Gather all your supplies, paying attention to the color scheme you wish to portray. For instance, I find that light-colored yarns look gorgeous with copper wire.

Draw the name you’ve chosen on a piece of cardboard in cursive. If possible, your pen shouldn’t leave the page, as this will ensure the wire can follow the path. (If it must leave the page, I have a technique you can use later).

Cut a length of wire. Preferably, more than you think you’ll need. Tape it to the left side of the cardboard, leaving some wire hanging over.

Twist and bend the wire to follow the name, then close the ends with your pliers to create tie-on loops.

Tape your chosen textile (I used yarn) to one side of the metal name.

Wind the yarn around the name (tightly), being particularly careful around the corners.

Glue the end of the yarn down.

If one of your letters needs a separate part attached, such as a capital A or T, it’s easy to do. Simply create that piece separately—yarn and all—then glue it in place on the finished product.

You're done! You can use these ornaments for absolutely anything you can think of, so go nuts!