11. Modern Brass and Black Metal Moon Phase Garland
Embrace the mystical, celestial side of autumn with a modern brass and black metal moon phase garland. This design is perfect for year-round display, but fits particularly well during the spooky season, celebrating the magic of the night sky and the changing cycles of the moon. To make this high-end-looking piece without the need for actual metalworking tools, you can use thick, metallic gold poster board and matte black cardstock. This creates a beautiful, lightweight imitation of heavy brass and iron that catches the light beautifully and sways gently in the breeze.
Using a compass or a circular template, trace and cut out the various phases of the moon—from the slender crescent to the half-moon, gibbous, and the glorious full moon. Cut two sets of each shape: one in the metallic gold and one in the matte black. Glue the matching shapes back-to-back with a thin piece of black jewelry wire running through the middle of each moon. This ensures that as the garland spins and moves, it looks beautiful from every angle, displaying a striking contrast of shiny gold and deep black. Connect the moons in chronological order using small gold jump rings. This elegant, celestial garland adds a touch of modern magic and sophisticated wonder when hung above a bed, across a mirror, or along a dark accent wall.