Paper Flower Stems and Leaves: Wire, Tape and Simple Shapes
Choose the right wire gauge, wrap a stem with floral tape and add simple wired leaves. A practical guide to finishing any paper flower.
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How to Shape Paper Petals: Curling, Cupping and Creasing
Three shaping moves turn flat cutouts into petals: curling the edge, cupping the body and creasing the center. Here is how each works on cardstock and crepe.
How to Cut Paper Flower Petals: Templates, Stacks and Clean Edges
Cut matching petals with clean edges: four basic petal shapes, a fold-and-cut method for symmetrical templates, stacking guidelines and scissor technique.
The Best Paper for Paper Flowers: Cardstock, Crepe, Tissue and More
Cardstock, crepe, tissue and text-weight paper each suit different flowers. Compare weights, strengths and weak points, then match the paper to the project.
Paper Flower Materials and Tools: A Beginner’s Checklist
A staged checklist of paper flower supplies: what a first flower needs, what to add for stems and crepe paper, and which tools can wait.
Paper Flowers for Beginners: Where to Start
An overview of the three main kinds of paper flowers, the four skills behind all of them, and a practical order of first projects.