Making Beautiful and Delicate Apricot Blossoms from Nylon
The current weather doesn't feel much like the New Year, and I'm already longing for springtime warmth, pretty flowers, lovely scents, and a riot of colors. I know that's not possible in nature right now, so I suggest making a realistic...
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The current weather doesn't feel much like the New Year, and I'm already longing for springtime warmth, pretty flowers, lovely scents, and a riot of colors. I know that's not possible in nature right now, so I suggest making a realistic branch of apricot blossoms from nylon.
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Wrap wire around the barrel of a felt-tip pen or marker to form a loop. Secure the ends of the wire firmly with pliers.
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Gently squeeze the sides of the loop to give the petal the proper shape. Stretch a piece of nylon over the wire frame. You can also use chiffon or organza instead of nylon, but nylon is the most pliable and stretchy compared to other materials.
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Make stamens from thick thread (No. 10 works well). To do this, cut small pieces of thread and dip them in PVA glue. Leave them to dry completely, then coat one tip with paint in a matching shade. Attach the resulting center to a petal. Add the petals one by one, securing each with a few turns of thread.
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Gently arrange the petals so the flower takes on the proper shape. Wrap the wire ends with crepe paper or fabric ribbon. Make all the flowers using the same method and assemble them into a branch.
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