroidered on clothes and painted on walls and dishes.

By weaving a Ukrainian wreath with their own hands, girls and women created a talisman. He could protect them from the evil eye and tell them about their marital status.

The wreath also helped to hide my hair. The Slavs had an ancient belief that hair carries human energy. To prevent the “enemy” (as the dark forces were called) from depriving a person of his strength, his hair had to be covered.

So the women came up with the wreath. The Ukrainian symbol was always decorated with ribbons, the length of which was equal to the beauty’s natural braid.

There was one more property of wreaths, a practical one. Mint, wormwood, chamomile and other herbs, even when dry, retained an aroma that insects (for example, lice) were very afraid of.

How to make a Greek headband with your own hands?

What you will need: an unnecessary T-shirt, sharp scissors, thread to match the color of the T-shirt, a sewing needle.

Since we are looking at the most budget-friendly options, we offer the simplest one: you don’t even need to go to the store. Our main tool is an unnecessary old T-shirt that you don’t mind. As a result, we will get a comfortable elastic band that can be used for Greek-style hairstyles. So let's get started:

We start from the bottom of the T-shirt. We need to cut from three to five ribbons from it. It is important that the ribbons are the same length.
We sew all five ribbons at the base; it is advisable, of course, that the threads match the color of your T-shirt. Next, a simple classic braid is braided from five ribbons.
Once the braid ends, sew the ends together. Then we connect the stitched ends on both sides to make a headband-bandage.
Our accessory is almost ready, all that remains is to hide the seams. You can use the same T-shirt for this. We suggest cutting out a small rectangular piece and carefully covering the place where the ends are held together. By the way, tapes for such a rim can also be bought in specialized stores.

Greek wreath

For such a special thin decorated rim, small flowers, leaves, and fruits are used. They can be formed from: rhinestones, pearls, polymer clay, fabric, gold threads. The special feature is that only one side is decorated, front or back.

It is not difficult to make thin beads to decorate any hairstyle in the Greek style. String beads onto a thin wire to the desired length. The ends are folded into loops. Two satin or lace ribbons are inserted into them (one in each). A bow is tied. And before my eyes there is a wreath of beads on my head.

How to make a wreath of flowers on your head?

What you will need: several ribbons (colors to suit your taste), sharp scissors, wire, several artificial flowers.

It is important to distinguish a wreath from a headband. Therefore, first you need to measure the volume of your head. If you don't do this, then there is a high chance that the wreath will simply fall off your head. Based on the measurements, we carefully make a wire frame.
You can use any flowers for the wreath: only your finances and imagination play a role here. As a rule, good stylish options can be chosen from ordinary artificial flowers, which can be bought for pennies in any store. If we use a large flower, then be sure to cut the stem: this way you can quickly and conveniently insert a wire through it to secure it to our base. If we use small flowers, then it is best to make several small compositions (from three to four colors) from them.
The last stage of work is securing the flowers to the rim. For a better aesthetic effect, we recommend alternating them in tone and size.

To clearly see that it is really simple, watch the video with master classes “How to make a headband with flowers.”

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How to “read a wreath”

Ukrainian folklore is rich in symbolism and folk traditions. One of them is weaving a wreath. It was believed that if a girl lost this head decoration, it meant that she had lost her virginity. By giving the guy a wreath, the girl confessed her love to him. There is a legend about how a girl met a handsome guy. Fascinated by her beauty, the young man begged her to give him the wreath so that he could show it to his parents and get permission to marry. Having fallen in love with the handsome man, the young woman gave him a wreath. Having grabbed him, the guy turned into a devil and dragged the girl with him to hell.

There is a very beautiful custom associated with this headdress. On the night of Ivan Kupala, the girl wove a Ukrainian wreath with her own hands, and then, taking it off her head, lowered it into the river. If the wreath stuck to the shore, it means that the beauty was expecting an imminent wedding. The wreath floating downstream showed that the groom would be from distant lands. And the drowned decoration warned of imminent death.

Weaving a wreath was a serious matter on which Ukrainian women believed their lives depended.

How to make a headband from ribbons?

What you will need: several satin ribbons (colors to suit your taste), a plastic headband, thread and needle, glue, sharp scissors, a cotton pad, a lighter, artificial flowers, wire.

Take the hoop and carefully wrap it with ribbons. The main thing is not to forget to periodically coat the ends with glue so that the tape is better attached.
Once the headband is wrapped with ribbons on all sides, you can attach several artificial (or even fresh) flowers to it. For these purposes, it is best to use a special wire on which the flowers will be attached.

You can watch how to make a hair hoop with ribbons with your own hands in this video tutorial.

From autumn leaves

A flower wreath is, first of all, an accessory for spring and summer. Units can harmoniously combine it in the winter season. But in the fall things are different. Colorful maple leaves make something special.

