Artificial Flower Guide Albuquerque NM

Are you interested in making artificial flowers? If so, read the following article to learn more about supplies and how to craft the flowers.

Local Companies

Hanayagi The Japanese Garden Shop
505- 291-1177
2935 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM
Rehms Nursery
505- 266-5978
5801 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Water Gardens
505- 246-8278
2704 Duranes Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM
High Country Gardens
505- 856-7641
6400 San Mateo Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM
Osuna Nursery
505- 345-6644
501 Osuna Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Garden Center
505- 296-6020
10120 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM
Desert Gardens
505- 877-7655
1313 Tobacco Rd SW
Albuquerque, NM
Jericho Nursery
505- 899-7555
101 Alameda NW
Albuquerque, NM
Dugans Nursery
505- 897-2600
395 Alameda Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM
Great Outdoors Nursery
505- 890-5311
10408 2nd St NW
Albuquerque, NM

Flowers are a festive addition to any home. Keeping fresh cut flowers in your home, however, can be an unending task. Instead, consider using silk flowers that will last much longer. Follow these tips and you will be creating your own artificial flowers in no time.

Materials:
Silk cotton fabric
Craft paints in desired petal colors

Tools:
Fabric pen
Scissors
Thin floral wire
Wire cutters
Floral tape
Clear glue
Paintbrushes

  1. Create petal stencil. You may want to experiment with a pencil and paper beforehand to decide the best shape for the flowers you are creating. Also consider purchasing a stencil from your craft store. If you are looking to create a specific type of flower, consider using a live version of the flower, pulling a few petals off and then tracing those petals to create your stencil.
  2. Trace stencil shapes onto fabric. Using the fabric pen, trace the shape of your petals.
  3. Cut out the petals. The number of petals you need depends upon how many flowers you are creating and the fullness of each bloom. The fuller the flower, the more petals you will need to make.
  4. Add color and texture to the petals. Before putting your flowers together, decide what color you want them to be. Most flower creators prefer to start with a white silk cotton fabric and then add color later. When adding the color, start at the outer edge of the petal and then sweep your paintbrush in toward the center, getting paler as you reach the center. Tapering the color adds depth to the petals so they look more realistic. Now is the time to paint in any stems or highlighting tones as well. Let the paint dry between color applications....

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Author: Deirdre Gordon

Featured Local Company

Hanayagi The Japanese Garden Shop

505- 291-1177
2935 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM

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