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How to make a wreath out of electric wire, berries and pineapples

This project took little time and money to create. Reclaimed electrical wires and cables can be used for many handmade projects; They are available in bright colors and are weather resistant.

Materials and tools:

wire cutters
heavy duty stapler
glue gun
hammer
reclaimed electrical cable
Flat Wood Wreath Shape (12 or 6 inches)
pineapples (small to medium)
red fruit twigs
white spray paint

Gather wires and cables

Find old wires or cables; Make sure they are easily flexible and not too flexible. Use wire cutters to cut them to random but similar sizes.

How to make a wreath out of electric wire, berries and pineapples

Paint Crown Ring

Cover the wooden wreath shape with white spray paint. Let dry.

Loop wire and attach to ring

Fold the wire into loops and staple them to the wooden ring. Put the longer pieces in the back and shorter pieces in the front. Fill and place around the ring.

How to make a wreath out of electric wire, berries and pineapples

Secure the cable

If necessary, use a hammer to tap the staples all the way into the wood ring. If a piece of wire slips out of the staple, simply push it back in and hammer down.

How to make a wreath out of electric wire, berries and pineapples

Add berries

Cut (if necessary) pieces of red berry sprigs to fit around the crown. Use hot glue to hold them in place.

How to make a wreath out of electric wire, berries and pineapples

Add pineapples

Adhere the pinecones to fit the stapled section of the wreath to cover the ends.

How to make a wreath out of electric wire, berries and pineapples

Joanne Palmisano is the author of Salvage Secrets (W.W. Norton, September 2011). Visit her blog, also called Salvage Secrets. .