5 leaves are attached to the finished copper wire rim at the same time and secured with floral tape. The stems are hidden under the leaves and the excess is cut off. For individuality, you can add pine cones, bunches of rowan berries or ears of wheat.

How to make it yourself

In the old days, weaving a wreath was considered a special ritual. It was held in a female company on a certain day. Today, girls can make their own accessory for everyday wear, a holiday or a special occasion. It can be made from fresh or artificial flowers, from autumn leaves, rowan branches.

From fresh flowers and wild herbs

Any plants with long or medium stems are suitable for weaving a wreath of fresh flowers and wild herbs. It is important that the trunk is strong and does not break when bent. You can weave a wreath of daisies, dandelions, cornflowers, poppies, sunflowers, and leaves. The ends are secured with tape or thread. It is better not to use wire for this purpose, as it will cling to the hair.

Before starting work, it is recommended to wear gloves, since the stems can cause cuts or scratches. Some plants produce sap that remains on the skin as green or brown spots. To weave a wreath on your head from living plants, you must follow the instructions:

The first flower is placed vertically.
The next one is across, the inflorescences should be as close as possible.
The horizontal stem is bent behind the vertical one, and then brought out to the front side in front of the inflorescence.
The entire procedure is repeated until the desired length is achieved.
The end of the decoration is tightly tied with ribbon or thread.

Fresh flower wreaths for brides are made from plants that shed minimally. If pollen stains a white dress, it will definitely ruin the girl’s mood during the celebration.

Modern brides often choose a lilac wreath as decoration, which fits perfectly into a wedding in the Provence, eco or art nouveau style. The plant practically does not fall off; in extreme cases, the inflorescences can be treated with hairspray.

Made from artificial flowers

You can make a wreath on your head with your own hands from artificial flowers. It will last for many years without losing its aesthetic appeal. To make it you will need floral wire, plants, ribbon and glue. A head decoration is created from artificial flowers according to the following algorithm:

The wire is wound and a frame is made from it.
The base is wrapped with tape as tightly as possible (it is better to choose green).
The stems of artificial flowers are trimmed to a length of 12-15 cm.
The plants are placed on the frame and secured with tape in a circle.
The ends are secured with glue.

Decorating with fresh wildflowers looks very cute and attractive, but it is more difficult to weave. It will last a couple of days at most, then it will begin to wither, even if you treat it with floral spray. A wreath made from artificial flowers is much more practical and will last longer.

From autumn leaves and rowan branches

A wreath made from multi-colored rowan leaves and twigs is ideal as a decoration for a romantic autumn photo shoot in warm colors. Its basis is made up of young flexible branches of willow or birch, which are used to wrap a wire frame. Then leaves and rowan berries are threaded through the rods. You can weave a wreath in another way:

Take the first autumn leaf and bend the edge.
The stem of the second one pierces this part like a needle.
So they continue in a circle.
At the end, rowan branches are woven in.

Wire can be used as a base. In this case, all leaves and twigs are sewn to the base or secured with floral or nylon tape. It is not recommended to decorate a wreath made of natural plants with artificial stones, rhinestones and beads. The product must retain its natural appearance.

From tapes

An excellent alternative to ready-made artificial flowers will be buds made from satin ribbons. To create a head wreath with poppies, cornflowers and daisies you will need:

headband;
red, green, blue, white and wishing ribbons;
beads for stamens;
circles cut out of felt;
threads;
synthetic winterizer or foam rubber;
lighter or matches.

To create a poppy, the red ribbon is divided into 5 cm squares, from which petals are cut out (7-9 pieces for each flower), the edges are singed. Then they are sewn to a felt circle. The core is made from a piece of green tape, which is used to wrap a padding polyester or foam rubber ball. Secure everything with black thread. Then glue or sew it into the middle between the red leaves.

To create cornflowers, blue ribbon is divided into 4 cm squares, the edges are cut into cloves and treated with fire. Collect 17-19 petals per thread and pull them together. Making chamomile begins by cutting a narrow white ribbon into long pieces of 4 cm, and singeing the edges. A thin yellow ribbon is threaded onto a needle and pulled together to form an accordion. It is folded into a circle and stitched - this is the middle of the chamomile. White petals in the form of loops are sewn to it.

Leaves of different shapes are cut out from green ribbons. They also wrap the headband, sew leaves and flowers to it. Decorate the wreath with stamens and beads.

Corrugated paper

Thanks to the texture of corrugated paper, flowers made from it look delicate and airy. A spring wreath is very easy to make from this material. The frame and stems are made of wire, which is wrapped in green corrugated paper. Each subsequent layer is pressed tightly against the previous one. Leaves are created according to step-by-step instructions:

Fold the paper in several layers, cut out the silhouettes of the leaves.
Wrap each element tightly around a pencil, then straighten it out.
Attach each leaf to the stem one by one, and stick a layer of green paper on top.
If necessary, curl the edges of the petals with a pencil.

