What Will You Need?

Tissue paper

Scissors

Floral wire

Adhesive

Implementation

1. Stack 12 sheets of tissue paper on top of each other. You can choose any color you want. Generally, it looks more realistic if you use the same color for all 12 sheets. Use the normal 13 by 20 in (33 by 51 cm) size of tissue paper for a larger decorative flower

2. Fold all 12 sheets together accordion-style. Start with a 1 in (2.5 cm) fold, then follow each fold accordingly by alternating the fold direction. Crease each fold so it will hold its shape. When you’re done, the paper should look like 1 in (2.5 cm) wide stack.

3. Round the ends with scissors for more realistic petals. Use a sharp pair of scissors to round or point the ends of the stack. This will be a pretty extra touch and make your tissue paper flower look more realistic

4. Cut an 18 in (46 cm) piece of floral wire for the stem. Fold the piece of wire in half and slip it over the center of the tissue paper, then tightly twist it closed. Trim the wire as needed or wrap it in green floral tape

5. Spread out the petals one layer at a time. Separate and spread each petal layer, pulling them toward the center of the flower one at a time. This will fluff the petals out and create a beautiful layered effect to mimic the fullness of a real flower. Leave a little space in the center of the flower

6. Decorate with your paper flower. Arrange the flowers as decorations for parties

Credit: Original Source

Impact

Encourages A&D, UW, PSED, PD