How to Make a Carnation from a Plastic Egg Carton
Separate and cut each cup from a plastic egg carton. , Cut each cup into quarters to make petals, and press the shape flat to open it up. , Cut the end of each petal with pinking shears to make a zigzag edge. ,Make several more sets of petals in the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Separate and cut each cup from a plastic egg carton.
Melt one end into a ball bigger than the pinhole made in the previous step.
Use the fire of a lighter to make the ball.
Sharpen the other end with a pair of scissors. (An example of the nylon material) In case of a PET is sparkling, and becomes black.,, Use the plastic bottle to hold and shape each layer of petals with heat from a hair dryer or heat gun.,,,,, You can slit the sides of the straws to make stringing easier., You should have, in order, plastic egg carton, permanent marker, and spray paint., Put hot glue between the layers to hold them together if you need to., -
Step 2: Cut each cup into quarters to make petals
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Step 3: and press the shape flat to open it up.
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Step 4: Cut the end of each petal with pinking shears to make a zigzag edge.
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Step 5: Make several more sets of petals in the same way.
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Step 6: Make a hole in the center by a pressing a pin through from the inside.
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Step 7: Make a Wire from a Plastic Bottle.
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Step 8: Put the wire through the pinhole to hold the petal.
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Step 9: Cut a plastic bottle into the shape shown.
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Step 10: Repeat the shaping process for all of the petals.
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Step 11: Preview the shape of the assembled flower by stacking the layers of petals together.
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Step 12: Make the accent color by drawing it on the outside with a permanent marker.
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Step 13: Cut several short segments of a drinking straw.
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Step 14: String the petals together on the wire with straws in between to separate them
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Step 15: as shown.
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Step 16: Hang this string and spray paint the outsides (tops) of the petals a lighter pink.
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Step 17: When the paint has dried
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Step 18: remove the straws and tighten the flower together.
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Step 19: Attach the flower to a basket or box.
Detailed Guide
Melt one end into a ball bigger than the pinhole made in the previous step.
Use the fire of a lighter to make the ball.
Sharpen the other end with a pair of scissors. (An example of the nylon material) In case of a PET is sparkling, and becomes black.,, Use the plastic bottle to hold and shape each layer of petals with heat from a hair dryer or heat gun.,,,,, You can slit the sides of the straws to make stringing easier., You should have, in order, plastic egg carton, permanent marker, and spray paint., Put hot glue between the layers to hold them together if you need to.,
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