I want to make a wreath to place on a hook at my son's grave what mat?

Hi Linda, I don't know enough about making wreaths to help out, but just wanted to send you some love and tell you how sorry I am for your loss

I’m so sorry for your loss. Could you use a metal base then add seasonal florals that could be swapped out

I'm so sorry for your loss, Linda. Here's a link that discusses the best way to hang a wreath on a headstone:

https://floweranchor.com/how-to-attach-a-wreath-to-a-headstone/

Hello Linda, to make a wreath for outside I would suggest using a wire frame as the base. The use of natural materials such as small branches or evergreen pieces pruned from trees and then wired to the wreath frame might work well for a long-lasting wreath. There are also weather resistant fake flowers, ribbons, etc. available on Amazon/craft stores. Wiring the foliage/flowers will be much more permanent than most glues. Finally, when your wreath is complete, spraying it with a clear laquer or shellac will help keep it nice. Rustoleum makes great spray products and are readily availalbe at most home improvement stores.

Linda, so very sorry for your loss. The wreath will be a labor of love. .

Linda, I am sorry for your loss. What a lovely way to decorate your son's grave, with your crafted wreath. I would use a wire frame and decor that will work outside. Wire the items to the frame as well as using glue, for good hold. Many cemeteries remove seasonal decorations after a certain date, so check on the rules at your son's so that they don't pile your loving gift in a pile or trash it, as I have seen at some cemeteries. There is something quite moving to see a small Christmas tree or wreath at a grave. It reminds me that these were people loved and treasured by someone. God bless.

I would check the local Dollar Tree, they usually have metal and plastic wreath frames. And then I would try a command hook on the stone to hang it. My Condolences for your loss.

I we get a ton of rain in Alabama. I used heavy duty command hooks on my grandparents' grave and they have held up well during all the storms. It has rained almost every day since I put them on. Clean with rubbing alcohol on the stone, applied the hook, waiting until my next trip and then hung it.

here is info Linda

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/q-how-do-i-make-a-wreath-and-hanger-for-a-gravestone-44366696

Use a wire wreath frame and artificial flowers. Wire them with floral wire to the wreath frame. You can add some live flowers leaves branches to the wreath.

I like William's idea and make sure you have wire legs on the wreath so it stands above the snow. I have seen what look like hair pin legs used.

Hello. I might consider using a grapevine wreath. To strengthen up for weather conditions I might find some dollar tree thin wire and wrap it around the wreath circumferentially for extra structural support and strength. You may or may not want to clear spray seal all the wreath for further protection or spray paint it a unifying color if your wire does not match and stands out.

After that establish this neutral base you can add seasonal decorations or follow the aesthetic that you prefer. Elevating the wreath on a stand to keep it out of significant snowfall might be recommended

Cemetery wreath hangers can be purchased. These are available in different finishes, some styles are adjustable.

Try using a command hook a large one to hang it.the dollar tree has wreath forms get everything there or you could use a pool noodle and cut it to be small size then tape it and de orate it

I'm so sorry for your loss. Have you tried command hooks?

The wreath hangers sold at Dollar Stores are generally sized to fit over the width of a standard door. Therefore they will most likely not be wide enough to fit over the width of a headstone. You will need to purchase a wreath hanger that has been specifically designed to have its width adjust to fit over individual headstones.

You could make one from a metal wreath form, then tie cedars or another type of greenery. Then add a nice bow. Hugs to you, I am sorry for your loss.

I have several wreath tutorials, perhaps one of these will help you - https://chascrazycreations.com/?s=wreath