You can make any flowers: poppies, lilies, daffodils, peonies, roses. Chamomile is considered the simplest. To create it from corrugated paper, you need to cut out the petals from a white sheet, the core from a yellow sheet, and glue everything onto the stem, giving the structure the appearance of a real plant.

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Then you can start assembling. Wrap the finished stems with flowers and leaves one by one around a wire base. The more tightly the plants are fixed, the more beautiful the decoration looks. It is better to weave so that later you can straighten each flower.

When working with corrugated paper, you need to pay attention to the direction of the veins. They should go along the petals. The wire should not stick out anywhere; each section is tightly wrapped.

From dandelions

Yellow flowers are the perfect material for a wreath. The accessory will not dry out for several days, since dandelions can live for a long time without water.

For weaving, it is better to choose large flowers, with thick caps and long stems.

Pick more dandelions, of different lengths;
Take two flowers and cross the stems;
Throw one stem over the other to make a loop;
Now place the third dandelion on top so that the cap is as close as possible to the first two flowers. Make another loop;
Add a fourth flower, make a loop and continue like this;
Make sure that the caps and stems intertwine at the same level;
Connect the ends of the wreath and make another loop, tying the place with a blade of grass for security.

Watch the video that shows everything clearly:

From wild flowers

This is exactly what they do on Ivan Kupala! Their peculiarity is that smaller flowers are used than dandelions, and ears of corn and wild herbs are also woven into the design.

If you are going to tell fortunes on a wreath, be sure to look at which plant is responsible for what: for example, St. John's wort - for health, dandelion - for love. For a simply decorative wreath, any flowers and ears of corn are suitable: cornflower, chamomile, clover, wheat. Just don't pick rare flowers

The process is almost no different from what is written above. Intertwine two flowers together, wrap it around the first two. Then attach the third, fourth and further with a loop. Weave each subsequent flower closer to the previous ones. At the end, you can remove the extra stems and blades of grass, or you can leave it as is.

From daisies

Chamomiles don't stay fresh for very long, but you can use them to tell fortunes

The weaving technique is almost the same, just be careful with the buds: chamomile petals are wider, and therefore the flower needs more space. Try not to crush the flower itself too much in the process so that the petals do not fall off.

Take two chamomiles. We wrap one around the other, creating a loop.
We do the same with the third chamomile and all the others;
When the wreath is ready, tie the first and last daisies together. Ready!

DIY Ukrainian wreath made of satin ribbons

The main flower for the wreath is the poppy. Red poppies mean youth, beauty and their transience. A wreath of red flowers is a symbol of girlish purity and beauty.

Periwinkle is a symbol of purity and innocence, and blooming periwinkle is a declaration of love. Cornflowers are a symbol of girlish modesty and tenderness. Symbol of fidelity and devotion. Chamomiles awaken love. Viburnum - ancestral protection.

Three ways to create a poppy from satin ribbons

The poppy flower can be made in three different ways. Each of them has its own advantages, and only you can choose which method to prefer.

Poppy from a whole piece of narrow ribbon

Make 6 marks on the tape at a distance of 8-10 cm from each other. Don't forget to leave 0.5 cm from the edge.
Sweep 6 petals along the marks.
Pull the thread and form petals. Connect the ends of the ribbon and sew to make a flower.
Insert stamens or beads into the middle of the flower. (I decided not to make a poppy box, but simply added a bead along with the stamens)

Poppy from pieces of ribbon

Cut the ribbon into 4-5 cm pieces, depending on the desired size of the flower.
On one side, cut each segment into a semicircle and melt it over a candle.
On the other hand, you can collect the folds and also melt them over a candle.
Collect the resulting petals into two flowers.
Then glue the resulting flowers and add the stamens.

Poppies made from figured petals

This poppy can be used in Ukrainian wreaths, hairpins or for braided ribbons.

From a ribbon 5 cm wide, cut into 10 pieces of 3.5 - 4.5 cm, depending on the size of the flower you want to get.
Cut a petal from each piece and make several small cuts along the rounded edge.
During the process of melting the edges, these cuts will bend in different directions and create the desired effect of a living flower.
Gather the petals on a string of 5 pieces and glue them together.
Add the middle. It can be made traditional or simply from black stamens.

You can also make a ribbon into a braid and decorate children's braids.

Stylized poppy center

Depending on where the poppy will be used, the center for it can be made in the traditional style - in the form of a box, you can use only the stamens. I make stylized poppy centers for wreaths.

For the middle, take a piece of narrow green ribbon 18 cm and twist it into a rope.
Then glue it onto a piece of felt, starting from the knot, and twist it into a “shell”.
When the glue dries, cut out the “Shell” and glue the stamens on the felt side.
Glue the finished center into the flower blank.

