https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/tissue-paper-flowers-8 • Posted by M.e.
The easiest paper flowers you'll ever make, plus a bonus color tinting step!
The easiest paper flowers you'll ever make, plus a bonus color tinting step!
Cut your tissue paper into small rectangles. I found that one large piece of tissue paper equaled two flowers.
Fold your paper accordion style.
Take the floral stem and wrap it around the middle of your paper accordion. Pinch the wire flat with pliers.
Next, cut rounded edges on the ends of the accordion. You could also make triangle shaped edges, depending on what style of flower you're going for.
Carefully pull each layer of paper up, starting in the middle.
BONUS STEP! To stain your flowers, mix together liquid food coloring & water. The more food coloring you use, the stronger your color will be. Using a brush, lightly dab the mixture onto your flower. Don't saturate the paper entirely, just a light coat. If you want to go darker, wait until your flower is dry to apply more color. My final flowers were used with about a cup of water with four drops of yellow food coloring mixed in.