AT A GLANCE
How do I design an alternative to the classic Advent wreath?
An alternative Advent wreath can be of any shape and color as long as it has room for four candles. Eucalyptus, olive tree branches or brushwood can be used instead of fir green. Attach candles and decorative material with candle holders, hot glue gun or wire.
What can an alternative Advent wreath look like?
With an advent wreath alternative, you can almost all components deviate from the model. All that needs to be taken into account when assembling it is that four little lights have to be on during the Advent season. Because that is the "trademark" of every Advent wreath, whether classic or alternative.
- Underlay freely selectable
- Materials don't have to be Christmassy
- all shades are allowed to play the leading role
- with jewelry, whatever pleases is allowed
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And who says that an Advent wreath has to be round?
How do I build a simple and small alternative?
You need minimum four candles and a mat, on which to stand. Everything else is just an addition.
- Place candles or tea lights on plates
- or group four candlesticks
- alternatively beautify glasses, cans or bottles
- spray with paint, wrap with paper or fabric
- put a candle inside
- Attach or write numbers
If you like and there is space for it, you can add some Christmas decorations.
What alternatives are there for the wreath shape?
Any shape is allowed, which offers enough space for four candles: oblong, square, spiral, stair-like or simply "disorderly chaotic". Perhaps the following documents appeal to you:
- a thick, long branch
- a nice big tile
- a spiral made of salt dough
- a silver tray
- blocks of wood of different heights
- corrugated shape cast from concrete
Which materials can replace the fir green?
Should it be at Advent wreath without fir nevertheless sticking to the color green is offered by some plants useful branches and leaves at. Some are in the garden, others only in the flower shop:
- eucalyptus
- olive tree
- cypress or false cypress
- boxwood
- Jaw
- moss
If it may be a different color, then brushwood, willow twigs or dried reed grass, for example, can be used. Incidentally, a blank can also be wrapped with jute cord or wool, or all over with pineapples, pebbles or shells are covered.
How do I attach the candles and the decorative material?
In some documents, a recess for candles can be integrated right away. Otherwise, you can buy special candle holders in craft shops. Depending on the type, you can use decorative items with a hot glue gun glue or with wire or. Attach wire clips.
Tip
With an alternative Advent wreath, make sure it lasts for a long time
Year after year, Advent wreaths or at least parts of them have to be made be disposed of. There doesn't have to be so much rubbish. At least when buying or building an alternative Advent wreath, make sure that it can be used for several years. So that you don't get bored with it, you can do it a little every year spice up.