Chamomile from a narrow ribbon

To make chamomile, it is better to use a ribbon 1 – 1.25 cm wide.

Cut 9 pieces of ribbon 7 cm long.
Bend each segment into a corner, bend the bottom in half with the front side inward and melt over the fire, forming a petal. One chamomile requires 9 petals.
Gather the petals on a thread, pull and sew.
Glue or sew on the middle in the form of a bead or button.

Depending on the size of the wreath, sometimes smaller flowers are needed. Therefore, you can make chamomile smaller and in a simpler way.

Cut 2.5 cm pieces from a narrow 1.2 cm strip.
Melt the cut edges over the fire so as to form a petal on one side. For one flower you need 9-12 petals.
For the middle, a regular knot is used.
Gather the petals on a thread and pull them tightly, glue a knot in the middle.

Narrow ribbon calendula

Calendula or sunflower, as you like, are made from a ribbon the same width as a chamomile. The only difference is in the way the petal is folded.

Instead of calendula, you can use small yellow flowers.

Cornflower from ribbon

I make cornflowers from a 2.5 cm wide ribbon. This is the easiest way to create a flower that I found on the net.

For one flower you will need 6 pieces of 3 cm each. Melt the cut edges over a fire.
Forming a petal. Fold the piece of tape diagonally so that the corners do not touch.
Then arbitrarily bend the right corner up and the left corner down so that they peek out slightly.
The sharp corner where the fold needs to be heated a little over the fire and held with your fingers to form a fan-shaped petal.
Then collect the resulting petals on a thread and pull them together.
Insert blue stamens into the middle and glue.

So, all the flowers are prepared, you can start. For decoration, you can add green leaves, kalinka or beads and other decorations that you have.

Making a Ukrainian wreath with your own hands

Assembling a wreath on a wire base

The traditional Ukrainian wreath is characterized by the presence of a large number of ribbons. To be able to attach ribbons, we will make a wreath on a wire base. For this we use thick and soft wire.

The size of the wire base should be slightly smaller than the circumference of the head. but not less than 40 cm.
Braid the ends of the wire with a narrow or tape tape and make loops.
Then glue the wire to a 2.5 cm piece of tape on which the flowers will be attached.
Prepare a diagram according to which the flowers will be attached.
First you need to glue the poppies, they are the largest. Don't glue them too close to the loops.
We glue the remaining, smaller flowers and leaves evenly and symmetrically between the poppies.
When the glue has hardened, check that all the flowers are glued and that there is no visible wire between them.
That's it, all that remains is to thread the ribbon through the loops and tie.

Ukrainian wreath with flowers made of satin ribbons is ready.

Headband in Ukrainian style with flowers made from ribbons

This hairband can be worn almost every day. I prefer metal rims as they are stronger and more reliable. But. if you wish, you can increase the number of flowers and make a Ukrainian wreath.

If you wish, you can braid the headband with ribbons, like mine. There are many different videos on how to do this. I won't go into detail.

You need to glue the bases for the composition onto the rim. I prefer felt, but you can use wide ribbon folded in half. Assembling the composition is the most difficult and most interesting process. You must calculate the composition so that all the prepared flowers fit and there is no free space left on the base. If suddenly there are any empty spaces left, they are filled with leaves or decor.

And if you want to play it safe, you can first stick leaves on the base, and only then add flowers and decor.

Show your imagination and you will get different versions of Ukrainian handmade flower wreaths.

If you are just starting out, I recommend using “Dragon” glue in your work. It does not dry as quickly and you will have the opportunity to correct your mistakes.

I wish you success in your creativity.

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From felt

Felt is a dense sheet of felt made from natural wool. This is an ideal item for creativity. Volumetric, flat felt daisies, asters, orchids, roses are a small part of the ideas for headbands.

The easiest way to create a flower is to cut a circle out of felt. Next, it is cut, moving from the edges to the center. The resulting spiral is twisted into a bud and hemmed.

Wreaths with felt flowers are combined with woolen dresses, tweed jackets, and knitted sweaters.

Tips and tricks

For long events, you should carefully use accessories made from live inflorescences. They quickly lose their appearance and by the middle of the celebration they will completely lose their presentable appearance if they are not first kept in the refrigerator. A special spray purchased at a florist store will help prevent rapid fading.
If active recreation is planned, the reliability of fastening the wreath should be taken into account. Ribbons tied at the back of the head will help to better fix the headband on the head.
A bright wreath of large flowers should not be complemented with flashy makeup. The result will be image overload.
A floral accessory looks impressive on loose and slightly curled hair. Appearance takes on features of tenderness, romanticism and freshness.
You can make a wreath from several branches of artificial flowers. First you need to disassemble the branches into separate fragments. Then assemble the composition by gluing the elements onto the hoop.
For special events and weddings, it is recommended to use accessories made from small flowers in pastel colors. Thin satin ribbons will make the decoration fit for purpose.
Before making a wreath for the bride from fresh flowers, you should consult a florist. A specialist will tell you which plants are best used to make decorations. Quick damage to a floral headband can ruin the holiday.
The longer the strands , the larger the elements of the composition in the wreath.
The accessory should fit comfortably on the head. You should not build too bulky rims. They are uncomfortable to wear, and in the photo your face will constantly get lost in the buds and leaves.
If the bride's outfit requires the addition of a wreath , then the buds from the rim should echo the bouquet.

