Must Have Wreath-Making Tools

Whether you’re a hobbyist wreath maker or a Craftpreneur, there are certain wreath-making tools you need in order to do the job the right way. Here are Damon’s top wreath tools and small business supplies to help you grow your business.

Hey, y’all! So, there are a few questions we receive from readers A LOT. One of them centers around the best (or at least our favorite) wreath-making tools to use when I put my creations together. A few of you even asked for us to help explain what some of these items are and why I like them.

Our sister post about bow-making tools was so popular that we knew we had to make this one too! Of course, we added a little section to help out the Craftpreneurs, too, by including small business supplies.

Also, be sure to check out our posts on creating video tutorials and the tools you need to make videos!

Favorite Wreath-Making Tools

Saving time or money doesn’t suck, right? In most cases, items made my favorites list because they save either time or money. Sanity is a blessing, so I try to keep mine intact as much as possible. I’m sure most of you can appreciate that. 😉

So, what wreath-making tools made the list and why?

Stuck Like Glue Tools (and other fasteners)

Glue Sticks – Just go ahead and grab a case (which will save you money) because you’re definitely going to need them.

Glue Gun – This is the glue gun Damon uses on his Facebook lives. If you’re not quite ready to invest in that big boy, then check out the options here.

Glue Skillet – If you’re working with a lot of stems and picks, a glue pot or skillet is worth it. It allows for easy dipping of materials.

Silicon Protection Mat – This mat lays underneath your glue to protect your work surface from the high temps of the glue gun! The mat also protects your utility mat from warping if you put your hot glue pot/glue gun on top of it. It’s a definite sanity-saver and worth every penny.

Light Duty Staple Gun – I use a staple gun to attach pipe cleaners to the back of my wooden signs so that I can secure them into my wreaths. It makes the process of preparing wreath signs quick and painless. Don’t forget the staples!

Zip Ties – Very versatile for securing bows, door hangers, and other elements. Did you know you can extend zip ties by inserting one into another?

Pipe cleaners – Secure all your ribbon layers for your bow or attach your mesh to a plain wreath frame using pipe cleaners. Combine with our next favorite item to attach wreath signs!

Zip Tie Mounts – These work great for attaching signs to your wreath. Just stick the mount onto the back of your sign and thread a zip tie (or pipe cleaner) through to securely hold your sign and wreath together.

Other Wreath-Making Tools

Tabletop Wreath Easel – This awesome contraption sits on your work table so that you can easily decorate your wreaths AND save your back at the same time! You can also use it to display your wreaths while you take a great photo for your sales page.

Cutting Tools

Great Pair Of Scissors – A word of advice: don’t underestimate the power of a good pair of scissors. In my opinion, the sharper you can get, the better!

Wire Cutters – Wire cutters are must-have wreath-making tools! They’re used to cut your floral wire, flower stems and so many other things that you shouldn’t use your scissors on! I’ve found that wire cutters designed for electrical use are the best and they easily cut through even the thicker flower stems!

Cutting Mat – This is a non-negotiable! Having a 25″x19″ cutting mat will have you reaping some major time-saving rewards! The mat will protect your work surface while ALSO extending the life of your rotary cutter. I even write some of my most used measurements and formulas right on my mats!

Mesh Cutter – It was designed to cut fabric, but it works just as well for cutting deco mesh! Leave those scissors behind and only use a sharp rotary cutter to avoid additional fraying and damage to your mesh.

Metal Hole Punch – A metal hole punch allows you to quickly and easily add small holes to metal signs so that you can wire them into your wreaths! This to will take the place of the drill or old hammer and nail trick, saving you time and preventing injury.

Stem Cutters – These are another major time saver. When you’re making a crap ton of wreaths, you want to make the production process as easy as you can and stem cutters make that possible.

Mini handheld vacuum – Meghan’s little lady bug vacuum is handy for cleanup of glitter or other small materials.

Top Small Business Supplies and Tools for Wreath Making Businesses

Shipping Boxes – If you’re in the business of selling wreaths you’ll need to make sure you can ship them! 75% of my wreath sales have to be shipped! I use two box sizes: 22x22x8 and 24x24x12. You may need different sizes depending on how large you make your wreaths.

Umbrella Bags – Yes, you read that right – umbrella bags! Store your opened rolls of mesh inside an umbrella bag and they’ll never get tangled up again. This trick reduces waste and keeps your opened mesh from getting damaged! You’ll thank me later for this one! 😉

Wreath-Making Tools FAQs

Here are a few questions I see often from readers. If you have any questions, please check to see if I’ve already answered them. If you don’t see your question, be sure to leave it in the comments so I can answer it for you!

What do I need for wreath making?

One of my favorite things about making wreaths is that you don’t need a ton of supplies in order to do the job. In addition to the wreath-making tools I mentioned above, you need a wreath form, ribbon, a sign (optional), and deco mesh.

What glue is best for making wreaths?

Every once in a while I’ll use a dab of super glue for something. But for the most part, I use and recommend hot glue. Grab a glue gun, a bunch of glue sticks, and go to town making wreaths!

If you are interested in more info on learning how to make wreaths, where to buy supplies, and being in a community of like-minded crafters, check out our Creative Coaching Group.

I hope this blog post on top crafting tools is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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