How to Make a Turf Wicket

Playing croquet is a pleasant way to spend a summer afternoon or evening. To play croquet you will need all the proper equipment including turf wickets. Turf wickets are wire gates placed on the playing field in various areas. Players have to navigate through the turf wickets to get to the goal to earn points and win the game. It is easy to replace a lost wicket or add wickets to your croquet maze. Using items around your home, make wickets to use during croquet play.

Things You'll Need

  • Wire hanger
  • Bright spray paint
  • Wire cutters
  • Ruler
  • Table edge
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove any paper or tags from your wire hanger. Unscrew the hanger and straighten it out.

    • 2

      Clip the ends of the hangers with the wire cutters. This removes the wrinkly pieces that will be hard to work with. Leave 18 inches of wire.

    • 3

      Lay the wire hanger in a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors.

    • 4

      Spray paint the wire hanger a nice bright color. This will make finding the wicket during game play easier. Allow the paint to dry an hour before handling.

    • 5

      Lay the wire on a table. Measure off 6 inches of the wire. Push the 6 inches off the edge of the table. Fold the wire down in an "L" shape.

    • 6

      Measure the next 6-inch section of the wire. Push it off the table. Use the table edge and bend this section down in an "L" shape.

    • 7

      Hold up the wicket and check the shape. It should look like a square-edged "U" shape. Trim away any excess wire from the last leg to keep all three parts equal.