This tutorial should have been posted a while ago... I've had some difficulties including the site going down for a while. I've also got some big new coming soon, so stay tuned!
Materials:
Scissors
Paint
Glue
Paintbrush
Newspaper
Paper
Paint
Glue
Paintbrush
Newspaper
Paper
Instructions:
Step 1: Cut out 5 petals
Step 2: Here you could optionally cut out another 5 petals and glue them to the back of the first 5 petals in order to get double sided petals.
Step 3: Curve the petals slightly, using your finger or the back of a paintbrush.
Step 4: Time to start painting. Watercolors would be ideal, but I used acrylic paints because that is what I had on hand. Start by painting undiluted paint on the edges, and the slowly fading it down toward the point. You want some unpainted newspaper to still be visible.
Step 5: For the next layer, make your petals slightly smaller, and curve them more. You will need fewer and fewer petals per layer. Aim for about 5 layers, with the final layers being very thin petals that are basically curved around the middle.
Final layer
Step 6: Assembly. First we will glue together the final layer and set it aside. Curve the final petals around a painted toothpick and glue in place. Each petal should overlap the previous slightly.
Step 7: Now we will put together the first layer. Again, each petal should overlap the previous slightly, like so.
Step 8: The next layer should fill in the gaps of the previous layer. Since they are smaller and more curved, each layer should add up to for a dome shape, like a rose.
I used a tape roll to hold my flower upright (since the bottom is pointed)
Step 9: Keep adding layers, until only the final layer (which we made earlier) is the only one remaining)
Step 10: Add the final layer. Simply push the end of the toothpick down through the middle until the final layer sits snugly. Glue in place.
Step 11: Final Adjustments. I wasn't satisfied the gap between the final layer and the previous layer, so I added a few more petals and adjusted the spacing a bit.
Step 12: Done! I added a little bit of glitter paint to the ends just for a sparkle and cut the extra toothpick off (optional if you want to stick it into a bouquet or something).
Hope you enjoy! And make sure to never be afraid to experiment! Some ideas include a colorful newspaper flower bouquet (perfect for the book lovers) or maybe an unpainted rustic flower on a headband. Or even try using sheet music! The possibilities are endless.
-Erin A
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