How to Make a Holiday Wreath

Prep your miter saw. Wear safety glasses or goggles to protect your eyes. Use a dust mask or respirator as well. Wear any necessary hearing protection if your ears are sensitive. Wear close-toed shoes and protective handwear.

• Using the miter saw, cut the assorted PVC pipe into lengths of about 5 3/4 inches. The diameter (how wide the circle is) will differ, but the lengths of the pieces should be the same.
• Use a measuring tape and pencil to mark the PVC pipe.

Once your PVC pipes are cut, you can start to arrange them for the wreath. Make sure you do it on a flat surface.

• Arrange the pieces around a round object that is 6 inches in diameter. A roll of duct tape would work, as would a 6-inch bowl.
• Arrange the pieces so that the different diameters are evenly distributed.
• Place 2-inch wide pieces where the chain will go. This will be the 10 o’clock position and the 2 o’clock position on the wreath.

Once you arrange the pieces, it's time to mark and glue.

• Use a pencil to mark the locations where each piece touches another. This will help you apply the glue in the right place.
• Glue one piece at a time until you have all of them glued together.

Once the wreath is all glued together:

• Fit your drill with a 1/4 inch drill bit.
• Drill a hole in the two 2-inch pieces that will hold the chain. Make sure the holes are the right size to fit the screw threads of your two drawer knobs.

Add some color with a can of spray paint. Choose a festive holiday color such as gold. Make sure you wear a mask to avoid any fumes.

• Spray paint your wreath evenly. Hold the can 8 inches from the pipe's surface.
• Move back and forth in a slow and controlled manner.
• Do it in spurts to keep it uniform.
• Let wreath dry thoroughly before next step.

Tip: For a more rustic look, you can leave the wreath as is. 

Using the two drawer knobs in Step 5, attach the two ends of the chain to the wreath. Fit the screw end of one knob through one end of the chain, then screw into the drilled hole. Repeat with the second knob at the other end of the chain.

Place ball ornaments of your choosing in the circles. Use contrasting colors that will stand out. Consider adding sparkle with seasonal metallics.  Hang your holiday wreath.