Creating tissue paper flowers is a simple and fun DIY project. Here's how you can make them, based on the information provided in the YouTube video:
Basic Steps for Tissue Paper Flowers
Here's a general overview of the process based on the YouTube reference:
- Gather Your Materials:
- Tissue paper (various colors)
- Scissors
- Wire or string for binding
- Prepare the Tissue Paper: Stack several sheets of tissue paper on top of each other.
- Accordion Fold: Begin to accordion-fold the stack of tissue paper. Make folds approximately 1 inch wide.
- Shape the Ends: Depending on the type of flower, the ends of the folded paper can be cut into points, rounded edges, or left straight. The YouTube video shows how to fluff and shape the tissue paper for different styles of flowers.
- Tie the Center: Use wire or string to tightly tie the folded tissue paper in the middle.
- Fluff and Shape: Carefully separate the layers of tissue paper, pulling each layer upwards to create a full, fluffy flower shape. You can then further adjust its shape to your liking, as demonstrated in the YouTube video at [0:19] and [1:46].
Example Techniques Mentioned in the Video
The reference shows how you can achieve a couple of different styles by shaping the ends of the folded tissue paper differently. The technique shown involves cutting the paper to shape it and then separating the layers to produce a flower. The specific details of the end cuts will determine the type of flower, as shown in the video.
Tips for Success
- Layering: Use multiple sheets of tissue paper for a fuller flower.
- Experiment: Try different colors and end shapes for varied designs.
- Gentle Handling: Tissue paper can tear easily, so handle it with care.
- Practice: Like the video mentions, you will improve as you do it more, "And you'll get the hang of it"
Variations
The technique demonstrated in the video is fairly straightforward and can be used to create a wide array of tissue paper flowers by altering the shapes of the end cuts and color choices.
