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How To Make A Gorgeous Rock Sugar Wreath

This ethereal decoration takes on a crystal-like glow when hung in a window.

By Ottilie Mason and Catrina Silveira

Updated October 29, 2025

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diy rock sugar wreath

(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Supplies

A cardboard or Styrofoam wreath form (or go full DIY and cut an 8-inch circle out of an old cardboard box)
Large-crystal sugar
Rock-sugar crystals
3M multi-purpose glue
Velvet ribbon
A low-heat hot-glue gun

Instructions

1. Apply hot glue to the backs of large rock sugar crystals and push into place.
2. Fill gaps with glue and sprinkle with loose sugar crystals.
3. Hang with ribbon.

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