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How to attach a plush or metal sign to your design - Tammy

Equipment

  • Metal Sign of your choosing
  • 24 gauge floral wire
  • Cable Tie Mounts
  • Chenille Stems
  • Dap Rapid Fuse Glue if needed
  • 8mm Hole punch Hobby Lobby
  • 24 Gauge Wire
  • Cable Tie Mounts Deco Exchange
  • Swag with Mesh base not designed yet 
  • Easter Metal Sign Dores Door Decor

Instructions

How to attach a metal sign to swag base or wreath

  • Make sure your sign doesn’t stick out further than the mesh or florals that you’re using.

Option 1: Mounting Squares

  • Take 2 mounting squares and attach it to the back of the sign using glue.
  • Add a pipe cleaner to each mounting square and attach the sign to the center of the design using the pipe cleaners.
  • Pull the mesh out around your sign to make sure it doesn't look flat.

Option 2: Wire

  • Take your sign and punch holes to the top and bottom of the sign using a 8mm hole punch.
  • Take a 24 gauge wire and cut 2 pieces and add them to the holes in the sign. Make sure to twist them for security.
  • Add your sign to the center of the design securing it with the wire around the spine.
  • Pull the mesh out around your sign to make sure it doesn't look flat.

How to attach a plush to your design

    Option 1: Wire

    • Take your plush and thread a 24 gauge wire through on both ends of the plush, twisting the ends to secure it.
    • Add a drop of glue over the wire.
    • Add your plush to the design by securing it to the base of the design using the wire.

    Option 2: Mounting Squares

    • Take 2-3 mounting squares and attach it to the back of the plush using glue.
    • Add a 20” pipe cleaner to each mounting square and twist it to secure it.
    • Add your plush to the design by securing it to the base of the design using the pipe cleaners.