Make a Rubber Snake Wreath

Raid your kids’ toy chest for rubber snakes to make this creepy snake wreath. It’s a subtle decoration that’s perfect for Halloween.

Add ribbon to hang

Tie piece of ribbon around the wreath to hang it up.

By: Karen Kavett

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DIY Snake Wreath

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Karen Kavett demonstrates how to make a wreath with rubber snakes.

Materials + Tools

grapevine wreath
rubber snakes (small and large)
hot glue gun

needle-nose pliers
outdoor spray paint
ribbon

Add Large Snakes

Start with about 10-15 rubber snakes in varying sizes (Image 1). Weave the snakes into the outer branches of the wreath, starting with the larger snakes (Image 2). Use hot glue to hold the snakes down if needed, but most should stay in place just by weaving them through the sticks of the wreath.

Weave the snakes into the wreath, starting with the larger snakes. Use hot glue to hold the snakes down if needed, but they should mostly stay in place just by weaving them through the sticks of the wreath.

Karen Kavett

Add large snakes

Weave the snakes into the wreath, starting with the larger snakes. Use hot glue to hold the snakes down if needed, but they should mostly stay in place just by weaving them through the sticks of the wreath.

Photo By: Karen Kavett

Add large snakes

Photo By: Karen Kavett

Add Small Snakes

Weave in smaller rubber snakes using the same technique to fill in any gaps from the larger snakes. (Image 1). Tip: Use needle-nose pliers to grab the snakes and pull them through smaller gaps in the sticks (Image 2).

Weave in smaller rubber snakes the same way to fill in any gaps from the larger snakes. You may want to use needlenose pliers to grab the snakes and pull them through smaller gaps in the sticks.

Karen Kavett

Add small snakes

Weave in smaller rubber snakes the same way to fill in any gaps from the larger snakes. You may want to use needlenose pliers to grab the snakes and pull them through smaller gaps in the sticks.

Photo By: Karen Kavett

Add small snakes

Weave in smaller rubber snakes the same way to fill in any gaps from the larger snakes. You may want to use needlenose pliers to grab the snakes and pull them through smaller gaps in the sticks.

Photo By: Karen Kavett

Add small snakes

Weave in smaller rubber snakes the same way to fill in any gaps from the larger snakes. You may want to use needlenose pliers to grab the snakes and pull them through smaller gaps in the sticks.

Photo By: Karen Kavett

Spray Paint

Optionally, spray paint the entire wreath a solid color to make the snakes more subtle. We chose a matte gray, but you can choose any color. Always be sure to use spray paint in an open, well-ventilated area.