Wedding Mermaid Crown

Hello fellow artists and crafters!
This week I've been thinking a lot about this new year and all the magical DIY projects there are to make for a wedding. I am really loving all the inspiration from nature and incorporating organic elements into the ceremony and reception in an elegant way.

I thought I'd experiment with mermaid crowns!

Supplies
16 or 20 guage florist wire
paper wrapped florist wire
stem of small white flowers
white starfish
strand of pearl beads on a wire
hot glue gun / glue sticks
white shells
white primer spray paint
jute / twine 
wire cutters
   **optional** Silver glitter Spray

 First, using the paper wrapped wire, twist two pieces together in an oval measured to the circumference of your head. Bend the 16-20 gauge wire into an arch, then twist a few times around the base, and then continue with arches until you've gone the whole way around. You will end up using about 3-4 lengths of 12in wire.

Spray paint the entire crown white, and let sit to dry for about 1 hour.

Next, take the strand of your wire with pearl beads on it and weave it through the open arches you made, wrapping twice to anchor it to the crown.

Hot glue the white shells around the base. I placed my shells over the rough wire ends to hide them.

Glue your starfish on, being sure to only apply glue to the areas that touch the wires, as opposed to coating the entire back with glue.

Next glue in your white flowers!

I then wrapped jute / twine around the rough intersections of wire on the crown to 
1) soften the sharp edges
2) add a bit of earthy rope texture in to contrast with the white

I secured the jute / twine with hot glue.

Using the silver flash glitter spray, I misted the entire crown to give it some shimmer!

Have a great week!

Bethany @Enchanted Lake

How to make a mermaid crown

Supplies:
2 eye lash yarn spools (color and length of your choice)
Ka Lina yarn (color of your choice)
Fizz yarn (color of your choice)
Paper Stem Wire
Yardstick
Scissor
Starfish (optional)
Hot Glue Gun (optional)

Step One:
Gather your supplies

 

Take 2 paper stem wire.  Measure the paper stem wire against your head and bend the wire accordingly.

 Step Two:

Twist the two wires together to form a circle.

Gather your 4 strands of yarn and cut off about 1 yard.

Tie a knot with your 4 strands onto your round paper stem wire.  Start wrapping the strands around your crown.  If you need more yarn to fill your crown, cut about 1 yard and continue.  Just add as you go if necessary. *Don't forget to tie a knot each time you start.* When you reach the end the a knot to secure the 4 strands of yarn. 

 

Your mermaid crown is complete!

 

Step Three:  (optional)

This step is optional.  If you want to add a starfish onto your crown, attach a starfish with a hot glue gun.  Place the starfish where you want on your mermaid crown.  And your done!

Have a Craftastic Day!

Julie @ Enchanted Lake