Your front door might just need a summer wreath to welcome in the season. We have an easy one today with a wood USA cutout that is covered in resin. This project is actually really simple and a great way to get started with resin if you have never used it before. So, jump right in and make your own USA wreath to show off your patriotic pride.
Supplies to make this summer wreath:
- Boxwood wreath
- USA wood cutout (I used the 12-inch version)
- Resin
- Resin pigment (in red, white, and blue)
- Stir sticks
- Measuring cups
- Mixing cups
- Hot glue and a glue gun
- Wood skewers
- Gloves and other protective equipment
How to Make a USA Wreath
Gather your supplies and jump right into making this adorable wreath for your front door. You can actually add the USA cutout to any wreath once you have it complete. So, if another wreath is more your style, use it instead of the boxwood version.
Supplies
- Boxwood wreath
- USA wood cutout I used the 12-inch version
- Resin
- Resin pigment in red, white, and blue
- Stir sticks
- Measuring cups
- Mixing cups
- Hot glue and a glue gun
- Wood skewers
- Gloves and other protective equipment
Instructions
- Start by measuring and mixing your resin according to the package directions. Be sure to use proper safety equipment when working with resin. Mixing properly is vital to your success with resin so be sure to read and measure carefully. Then divide up your mixed resin into three small cups. Add the pigments to each one to get your desired colors.
- Prop your wood cutout up on a few spare cups and put it over some cardboard to protect your work surface. Then start pouring the resin into three different areas to create the red, white, and blue effect. You will want to push the resin around a bit to get it close to all of your edges.
- Then use wooden skewers to marble the lines between your colors. You can do this as much or as little as you would like. Allow to sit a few minutes then pop any bubbles that rise to the top. You can do this with a flame that you get close to the project or by blowing on the project gently. Then allow to cure overnight. Check on your project a few times and wipe away any drips that you may get over the edges.
- Then use hot glue to secure the wood piece inside of your summer wreath.
Then just hang your new wreath on your front door to welcome in summer. I love adding a red, white, and blue wreath to my door during this time of the year. It is an easy way to show patriotism and, let’s face it, it is cute too!
Remember, there is no reason to be scared of resin! Just jump in and make something amazing. This is a great project to start with as you really can’t mess this one up.
You can also swirl your colors more for a marbled look or marble the entire surface instead of leaving them separate. Either way, you are sure to love this summer wreath and how great it looks welcoming guests to your home.
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