Wire Words

I am going to attempt my first tutorial here so hold on tight and don't laugh ....  This is one of those things that I saw somewhere many moons ago and just never got around to putting it together.  After attempting one for Valentines day, I realized I needed to make a few adjustments, and then I quickly realized the potential here!  First, let me say that I saw something similar on a blog somewhere long ago {is that vague enough for ya}, the gal used vinyl wrapped clothesline which I tried, but it didn't work out so hot for me.  I happened upon this wire at Wally-world and my mind went bonkers! 

   

First, here's your supply list:  galvanized wire $3.76 at Walmart for 100 feet {pretty cheap and I could do LOTS of projects}, wire cutters, glue gun, left over yarn, and a movie cause this is a bit tedious.  

{For all you Twilighters out there, I did cover Jacob's face on purpose ;-)}. 

 Next, make a "rough draft" of the word or object you want to create.  Cut the wire a bit longer just in case.  I will give you brownie points if you can guess what this one is going to say... It's pretty jumbled right here, but I'll give you a hint... I am in desperate need of St. Patty's Day decor.  Hmmmm? 

Start by gluing the yarn up and over the end of the wire, then start wrapping around, and around, and around..... You will want to do something similar at the end of the wire too just to cover the sharp edges of the wire.

Every so often, add a little glue just to make sure it doesn't slip as you go... Then keep wrapping around, and around, and around... {do you see why a movie is necessary at this point?}

Oh, this is a pretty big piece, so I started forming the letters as I went to make it easier to work with.

After a good few minutes {fine, hours} and a large knot in my old scrap of yarn, VOILA!  Did you guess what it was?  I really like the look of this one.  Now, I just need to figure out where to put it.  This is my kind of decoration, it has impact, but is super cheap, very easy, and extremely versatile - Think of the Possibilities!!

Here is one I whipped up for a friend's new baby.  His room is going to be cowboy themed so I thought it would look neat with the jute instead.  You know, make it look like a lasso or something.

Happy Creating!!