How to Make a Paper Dahlia
Gather your supplies., Cut the card stock papers into 4 inch squares., Pour a small amount of paint into a palette and dip your sponge in it., Allow them to dry., Apply a line of glue to top right corner of the square as shown. , Fold the left side...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather your supplies.
The list is located at the bottom of the article. -
Step 2: Cut the card stock papers into 4 inch squares.
You will need around 50 to 60 squares to make one dahlia.
Use a paper trimmer to make this job easier.
If you don't have one, a simple ruler and scissors will do the job. , Dab the sponge around two corners of each squares as shown.
This is done to create a two color dahlia.
Dabbing gives a natural look compared to just painting the corners.
If you don't have a sponge, use dry brush to create that effect. , Wait for it to dry overnight, then come back to it in the morning.
Lightly dab your finger in a small area of the paint.
If no paint comes off on your finger, it is sufficiently dry. ,,, Make around 50 cones to start making the dahlia.
You can always make extra if you want. , The plate used in the images above was 9 inches (22.86 cm) in diameter.
If you don't have a plate, you can also cut a piece of cardboard to use as a base.
Apply a line of glue on the back side of the cone.
A plate is preferred to use than cardboard.
The reason is that while hanging the flowers on the wall, the plate gives a three dimensional effect as if the flower is popping out from the wall instead just pasted on the wall.
But it is your choice to decide which one to use. ,,,,, For this, take the left over pieces (3" X 8") of the cardstock paper and make fringes for the center by cutting only 3/4 of the paper (lengthwise) in 3 to 4 mm width and leaving the remaining part to fold. ,,,, Your dahlia is now ready to hang on the wall.
Refer to this image for a closer look of what the dahlia should ideally look like. , If the plate has holes, just insert a rubber band into the holes and hang it on to a command hook. -
Step 3: Pour a small amount of paint into a palette and dip your sponge in it.
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Step 4: Allow them to dry.
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Step 5: Apply a line of glue to top right corner of the square as shown.
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Step 6: Fold the left side of the square to the center and wrap the right side of the square over it to make a cone shape.
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Step 7: Repeat the same to all the squares.
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Step 8: Use the plastic plate as the base.
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Step 9: Paste the cone on the back side of the plate leaving a one inch gap between each cone you paste.
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Step 10: Dab the glue in a V shape to the back of each cone.
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Step 11: Glue it in between two cones of the first layer so that it sticks nicely.
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Step 12: Once the second layer is formed
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Step 13: repeat the same process for the next layers until the flower is formed.This will happen in 5 to 6 layers depending upon the size of the plate.
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Step 14: Once you reach the point as shown in the picture above
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Step 15: it is time to make the center of the flower.
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Step 16: Roll the fringe paper and dab a small amount of glue when you reach the end of the paper and attach another paper to the roll.
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Step 17: Do this until the center piece is formed to a desired size.
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Step 18: Apply hot glue at the base of the center piece and glue it to the flower.
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Step 19: Be amazed at your beautiful creation.
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Step 20: Glue a thread on the back of the plate and hang it on the wall using a command hook or thumb tack.
Detailed Guide
The list is located at the bottom of the article.
You will need around 50 to 60 squares to make one dahlia.
Use a paper trimmer to make this job easier.
If you don't have one, a simple ruler and scissors will do the job. , Dab the sponge around two corners of each squares as shown.
This is done to create a two color dahlia.
Dabbing gives a natural look compared to just painting the corners.
If you don't have a sponge, use dry brush to create that effect. , Wait for it to dry overnight, then come back to it in the morning.
Lightly dab your finger in a small area of the paint.
If no paint comes off on your finger, it is sufficiently dry. ,,, Make around 50 cones to start making the dahlia.
You can always make extra if you want. , The plate used in the images above was 9 inches (22.86 cm) in diameter.
If you don't have a plate, you can also cut a piece of cardboard to use as a base.
Apply a line of glue on the back side of the cone.
A plate is preferred to use than cardboard.
The reason is that while hanging the flowers on the wall, the plate gives a three dimensional effect as if the flower is popping out from the wall instead just pasted on the wall.
But it is your choice to decide which one to use. ,,,,, For this, take the left over pieces (3" X 8") of the cardstock paper and make fringes for the center by cutting only 3/4 of the paper (lengthwise) in 3 to 4 mm width and leaving the remaining part to fold. ,,,, Your dahlia is now ready to hang on the wall.
Refer to this image for a closer look of what the dahlia should ideally look like. , If the plate has holes, just insert a rubber band into the holes and hang it on to a command hook.
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