Paper Flower Craft Techniques

Overview

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Learn how to use paper to create a wide variety of everlasting blooms and foliage

Introduction
Preparation, the First Steps
To the Making
Post Maker
Final project

Imagine capturing the beauty of nature with something as simple as paper. Eileen Ng, also known as Eileen Handmade, does just that. Fascinated with the natural world from a very young age, the craft artist and maker creates unique floral installations and sculptures that breathe life into any space.

In this course, explore organic textures and shapes by cutting and shaping paper into botanical masterpieces. Eileen teaches you how to make realistic petals, leaves, and stems using basic materials like paper, twigs, and wire. Once your arrangement is complete, find the ideal location and fill your environment with natural harmony.

Syllabus

About Me
Influences
What We Will Do in the Course?
Tools and Materials
Talking about Different Flowers, Leaves, Arrangements
Introduction to Paper, Card, Twigs, Wire, and Tape
Techniques for Creating the Centre of the Flowers and Leaves
Techniques for Creating Petals
Choosing a Vase and Where It Will Be Placed
Choosing Your Colour Palette
How to Make a Stem and Branches, and Attach Centres and Petals Using Glue
How to Create a Complete Flower- Creating a Branch with Leaves Using Floristry Tape
Planning Your Floral Arrangement
Where to Place Your Floral Piece
Tips on Cleaning Your Floral Arrangement
Paper Flower Craft Techniques