Kanzashi

Japan is considered the birthplace of the art of making flower arrangements from satin, organza, and silk. To make it you will need a minimum of tools: scissors, transparent glue, thread, ribbon, rhinestones.

By following the instructions on how to make headbands with flowers in the “kanzashi” style, you can get an original accessory:

Squares of arbitrary size are cut from the tape - the basis for creating petals. I make sure to burn the cuts over the flame of a lighter.
By bending the squares diagonally several times, you get triangles. To get a sharp petal, the edges of the triangles are closed to each other, fixing the joint with glue.
Several petals are collected into an inflorescence, sewing them together. A decorative button, rhinestones, and stones are installed in the center. The finished element is glued onto the hoop.

Composition of living inflorescences

This way you can create a wedding wreath or an accessory for any other event. The instructions for making it are quite simple and do not cause any difficulties. You just need to strictly follow a certain sequence of actions.

Initially, a frame is created from wire. For this purpose, several twigs are cut from the wire, the length of which is 3-4 cm greater than the circumference of the head. This margin is necessary in order to easily fix the ends.

Then the plants themselves are prepared. The length of their stems should vary between 10 – 14 cm. To ensure that the flowers do not quickly wither and retain their original appearance throughout the day, they are sprayed with a special spray that florists use. Thanks to this, the wreath will look attractive for as long as possible.

The resulting ring is wrapped in a ribbon, the width of which is 4–5 cm. It is on this that the fragments of the future composition are subsequently placed. Each of the stems is secured with a ribbon. For this purpose, several revolutions are performed.

It is extremely important that all parts are located as closely as possible to each other. Field herbs, all kinds of flowers and a variety of greens are used. Pebbles and beads that are placed on a wire will help complete the composition. In combination with flower buds, such decorative elements look incredibly elegant.

The stems of the last parts need to be hidden under the already fixed elements and wrapped tightly with ribbon. In this case, there is no need to trim the stems.

There is another, no less simple way to create a wreath. They begin to weave it by forming a bundle consisting of several stems. Each new element is wrapped around the long stems of the original bundle by performing a double turn. One is done before the inflorescence, and the second after it.

The end must be connected to the bundle and closed in a ring. The resulting structure is fixed with a ribbon. It can also act as additional decor. For example, you can equip the accessory with hanging ribbons. They should be located in the back of the head.

Using fall foliage

In the fall, fresh flowers may simply not be available. In addition, their use when creating a wreath is no longer entirely appropriate. An excellent solution would be to choose autumn foliage. As a rule, maple is preferred. Yellowing of the leaves on this tree is observed quite early. In addition, sheet plates are durable and can retain their original appearance for a long time.

In this case, you also need to first prepare a rim from wire. 4 – 6 leaves are immediately fixed on it. They are fixed by using floral tape. In this way, all beams are secured. In order to make the accessory as colorful and unusual as possible, a sprig of rowan is inserted into it every 4 bunches of leaves.

In order for the product to be at least a little reminiscent of summer, it is additionally recommended to use green foliage. It is used approximately after 5 – 7 rows. Its more frequent use would be inappropriate in this case.

The last stems are hidden under those leaves that have already been fixed. The excess must be cut off. The resulting structure can be secured using tapes or regular threads.

The accessory is now ready and you can safely try it on, coming up with an original way to wear it. Such decoration will clearly not go unnoticed and will cause real delight among those around you.

The technology for making wreaths worn on the head is quite simple. Even a child can understand the features of this process. It is worth noting that if you decide to use artificial flowers for it, you can also make them yourself. To do this, you just need to choose a suitable master class and strictly follow the instructions. In this case, you will be able to create a truly unique accessory.

Decor for hoops

Floral headbands instantly transform a woman's look. A simple bun, ponytail, a couple of careless strands, loose curls turn into a salon masterpiece.

Many needlewomen are thinking about how to make flowers for a headband from inexpensive, improvised materials. There are so many answers to this question that it’s not easy to choose just one. Suitable fabric, satin, lace, velvet ribbon, foamiran, plastic polymer.

The history of the wreath

Wreaths appeared in ancient times among different peoples in different parts of the planet. In all cultures they symbolized the sun, the celestial cycle, infinity and immortality.

