How to make a traditional wired Laurel Wreath

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A symbol of victory, honour, and peace. Often worn or placed to honour those who have passed and achieved heroic deed. The laurel wreath was used by the Ancient Greeks. It is a symbol of Apollo and the leaf itself was believed to have spiritual and physical cleansing abilities. Ancient Greeks awarded laurel wreaths to victors in the Olympics and poetic competitions. Laurel wreaths were worn on either the head or neck. Laurel wreaths were originally made from the bay laurel limbs and leaves. Later wreaths were made from butcher’s brooms, cherry laurel, and olive trees. In Rome the laurel
wreath was used to crown a successful commander. The laurel wreath symbol is interwoven branches shaped into a circle or horseshoe shape.

Laurel wreaths are still associated with academia. For the last two centuries in Rome, any student that has graduated receives a laurel wreath. Since 1900, in Mount Holyoke College graduates carry or wear laurel wreaths or chains. In Reed College, seniors get a laurel wreath after finishing their senior thesis. At St. Mark’s school, seniors who have completed three years of one language and two years of another are awarded a laurel wreath. In Sweden, honorary doctorates receive a laurel wreath, and in Finland master’s graduates are given a laurel wreath.

Today the laurel wreath is very much still symbolic of victory and peace and this ‘how to’ video tutorial has been requested by Margaret, who resides in England and has been given the task of making a memorial wreath for a special ceremony at her church. I thought this a wonderful opportunity to share how easy, but time consuming they are to make and thus ensure the skill isn’t lost forever!

Things to gather:
- Laurel leaves or magnolia leaves
- 22-gauge florist wire 14” long
- Floral tape
- Floral snips

In victory and in honour!

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