Artificial Flower Guide Brooklyn NY

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

Brooklyn Botanic Garden
718- 623-7210
1000 Washington Ave
Brooklyn, NY
Chans Garden
718- 875-6637
679 Myrtle Ave
Brooklyn, NY
Mc Govern Florist
718- 768-6770
750 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY
Carroll Gardens
718- 858-7262
41 1st St
Brooklyn, NY
Carroll Gardens Florist Corp
718- 855-2707
373 Court St
Brooklyn, NY
Chelsea Garden Center
718- 875-2100
444 Van Brunt St
Jersey City, NJ
Ace Indoor Garden Center Inc
718- 596-9119
22 Dekalb Ave
Brooklyn, NY
Brownsville Gardens
718- 342-6295
24 Legion St
Brooklyn, NY
Cavan Garden Inc
718- 745-9350
6802 3rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY
Apple Tree Garden Inc
718- 628-9788
259 Wyckoff Ave
Brooklyn, NY

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

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