https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/metallic-paper-dahlias • Posted by Lia Griffith
This is a very simple bloom to make once you have cut all of your petals. You can download my template for these blooms and greens below and then use the step-by-step tutorial to assemble. These flowers are great for gift toppers, bouquets and centerpieces or even napkin rings for your Fall dinners. You can find more of my handcrafted lifestyle projects at liagriffith.com. Enjoy! ~ Lia
This is a very simple bloom to make once you have cut all of your petals. You can download my template for these blooms and greens below and then use the step-by-step tutorial to assemble. These flowers are great for gift toppers, bouquets and centerpieces or even napkin rings for your Fall dinners. You can find more of my handcrafted lifestyle projects at liagriffith.com. Enjoy! ~ Lia
Once you have cut all your petals, use a toothpick or similar to curl the petals of your four smallest layers. This creates natural depth to the flower.
Bunch together one of your smallest layers and pinch at the bottom.
Glue those 4 layers together to form the center of your dahlia.
With the larger set of two layers, again, curl them around a toothpick but this time pinch the bottom and secure together with a tiny dab of glue.
Attach those two layers to the underside of your flower center using a dab of hot glue. .
Repeat the previous steps with the third and fourth sets of layers but use a larger curling tool this time - a pencil is just perfect.
Attach those layers to the underside of your flower, smallest to largest.
Form the final four layers of your flower with a pencil but only pinch and glue two this time. Leave the other two with a gentle curl to the petals.
Glue your last 4 layers together and insert the floral wire if you choose to use it. Fold the top inch flat along the top of your petal then glue the entire set onto your flower - the tip of the wire will now be hidden in amongst the layers.
Wrap your stem in floral tape. Simple!