How to Make Chili Wreaths

Chili peppers can be dried and used to make homemade crafts.

Hanging up wreaths made out of chili peppers has been a holiday tradition in homes located throughout Mexico. These wreaths are hung on the front door or on walls during holiday celebrations and parties. Wreaths can be made into different shapes, such as round, square and heart-shaped.

Things You'll Need

• Dried chili peppers
• Floral foam wreath
• Floral wire
• String
• Glue
• Wire-trimmed ribbon

Instructions

1. Wrap floral wire around the stem each of the dried peppers. Take one end of the floral wire and wrap three times around the stem. Leave approximately 3 inches of excess wire.

2. Arrange peppers by inserting the excess wire into a floral wreath. Place enough peppers on the wreath fill it and hide the foam.

3. Secure peppers onto the floral wreath with glue. If necessary, use craft glue or hot glue to secure the floral wire and any loose peppers onto the wreath.

4. Make a decorative bow using wire-trimmed ribbon. The bow can be tied around the entire wreath or attached to the bottom of it using a piece of floral wire.

5. Tie string through the center of the wreath and hang up on a wall or front door. You can also use a wreath holder that attaches to a door and has a hook at the bottom.

References

• Craft Bits: Chili Pepper Wreath
• University of California Cooperative Extension; Making Chili Ristras; James R. Sais
• Martha Stewart: Chile-Pepper Wreath

Resources

• Chili Pepper Lights: Chili Pepper Wreath