Foliage adds warmth and charm to your favourite spaces in any season. When ordering artificial wreaths and garlands, note that most come compressed and packed in boxes. You need to shape the foliage to achieve the desired fullness. Learn quick and easy tips with our guide on how to fluff wreaths and garlands.
Step 1 | Find the side labelled for opening.
Step 2 | Open the flap and carefully slide out your wreath or garland.LARGE ARTIFICIAL WREATHS
measuring 120 centimetres and above come folded in two. Unfold the Christmas wreath to reveal its frame. On the back of the wreath, you’ll find two latches to secure the folded sections together. (WATCH HERE.)Note that garlands are also folded for shipping.
Step 3 | If needed, keep the box for storage. Set aside the extra bulbs and fuses included with PRE-LIT models.
Step 1 | Place one hand on the frame to hold your Christmas wreath in place.
Step 2 | Use your free hand to shape the tips. Start with the bottom layer and work your way up and inward.
Step 3 | Shape each tip in the same direction and lift them to create layers of foliage.
Step 4 | Slightly curve the tips to fill in gaps and create a smooth, rounded silhouette.
Step 5 | After shaping, stand back and check your work. Adjust any stray tips.
Step 6 | For DECORATED CHRISTMAS WREATHS, adjust the tips to make sure the accents are visible.
Step 1 | Straighten out any bends in the garland.
Step 2 | Ensure that the spine is facing downward.
Step 3 | Work your way from one end of the garland to the other.
Step 4 | Shape each tip in the same direction and lift them to create layers of foliage.
Step 5 | After shaping, stand back and check your work. Adjust any stray tips.
Step 6 | For decorated Christmas garlands, adjust the tips to make sure the accents are visible.
Now that you know how to shape your wreaths and garlands, it’s time to plan where to place them, then start decorating. See more tips on how to hang your front door wreath and other greenery HERE.
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