10 Best Tools for Beginner Wreath Makers

As I thought about making a list of best tools for beginner wreath makers, my glue gun was top of my list! I have tried A LOT of glue guns and this one is a winner! First off, it is cordless. This allows you to get deep into your project and not have to worry about the cord limiting your reach or even dragging over your flowers or attachments and pulling them off. Also, the glue that drips from this glue gun is minimal. I have had so many that have dripped a steady stream all over my table.

This is the best hot glue I have found! The biggest majority of my customers are in the southern states, Texas, Louisiana, Florida. To date (knock on wood) I have not had anyone tell me that their ornaments have fallen off either during transport nor while hanging on their door in the hot sun.

I use my rotary cutter when I am cutting mesh. You can use scissors, however the mesh will be more likely to fray. Save yourself some time from trimming all the frays on your final project.. use a rotary cutter.

I use my cutting mat for more than cutting mesh with my rotary cutter. While I am creating I use this to measure my bow loops to be sure they are even. I also use the grid lines to align and level my signs. Also while I am doing my Facebook videos, viewers are always asking the size of my supplies. I can easily use my mat instead of finding my tape measure.

I underestimated the importance of having a good pair of scissors when I first started out wreath making. Then about 2 years own I HAD to replace mine. OMG! I hadn’t realized how much effort I was using to cut multiple ribbons at one time!! So much so that I gave myself a pretty nasty cut when they sliced so easily through my ribbon. It caught me completely off guard. A good pair of scissor will give you more crisp edges to your ribbon. You don’t have too spend a lot for a nice pair either. Mine were less than $15, the day this was written they were on sale for $8.34…cant beat that!

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I use this to tie my bows and to secure (and sometimes sew) items to my wreaths. The 26 gauge is my preference for bow making as it allows me to twist more easily to make a really tight center for bows. Remember, the smaller the number the larger diameter the wire. For example, 26 gauge is thinner than 24 gauge.

These are used to secure florals or other items wreaths if the stem is too thin. I also use them when I need to add a longer stem or raise an item higher in my design. I recommend having some longer and some shorter lengths.

This is what you will need to finish securing your florals to the wooden picks. I have this in white, brown and green. Oh, and don’t worry if it doesn’t seem sticky when you unroll it. Once you pull it snug around your floral stem, the stickiness is activated!

This is the last of my list but not because it is least important! It took me years before I was convinced to try a skillet for my glue. I was finally at a wreath workshop and there were no glue guns available and I was sold! Not only is it quicker to use, I have virtually ended my blisters from hot glue! You cn adjust temps to melt the glue but it is not so hot to cause severe burns. Oh and don’t forget to put heat pad under it sir you don’t burn your table top. I use a 12 x 12″ piece of ceramic tile for this.