It was believed that the sacred meaning lies in the form itself, since the circle is the personification of the divine principle, eternity and perfection. It has the mystical power of a talisman, helping to distinguish between internal and external space, making a person inaccessible to the negative influence of external forces and hostile entities.

Fresh flowers and herbs woven into the wreath meant life, merging with nature, and supporting Mother Earth. It was worn on the head to receive the protection of the gods, spiritual strength and vital energy.

In Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece, the symbolism of the wreath was associated with the personification of success, dignity and dominance. The meaning was largely determined by the plant branches woven into it:

laurel – triumph and invincibility;
oak - honor for saving the lives of citizens;
olive - victory in sports competitions;
roses – power and high status.

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Women and girls from aristocratic families decorated their hair with a wreath made of myrtle, the tree of the goddess of love Aphrodite. To appease Dionysus, they made wreaths of ivy and grapes.

The Slavs wove wreaths for holidays: St. George's Day, Trinity, summer solstice, Ivan Kupala, etc. They served as decoration for all participants, regardless of age and gender, and were used as protective amulets for homes and livestock.

Foamiran

Soft foamiran is called the second suede. Pliable, foamed material takes on a variety of shapes when heated, retaining them after cooling.

The work process is not complicated:

Oval, teardrop-shaped blanks are cut out of a sheet of foam, which in the future will become petals.
For greater realism, the petals are tinted with dry pastel. Shading is done with a sponge. The veins are applied with toothpicks, an orange stick, or a special mold.
The petal is formed by applying it to a slightly heated iron or simply pulling it out in warm hands.
The final assembly of the flower is carried out using a heat gun.

Blue Christmas wreath

You will need tools and materials:

foam mold in the form of a wreath;
ribbons made of corduroy, satin and taffeta;
floral wire;
floral pins;
small pearl-white Christmas balls;
glue gun or glue stick.

1. Cut strips of corduroy, satin and taffeta ribbon to the desired size. We wrap them in rings and collect several rings on a floral pin, securing them with floral wire.

2. Cover the surface of the foam wreath with prepared ribbons, alternating different types, colors and heights to make the composition more voluminous and cheerful.

3. Place the Christmas balls between the loops of the ribbons and glue them with a glue gun.

4. Make a hanging bow by taking a longer piece of corduroy ribbon. Form rings and glue them in place

5. We put the bow on a floral pin and secure it with floral wire. Attach it to the bottom of the finished wreath. We hang the wreath on the wall.

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From polymer clay

Flowers made from polymer clay cannot be immediately distinguished from real ones. The material is easy to work with - like plasticine, it rolls out in thin layers and stretches well.

For final formation, the flowers are baked in the oven or left in the air (self-hardening plastic). It is worth knowing that the headband with such decor does not withstand exposure to water.

Foamiran wreath

Foamiran is an ideal decorative foam plastic material. Otherwise called: revelur and fom EVA. Due to its properties, it is popular for handicrafts. Advantages:

easy to work with;
delicate velvet texture;
easily takes any shape, cut, painted with acrylic;
reliably glued with hot-melt adhesive;
looks great in combination with any materials.

Foamiran flowers for headbands look like real ones, only even more delicate.
To create dandelions, you need two yellow strips: 25 by 2 cm and 10 by 1 cm. Without cutting finely to the end, cut out the strips along the side. The green circle is also trimmed around the entire circumference. All parts are applied to the iron so that the desired, slightly bent petals are formed under the temperature. All workpieces are wrapped onto the wire in the required shape. In order: core (thin), petals on the sides (wide), leaf (circle). Don't forget to apply glue to each layer for strength. Foamiran headbands will be ready immediately after attaching them to the headband.

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Learning to make a headband

An old, shabby hoop is not a reason to throw it in the trash. You can give your jewelry a second life using a little imagination and simple means.

We take the old hoop, remove the old fabric and decorative elements from it.
To hide the ends of the headband, glue small pieces of lace onto them. We secure the remaining part of the lace ribbon with a clip and wrap it around the headband along its entire length. It is necessary to leave allowances of 1 cm at both ends for gluing to the inside of the hoop.
The central detail in the headband will be a guipure ribbon, from which you need to weave a braid. To do this, fold the ribbon in half, tying a small bow in the center.
Pressing the knot with your finger, pull the right ribbon so that one side of the bow unravels. From the same end we will form a loop and pass it through the remaining side of the bow. Repeating this sequence with the left side of the ribbon, we get a pigtail with a length corresponding to the headband.
Glue the braid over the lace onto the hoop, decorate with single beads, pearl thread or flowers. That's it, the hair crown is ready!

