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Here’s Christy with details on this project:
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DIY FAUX SUCCULENT PISTACHIO WREATH
SUPPLIES
- Pistachio Nuts (aprox a 2 lb bag)
- Glue (using this)
- Paper Towels
- Garbage Bags
- Strainer
- Dish Soap
- Spray Paint (this color and this color)
- 12″ Wreath
- Pink Latex Paint
- Paint Brush
- Krylon ColorMaster Clear Finish
- Ribbon
- Any Decorations
FAUX SUCCULENT PISTACHIO WREATH HOW TO ~
- I started the first succulent right on the front of the wreath. (12″ wreath)
- I began my next succulent on the inside of the wreath.
- Lastly adding a succulent to the side; I followed in this order the entire time. Note – No shells were added to the back so it could lay flat against the wall.
Once I had glued on every last shell, the painting process started:
- I used two different shades of green spray paint…(Valspar Paint in this case) to give the succulents some depth and a more realistic look.
- Then took some latex paint that I had, mixed it to a pink that I liked, and dry brushed it onto random spots of each succulent.
- I made sure to also hit the edge of each leaf…But to avoid getting any pink on the inside of the succulents.
- Once my paint was applied and I was without a doubt happy with it…I sealed the entire wreath with Krylon ColorMaster Clear Finish. About three coats were applied to ensure longevity to my wreaths paint.
The last steps in this faux succulent pistachio wreath were pretty simple:
A huge thank you to Christy for providing the details on her faux succulent pistachio wreath. Now, if you will excuse us, we have some pistachios to eat.
Be sure to visit Christy’s jewelry Facebook page here, and her furniture flipping page here.
This wreath is breathtaking. All I can say is wow, beautiful work to be proud of. Congrats!
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OMG, i can’t imagine the work involved, its a well written tutorial.
Maria
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I am totally blown away! You deserve a award for the most beautiful time consuming wreath ever!
Well, I can’t take credit since someone else did it, but they definitely deserve credit…That would take a lot of patience.
May I ask how well this wreath has held up and are you still using it? Is there anything you would do differently if you were to do it again?
I’ve been saving the shells from pistachios we eat since last summer and I’m planning to make this wreath because I love the look so much. I’m considering if I should use a different base—like styrofoam—in order to make it last as long as possible, but I’d love your feedback. Thanks!
Thhis was a fefature but I do have to say that any natural material can change a bit in color and sometimes texture. For these, I would make sure to use a good glue and seal it in some way. Hope that helps.