Paper Flowers

There are two ways to really make a paper flower shine. One is to wax the paper flower and the other is to lightly spray the paper flowers with hair spray or a glossy spray for paper.

First, we will look at how to make a paper flower shine with the hairspray or glossy spray because it is much simpler and quicker. The most difficult thing about using the spray is making certain that it does not contain any water you do not want the color in the crepe paper flowers to run and some types (not all) crepe paper will run.

So first do tests on a small piece of scrape paper for every color you will be spraying. Usually if the hairspray has water in it, it will say so in the ingredients list on the bottle or can. However, you cannot always trust what you read so it is better to be safe than sorry and try it out first. Spray each scrape piece of crepe paper five times allow the paper to dry in between the sprays.

Once you are certain your spray will not cause the crepe paper to run you can spray the flowers four of five times with a very light coat of the spray stand back a few feet so you mist the flower rather than drench them in the spray. Once you are finished, your flowers will have nice shine to them. If you want less shine, spray them a fewer times. You may want to avoid scented sprays if you plan to spritz the flowers with a scent.

The other way to make your flowers shine is to wax them. We will be honest waxing the flowers can be tedious especially for a first timer. The wax will be hot after you melt it in a double broiler. You will need to dip each flower individually and allow for it to dry before you make your bouquets, centerpieces and other floral arrangements. You will also need a crepe paper flower making book that provides specific instructions on safety measures that should be taken, supplies needed and how to dip the flowers in the hot wax.

You do have two options for waxing the flowers you can hand dip them or you can brush the hot wax on with paintbrushes but know that once the wax cools to much it will drop off the flowers instead of sticking to them. You will need something to stick the stems in to allow the wax to dry on the flowers we recommend a thick large piece of square Styrofoam. This will hold the flowers up right if it is thick enough so the wax does not drip off, and you also need to be careful that your wet flowers do not touch one another or they may stick together. Waxing a paper flower really is not as difficult as it sounds it just takes a little getting used to so if you have the time and extra supplies you could always practice with a few extra flowers.

These are the best two ways we know of to make a paper flower shine. The spray will give the flowers a porcelain shine and the wax will give the paper flowers a nice semi-glossy shine. Have fun!

Make a Paper Flower Gift

It is easy to make a paper flower gift. All you need is a paper flower making book, the supplies and tools listed in the book and crepe paper. You may also choose to add other decorative items to your list such as beads, glitter, and even plastic items sold at any craft store to give it a special touch.

When you make a paper flower gift it does not have to be a paper flower centerpiece it can be any gift you make with a crepe paper flower attached to it. In this article, we will share a few of our favorite paper flower gift ideas with you.

Treasure boxes both women and young girls love little treasure boxes to put items in, whether it is a little girl’s plastic jewelry, a teenage girl’s most precious pair of earnings, or a place for your best friend to keep her wedding band while washing dishes. Treasure boxes serve several purposes. You can cover them in any color crepe paper and decorate them anyway you would like be sure to add a small flower to the top and they will be treasured.

Photo frames are great gifts because you can choose the persons favorite color and who doesn’t love a new photo frame and picture of a loved one, especially a grandchild or a family member or friend that lives far away. All you need is the crepe paper, a piece of plain cardboard and a few stickers, little foam cut-outs, glitter, and a fine point colored marker. Use a frame you have or a picture to measure out the correct size of your frame. Cover it with the crepe paper (be sure to leave a space for the picture and decorate it with the above items. To finish it off make a tiny paper flower for each corner of the frame and attach them with clear drying glue.

A flower earring holder is a wonderful gift for a female. You will want to make the center of the flower a little larger so a small earring gift box will fit inside the bud of the flower. It’s fairly self-explanatory. Create one or a few of her favorite flowers, don’t forget to add the splash of her favorite scent and place the earring box inside the center of the crepe paper flower. Just be sure when presenting her with the gift that she sees the little box tucked inside.

These are just a few ideas to make a paper flower gift. You always have the traditional floral centerpieces, wreaths, decorations for the holidays and special occasions too.