Looking for a handmade Christmas gift that feels special but does not take all afternoon? This cheerful wire wrapping project with Mark Montano is a joy from start to finish and makes a lovely little surprise for someone you care about.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to shape and curl wire into an elegant leaf form using colorful 22 gauge metal complex wire and bold Dazzle 12 gauge aluminum wire from John Bead. These wires come in incredible colors and are easy to work with whether you are newer to wire or already happily hooked.
You will see how to start with a simple curl using round nose pliers, then gently bend the wire into an organic leaf shape that feels festive and timeless. It is the kind of project that looks impressive but feels relaxing to make, which is basically the holiday sweet spot.
Perfect for gift giving, ornament accents, or adding to a wrapped package as a handmade topper. This is one of those projects that makes people say, “You made this?” and you get to smile and say, “Yep, I sure did.”
Grab your tools, settle in, and let’s jump in.
About Mark
Meet Mark Montano — best-selling author, designer, and television host. He’s the writer of THE BIG-ASS CRAFT BOOK series from Simon & Schuster, the best-selling craft series in the United States. You can catch him on Discovery Plus in Meet Your Makers Showdown with Chrissy Metz and LeAnn Rimes, and he’s also appeared on While You Were Out (TLC), 10 Years Younger (TLC), She’s Moving In (WEtv), My Celebrity Home (Style), The Tony Danza Show (ABC), My Home 2.0 (FOX), and Make Your Mark! which airs regularly on PBS and APT. Mark’s YouTube Channel has daily updates! @MarkMontanoMakeYourMark
