Artificial Flower Guide Arizona

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

Plant Kingdom Nursery
520- 733-0609
7701 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ
A & P Plant Nurseries
480- 396-8800
6129 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ
Harpers Nursery & Landscape Co Inc
480- 964-4909
1830 E Mckellips Rd
Mesa, AZ
Summerwinds Nursery
480- 892-1469
3160 S Country Club Dr
Mesa, AZ
Desert Star Landscaping
623- 930-5505
6344 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ
Treeland Nurseries Inc
480- 497-2525
2900 S Country Club Rd
Tempe, AZ
Whitfill Nursery Inc.
602- 268-9096
2647 E Southern
Peoria, AZ
Desert Bloom Nursery
520- 749-0604
11011 E Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson, AZ
Greenfield Citrus Nursery
480- 830-8000
2558 E Lehi Rd
Mesa, AZ
American Grading
480- 733-2518
218 W Hampton Ave
Mesa, AZ

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

Plant Kingdom Nursery

520- 733-0609
7701 E Golf Links Rd
Tucson, AZ

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