How To Make A DIY Metal Wreath: A Trendy Anthropologie Hack

If you’re looking for a way to get the Anthropologie look without breaking the bank, you can make a similar DIY metal wreath with this tutorial. Their Pollinator Iron Wreath inspires this simple project with a few changes.

Anthropologie is known for its trendy and unique home decor, and its metal wreaths are no exception. But at $168 each, they can be a bit pricey, so here’s what I did.

First, I used a moss wreath as the base and recycled aluminum cans for the flowers and leaves. In addition, I used brighter colors to work with my summer porch decor.

I know you’ll agree it’s a great way to add a touch of style to your home or porch for Summer.

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Anthropologie Version $168.00

If you are wondering what a $168.00 Metal Wreath looks like, here is the Anthropologie version.

I think it is a very fun wreath. However, I would need two of these for my porch, and my budget doesn’t allow one.

You may remember the DIY Recycled Flower Pots I made earlier this spring. I used several aluminum flowers for that project and knew the same technique could be used to make a similar budget-friendly wreath for much less than the Anthropologie version.

How To Make A DIY Metal Wreath

First, you need a wreath base to attach the recycled metal flowers. I had these adorable moss-covered wreaths and decided they would be perfect.

However, a metal wreath form would also work if you plan to completely cover the form with metal flowers like the Anthropologie version.

You will also want to collect aluminum cans to recycle into the flowers and leaves for the metal wreath.

I save all my sparkling water cans. You will need approx. 10-12 cans per wreath.

Once you have your cans collected, begin to gather your other supplies.

How To Make Metal Flowers

First, wash and dry the collected aluminum cans. Then cut the tops and bottom off with a sharp knife or scissors. Finally, cut the can vertically to open it. Roll the outside of the can along a table edge or box edge to flatten and remove any ragged edges.

Finally, you can punch the aluminum flowers using various flower punch styles.

I used a variety of flower punches to create different sizes and shapes. You can see the resources for details.

Supplies for Metal Wreath Tutorial

• Aluminum cans (10-12 per wreath)
• Flower Punch – See Resources for All Links
• Hot Glue Gun
• Moss Wreath
• Spray Paint ( Two Shades of Pink, 2 Shades of Green, Orange, and Yellow)
• Metal Bee charms
• Painters Tape
• Hot Glue Finger Protectors

Paint Flowers with Spray Paint

To paint the aluminum flowers with spray paint, you need to secure them so they don’t blow away.

Add painter’s tape to a large cardboard box with the sticky side up. Attach the flowers to the tape and separate the flowers to paint the different colors you desire. Once the paint is dry, turn the petals over and paint the backside.

I also added a splatter of brown paint while the flowers were drying.

How To Prepare The Flowers

After the aluminum flowers are dry, you can embellish them by bending the petals and leaves to give them more dimension.

Next, use your hot glue to attach centers to the flowers. I used some of the smaller flowers as centers and some of the round aluminum punches.

Assemble the Metal Wreath

After all the flowers are formed, you can add them to the moss wreath. Use the cordless hot glue gun to attach the flowers and leaves to the wreath.

I tried to mix various colors and shapes to cover the wreath.

It’s essential to use finger protectors to avoid painful burns.

Add Bees To Metal Wreath

In addition, I added several metal bees and mixed them in between and around the flowers.

Although my inspiration wreath is completely covered with metal flowers, I only cover 1/2 of the moss wreath.

This would be a cute wreath for either inside or outside your home. I styled the wreath inside on the shutter in our bedroom until I was ready to update the front porch for Summer.

Once both wreaths are completed, they will be added to the shutters beside our front doors.

I can’t wait to share the full summer porch update next week. The new metal wreaths enhance the other decor for this year’s porch, and I know you’ll love it. So stay tuned.

Resources

With a little creativity, you can easily make a DIY metal wreath that looks just as good as the ones from Anthropologie. So get started today and add a touch of style to your home!

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