How to Make a Crown

Creating a Reinforced Paper Crown From a Template

Find, download, and print a crown template. Click on the crown template above or browse for a different template online. Search for “princess crown template” or “crown template.” After you have found the perfect template, download the document or pdf. Print the template at home, your local library, or send it to a print shop. If you are searching for a template for a princess crown, look for templates with softer shapes and curves. The more delicate, the better. If you are looking for a template for a royal crown, look for templates with jagged shapes.

Cut out the template. Find a pair of scissors. Follow the lines and carefully cut out the template. If the template has two parts, line up the edges and staple or glue them together. If you are doing this project with kids, assist and supervise with this step.

Trace the template onto paper and cut out the crown. Cardstock, cardboard, or even poster paper are great options! Set the paper “wrong side” up, the side that won't be showing when you wear it. Lay the template on the piece of paper you will be using. Use a pencil to lightly trace the template onto the paper. Once complete, remove the template and cut out the crown. If you want to use thinner paper, such as scrapbook paper or wrapping paper, glue it down onto a stiffer paper (such as cardstock) first. If you want your crown to be a special color (such as silver or gold), paint it first using spray paint or acrylic paint. Let the paint dry, then trace it, then cut it out.

Reinforce the crown. Measure the length of the crown. Cut out a strip of cardboard or fabric that is the length of the crown and 1 to 1.5 inches wide. Line up the bottom edge of the strip with the bottom edge of the crown. Adhere this strip to the “wrong side” of the crown with glue. The cardboard or fabric will reinforce the crown and prevent it from ripping. Allow the glue to dry.

Decorate the crown. You can decorate your crown any way you choose! Use markers, crayons, or colored pencils to make cool designs. Bedazzle your crown with your gems and sequins! Sprinkle glitter on the crown. Let your creativity flow! Allow your decorations to dry. To create a princess crown, use silver or gold glitter glue, and pink or purple gem stones. To create a royal crown, use gold glitter glue, and blue, red, green, or purple gem stones. To make a crown fit for an ice queen, use lots of silver or iridescent glitter glue. Use lots of blue and silver gem stones. If you want to make a creepy crown, consider using black glitter glue, and glueing on some plastic spiders and black or purple gem stones.

Fit the crown and wear it. Circle the cut out crown around the wearer's head. The edges of the crown should overlap. Make a pencil mark where the two edges overlap. Remove the crown from the wearer's head. Line up the edges at the pencil mark and staple or glue them together. Let the glue dry before wearing your crown!

Creating a Floral Crown

Gather the supplies. For this project, you will need a pair of garden shears or sharp scissors, floral tape, and floral wire. You will also need a roll of pliable twine covered wire and a roll of plain twine or ribbon.

Select and prep the flowers. Choose 2 or 3 types of flowers for your crown. Roses, daisies, violets, tulips, and lavender are great options! Select 1 to 2 filler flowers. Try baby's breath or fresh pine. Cut 8 to 12 sprigs of each flower and filler flower. Make sure each stem is approximately 3 inches long.

Cut, fit, and loop a piece of twine covered wire. Wrap the twine covered wire once around your head. Place a finger where the pliable twine meets and remove it from your head. Grab the shears or scissors and cut the twine several inches longer than you need it. Form a small loop at each end of the wire. Twist each loop closed. You will slip a piece of ribbon through the loops to tie the crown shut. Consider wrapping floral tape around the twisted part to hide it and keep it from catching onto your hair.

Arrange and tape mini floral arrangements. Combine 4 or 6 stems of flowers and filler flowers together to form a small bouquet. Make sure the mini arrangement looks good from multiple angles. Start wrapping your arrangement at the base of the flowers. Tightly wrap the tape downwards to the ends of the stems. Create 6 to 7 more unique mini bouquets. The mini arrangements don't all have to look alike. Put together unique combinations!

Wrap the first mini arrangement around the twine. Grab the piece of pliable twine with the loops on the ends. Place 1 mini arrangement parallel to the twine—the end of the stem should be located at the base of the left loop. Wrap a piece of floral wire around the stems of the small bouquet and the pliable twine. In order to make the floral tape sticky, you have to stretch it a bit.

Wrap the remaining floral arrangements. Working from left to right, slide the stems of the next mini arrangement under the flowers of the secured mini bouquet. Wrap a piece of floral wire around the stems of the small bouquet and the pliable twine. Continue adding mini arrangements to the pliable twine until you have reached the right loop.

String a piece of twine or ribbon through the loops. Cut a 2 foot piece of twine or ribbon. Thread the ribbon or twine through the two loops and tie a loose bow. Place the crown on your head and adjust the crown's size. After adjusting the crown to the proper size, tie the ribbon or twine in a double knot. Enjoy your fresh floral crown!

Creating a Silk Floral Crown

Gather your supplies. For this project, you will need wire cutters, floral wire, and floral tape. You will also need to purchase and array of silk flowers. You may choose any kind of silk flowers that you would like. Roses, baby's breath, peonies, poppies, daisies, dahlias, and lamb's ear are all great options! Consider going with a seasonal theme. For example, for a Fall-themed crown, use lots of reds, oranges, and yellows. Try to include some maple leaves, sunflowers, and marigolds. Consider going with a holiday theme. For example, if you want to create a Halloween themed crown, consider using dark purple and black flowers. Roses, mums, and dahlias.

Fit the crown to your head. Unwind the spool of floral wire. Gently wrap the floral wire around your head. The end of the wire should overlap the wire by 3 to 4 inches. Remove the wire crown from your head and cut the wire. Wrap the ends of the wire around the circular frame. Consider wrapping a piece of floral tape around the seam to hide it, and to prevent it from catching your hair.

Prep the silk flowers. Grab a pair of wire and your silk flowers. Cut the heads of each flower off, leaving 3 to 4 inches of stem. Leave the greens or smaller flowers, like the baby's breath, in bunches. Consider saving the leaves off of some of the larger flowers. These can make great fillers. Do not use scissors to cut the silk flower stems. Many silk flowers have wires inside the stems, which can ruin a good pair of scissors.

Place and attach the silk flowers around the wire crown. Place and wrap each flower around the wire crown with floral tape one at a time. Work counter clockwise around the circle. Place the head of one flower on top of the taped stem of the attached flower. Try to make all of the flowers face in the same direction. Here are some ideas on arranging your flowers: Place the largest flowers in the front, and use smaller flowers towards the end. Alternate large and small flowers. Consider looping long pieces of ribbon at the back of the crown.

Wear the crown. Place the crown atop your head. Enjoy the silk floral head piece for years to come!

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