{"id":21443,"date":"2022-12-19T05:00:21","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T04:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sciencefocus.com\/?p=132222"},"modified":"2022-12-19T05:42:15","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T04:42:15","slug":"diy-christmas-wreath-how-to-make-your-own-jupiter-themed-garland","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/rss_feed\/diy-christmas-wreath-how-to-make-your-own-jupiter-themed-garland\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Christmas wreath: How to make your own Jupiter-themed garland"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Becki Clark\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 19 December 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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All you need to make a Christmas wreath is some foraged materials and a little know-how. But with a few careful choices, you can create an astronomy-themed wreath by utilising a planetary colour palette in your festive decorations.<\/span><\/p>\n

As planets are (generally) round, they\u2019re the ideal subject matter for a wreath. Jupiter\u2019s colours work well for a Christmas wreath, which means you\u2019ll need to gather cream and brown materials, such as bracken, ferns, dried flowers and grasses. <\/span><\/p>\n

And of course, you\u2019ll need something red to signify the Great Red Spot<\/a> \u2013 a large anticyclonic storm that\u2019s been swirling in Jupiter\u2019s atmosphere for centuries. You could use a hydrangea head, poinsettia or achillea, which you may still be able to find in your garden.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Jupiter captured with three of its largest moons. The famous Great Red Spot is visible on Jupiter itself, along with many other spots and storms. Similar details are also visible on all three of the Jovian moons. The bright ray crater Osiris can be seen clearly on Ganymede at the upper left. Photo by Damien Peach<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

If you want to give your wreath an Earth theme, look for green, blue and white foliage. Alternatively, you could use red and orange foliage if you decide to base your wreath on Mars.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Deciding on a colour palette is a good starting point, but highlighting distinguishing features, such as the Great Red Spot on Jupiter or the rings of Saturn, is a great way to make your wreath stand out from the crowd.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can find plenty of construction materials outside: berried ivy, eucalyptus, ferns, and hawthorn work brilliantly for wreaths, and you might also still have things in your garden that you can add. Think about the look of your wreath before foraging and there\u2019ll be no need to waste anything. If you want more wreath ideas, head over to Gathered<\/em> for a round-up of the best winter wreath ideas<\/a>. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re planning on using dried flowers and grasses, you\u2019ll need to allow a few weeks to let them dry, however, most will dry into the wreath \u2013 so you can work with fresh materials knowing they\u2019ll dry out over time. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What you\u2019ll need to make a Christmas wreath<\/h3>\n
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