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Wreath and symbolism

Ukrainian head wreaths and weaving them were not just fun. Knowing the meaning of a particular flower, one could read it like an open book. The choice of one flower or another depended on the beauty’s age, status, and even on the purpose for which the wreath was woven. Each flower carried its own special symbolism:

Immortelle symbolized health.
This modest-looking plant was considered a powerful amulet against ailments. Wreath of painted immortelle
Chamomile flowers personified maiden purity, purity and fidelity.
Chamomile can be part of the overall composition or the only element of the wreath
Cornflower and lovage flowers could tell about sincere devotion and beauty of the soul.
Cornflowers go well with daisies
Periwinkle is a symbol of the immortal soul and life.
Periwinkle is also one of the most famous Ukrainian symbolic plants
Spring cherry and apple blossoms were the personification of mother's love.
Wreath with cherry flowers
Viburnum clusters are the main symbol of girlish beauty.
Viburnum, as a symbol, is often found in Ukrainian culture
Hops are the personification of intelligence and ingenuity.
Yarrow is the main participant of the wreath, a symbol of defiance and endurance.
Ears of young wheat were woven to attract harvest, as gifts of generous land and a symbol of goodness.
The poppy is an incredibly proud and bright flower, but it symbolized sadness and loss.
Girls wove it into a wreath if someone in the family died in a war with the enemy. A poppy wreath can be called a mourning wreath
Sunflower flowers represented prosperity, hard work and strength.
People believed that the sunflower was the most persistent and strong in the entire flower kingdom. Wreath of sunflower flowers
Bright flowers of mallow, rouge and peony could tell about the power of faith, hope and love.
Ukrainian friends in bright wreaths
The white lily is a symbol of purity.
It was woven into the Ukrainian wreath of those girls who went to the monastery, as a symbol of the end of worldly life. Wreath with white lilies

People believed that flowers are gifts from God, and the true gift of nature must be treated with respect. The combination of certain colors could tell a lot without words.

The meaning of flowers in the Ukrainian wreath

More than 70 variations of weaving were known in Ukraine, among them ritual, ceremonial, magical and many other wreaths. By the way, my mother wove the first wreath on her daughter’s head when she was three years old, always weaving in chamomile as a symbol of a clear mind and pure thoughts.

Little Ukrainian girl in her first wreath

Original felt or suede headbands

If there is no felt, it can be easily replaced with felt, thick fabric, leather or suede. Such decorations are very beautiful and easy to make.

The decoration can be attached to an elastic band or to a headband, a budget option and stylish.

Prepare for work:

felt in 3 shades: pink, burgundy and olive;
beads;
thick: needle and dark pink wool thread;
headband or hair tie.

Details:

According to the template or at will, cut out 2 flowers of different shapes in burgundy color (they will overlap each other).
Long green leaves to sew flowers on. Greenery should peek out from both sides for beauty.
Two green circles for flowers (2 times smaller than the flowers themselves).
Then we place each cut out flower on pink felt and cut it 2-3 mm larger. They should set off the flower beautifully.

We form the product:

Place leaves on 1 green circle, then a large pink flower, and a large burgundy flower on top of it. Small on top: pink, then burgundy flower. We combine the middles of the flowers, the leaves will peek out a few centimeters from both sides.

We thread a dark pink wool thread into the “gypsy” needle. We stitch through the product from the middle, creating beautiful stamens.

The finished product needs to be attached to an elastic band or headband, the 2nd green circle will be inside the elastic band (rim). We sew the circles tightly on both sides with simple thick threads; the headband or elastic band will be inside the circles.

You can take any options. For those who like bright colors, combinations of yellow (orange or red) with black (brown) are suitable. Bright blue (lilac or green) with dark gray (black) looks beautiful.

On top of the flower you can sew a pre-prepared small butterfly or “ladybug” (on 1/3 of the flower).

Such original crafts are quite feasible even for inexperienced beginners. In the photo you can see headbands with flowers for hairstyles with interesting ideas.

Wreath and symbolism

Immortelle symbolized health.
This modest-looking plant was considered a powerful amulet against ailments. Wreath of painted immortelle
Chamomile flowers personified maiden purity, purity and fidelity.
Chamomile can be part of the overall composition or the only element of the wreath
Cornflower and lovage flowers could tell about sincere devotion and beauty of the soul.
Cornflowers go well with daisies
Periwinkle is a symbol of the immortal soul and life.
Periwinkle is also one of the most famous Ukrainian symbolic plants
Spring cherry and apple blossoms were the personification of mother's love.
Wreath with cherry flowers
Viburnum clusters are the main symbol of girlish beauty.
Viburnum, as a symbol, is often found in Ukrainian culture
Hops are the personification of intelligence and ingenuity.
Yarrow is the main participant of the wreath, a symbol of defiance and endurance.
Ears of young wheat were woven to attract harvest, as gifts of generous land and a symbol of goodness.
The poppy is an incredibly proud and bright flower, but it symbolized sadness and loss.
Girls wove it into a wreath if someone in the family died in a war with the enemy. A poppy wreath can be called a mourning wreath
Sunflower flowers represented prosperity, hard work and strength.
People believed that the sunflower was the most persistent and strong in the entire flower kingdom. Wreath of sunflower flowers
Bright flowers of mallow, rouge and peony could tell about the power of faith, hope and love.
Ukrainian friends in bright wreaths
The white lily is a symbol of purity.
It was woven into the Ukrainian wreath of those girls who went to the monastery, as a symbol of the end of worldly life. Wreath with white lilies

