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How to make a Christmas wreath

By Bunnings magazine / Dec 2025

A green wreath with eucalyptus and small green berries, with white bells tied to long blue ribbons, hanging on a timber wall. Tall conifer plants on the right and lower left.

Overview

It’s time to deck the halls with your own handmade creations. Customise a faux native-foliage Christmas wreath with two-tone bells made from painted terracotta pots – hang from a jumbo adhesive hook for a damage-free option. Renter-friendly project anyone can try! 

Steps

1Paint the pots

Pour paint and water into a paint pot in a 2:1 ratio and mix thoroughly. Working on a drop sheet, apply diluted paint to the outside of five pots with a paintbrush, wipe excess with a cloth; let dry. Repeat for second and third coats; let dry after each. 
A pair of hands wearing black gloves holds a painted terracotta pot and wipes off a whitewash using a green cloth, on a drop sheet

2Spray the pots

Cover the painted pots with scrap paper and painter’s tape. Spray the inside of the pots and five beads with several light coats of gold metallic paint; let dry after each coat. Remove paper, then spray the outside of the pots with sealer; let dry.
A pair of hands wearing black gloves covers painted pots with paper using painter’s tape, on a drop sheet.

3Assemble the bells

Cut five lengths of rope: 400mm, 500mm, 600mm, 700mm and 800mm long. Knot one end, thread on a bead then tie another knot at 120mm. Feed rope through pot drainage hole. Repeat for each pot, tie rope tops together, trim excess and hang from hook.
A pair of hands holds some twine with a gold bead threaded on it, on a drop sheet.

4Keep in mind...

  • When painting or spray-painting, always wear the recommended safety equipment (such as eye protection, a mask and gloves) and work in a well-ventilated area, covering surrounding areas with a drop sheet to avoid overspray.
  • Keep all paint and chemicals out of reach of children and pets.
  • Ensure hanging hook is suited to your wall type and rated to take the weight of the finished project.
  • Paint colours may vary on application. 

5After a showstopping Christmas table centrepiece?

Discover how with this simple step-by-step guide.

 

Photo credit: Adrian Lander, Tamara Maynes.

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Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.