How to Make a Grapevine Wreath
The best time of year to cut excess vines from the plant is after the fruit has been picked and before the first frost. Most vines need to be pruned, so you can use the vine scraps to make your wreath.
Instructions
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Cut long pieces of vine.
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Remove the leaves from the vine but leave a few of the "curls" for decoration.
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Begin the coil with the thick end of the vine.
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Make a loop of vine a little smaller than the desired finished size of your wreath.
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Overlap the large end, weaving it around the vine circle. This will hold it temporarily until you can weave more vines around the circle.
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Hold the wreath in one hand and continue to weave the vine in and out and around the beginning circle.
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Begin the next vine at a different spot from the first, and wrap it in and out and around the circle going the opposite direction of the first wrap.
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Continue these steps until your wreath is the desired size.
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Tips & Warnings
When weaving around the circle, weave new vines in between previous vines. This will help make the wreath stronger.
If dry vines have become brittle, soak them in water before you begin weaving.
If you're not going to use vines immediately after they're cut, coil them and place in a plastic bucket or tub to be soaked when ready to use.
When cutting wild grapevines, watch for poison ivy.
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sandybb
Nov 23, 2008
From my research in the Va mountains where I live Vineyards do not prune their grape vines until late Feb.Keeping this in mind,I will be sure to be prepared in advance for this next year well ahead of time for next Christmas Season.How ever ,We have been pulling down wild grape vines from a friends wooded property.I am finding them stiff and unworkable,they are brittle and break.It has been recommended that we soak them in hot water to make them pliable.It was suggested that we use a sink or a bath tub,but deep Appalachia in the bathtub for a few days did not sit well with the residents so I decided to invest in a 150gal galvanized tub used for watering livestock.we will put it up on cinder blocks and build a small fire under it to heat the water.Then we can soften up several vines at a time,drain them and work on them inside where it is a little warmer.I put a bunch of grape vines over -
vvilla
Nov 09, 2008
I have tried various methods this year. My mom started me grapevine hunting since I was little. I continue this tradition out hunting but with this warning. If during November, December in Wisconsin, I advise you to wear orange colors if out on the back roads. Also never gather vines on private property, farmers land. If given the chance I ask for permission. Also I take my dog or travel with a vine partner for safety reason and because it is just plain fun.
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Susanh
Oct 18, 2008
Excellent craft idea.
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Susan Golis
Oct 18, 2008
good to know, right know I'm on a wreath kick!
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LilBlackDress
Oct 18, 2008
This is lovely!
