Paper Flower Workshop: Basics for Blooms & Beyond
Kate Alarcón
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- In-depth Instruction; over 101 mins
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Wild Rose
18:33
The wild rose is one of the most simple and stunning flowers to make. Meet Kate and start by learning how to make the stamen. Then shape the petals and assemble your rose. Add a mitered leaf for a bit of greenery.
Paper Peony
21:48
This airy blossom needs a bit of structure to help support it. First, create and shape the inner petals and assemble the flower center. After that, add the outer petals to give the flower more volume.
Icelandic Poppy
17:15
In this lesson, Kate shows you how to create a delicate poppy, complete with stamens and pollen. Also, see how to use spray paint to make a custom color for the petals, and give the petals texture and shape.
Ranunculus
11:41
This beautiful spring flower has a fairly straightforward construction, but it does require a lot of petals. Find out how to use pigment ink to shape your petals. Plus get tips on how to manipulate them to give your flower a full-bloom appearance.
Floribunda Rose
14:08
For this rose, you'll learn to work with heavy crepe paper to create shapely petals for a voluminous bloom. Starting with the flower center, make the stamen and pollen, then move on to cut and shape your petals. Afterwards, get tips on colors and arranging.
Air Plant
8:20
Tillandsia (air plants) are great for adding greenery to arrangements, but they're also lovely on their own. Here, learn how to use card stock, spray paint, and pan pastel to create your very own air plants in two different sizes.
Arrangements
8:23
While individual flowers look beautiful on their own, it's even more fun to arrange them together. In this last lesson, Kate shares tips for working with paper flowers to help you create your most impressive presentations.
Paper artist Kate Alarcón shows you how to make five different paper flowers, including a wild rose, floribunda rose, Icelandic poppy, peony and ranunculus, plus an air plant for added greenery. And, learn how to arrange your flowers into beautiful bouquets that are sure to impress.
Kate Alarcón
Kate Alarcón is owner of The Cobra Lily, a Seattle-based shop that specializes in handmade paper flowers and plants. Kate also teaches flower workshops across the Seattle area. Her work has been featured on Design*Sponge, Poppytalk and The House That Lars Built.
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