People believed that flowers are gifts from God, and the true gift of nature must be treated with respect. The combination of certain colors could tell a lot without words.

The meaning of flowers in the Ukrainian wreath

Little Ukrainian girl in her first wreath

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Improve your skills and always stay on trend

If you have already made flower headbands several times, you can improve your knowledge and skills. Today this type of needlework is very popular and the best ideas and instructions for making are readily published in popular magazines and Internet sites.

Almost any master class on making a headband with flowers can now be found on the Internet. Good luck and new ideas. Be individual and beautiful at any age and under any circumstances.

Traditions

There are many ancient traditions associated with a wreath of flowers on the head, some of which have survived to this day. For example, in ancient times, a girl presented a wreath woven with her own hands to her beloved as a sign of matchmaking and fidelity. Today this tradition has grown into the exchange of rings between newlyweds. Today the bride throws a bouquet to her unmarried bridesmaids at a wedding, but previously it was a wreath that was thrown; whoever catches it will be the first to get married.

The wreath played an important role in the relationship between a guy and a girl

Often in a Ukrainian village one could see a wreath on the doors of a hut; it was believed that for a whole year it protected the whole family from evil and troubles, and also brought health to the house. In ancient times, there were many variations of wreaths. One of the most popular was considered a wreath of devotion; it was based on cornflower and lovage. By the way, the color combination in this wreath is blue cornflower and yellow lovage.

The wreath was given one of the key roles on the holiday of Ivan Kupala

How to wear it correctly?

A headband with flowers is a very romantic accessory that most girls complement with appropriate clothing. These could be light, flowy dresses and sundresses, sandals with thin straps or ballet flats.

If you are a tanned girl, choose a brightly colored wreath, complement it with clothes with ethnic patterns and matching jewelry to get a boho-chic look. This could be a bright dress with a floral print, a sundress, or even jeans with an airy tunic.

The most win-win option for every day is jeans or denim shorts with a shirt or T-shirt. A modest wreath and a couple of stylish jewelry will complete the look.

A headband with flowers will look great on hair of any unnatural shade - pink, purple, green. An unusual hair color in itself is a statement of pretentiousness, so if you add a wreath to your hairstyle, it will look very organic.

To make flowers look organic even in an everyday look, it’s good if they match the color of at least one element of clothing. It looks especially impressive if the shoes are decorated with similar flowers. For example, you can transform old shoes this way, or glue a couple of artificial roses using superglue – it’s a matter of a few minutes.

Of course, a hoop with flowers will not always look appropriate. You can definitely go to a picnic or an outdoor festival in it – the flowers will look organic against the greenery background.

If you choose clothes in ethnic and boho style, then wreaths on your head will be the perfect complement to your look.

In combination with an evening outfit, a kokoshnik headband will also look appropriate.

You definitely shouldn’t wear it to school, to the office or to attend official events. At the very least, you may be misunderstood, and the combination of a business suit and flowers in your hair looks ridiculous.

The most interesting thing about this accessory

Weaving rings from herbs and flowers has been a popular and interesting activity since ancient times. In Ancient Greece, they went to the winners of sports games and competitions. In Ancient Rome they were used to crown warriors. In India and China, this accessory was intended only for the nobility and rulers.

A wreath is not only a decoration, but also an element of the interior and part of ancient traditions and beliefs:

If you hang it above the door, then dark forces will not enter this house.
If you hide it under the first sheaf of the harvest, then rodents and pests will not grow there.
If you put it under the pillow of a woman in labor, the birth will take place without complications.
If a person was doomed to death, then he was given a crown of thorns.
If it is woven during the Rusian week of the Ivan Kupala holiday from 12 herbs and flowers (fern, Ivan da Marya and others), then it will be the strongest amulet for protection.
If a ship sank, then at the place of death it was lowered into the water. This was a symbol of the end of earthly life and the beginning of eternal existence.
If a wedding was planned, then on this holiday the bride had to weave it for herself in the morning, and after the wedding, throw it into the crowd of unmarried girls, and the one who caught it would soon get married.

Today, many traditions have lost relevance and turned into a fashion trend. A DIY wreath on your head can add an exceptional twist to your chosen look.