Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are there any special tools I need?
Most of the tools you will already have in your home. If you don’t they are easily found from Craft Stores such as Hobby Lobby or Michael’s or even Wal Mart.
- Sharp Scissors
- Craft Knife
- Floral Tape
- Florist wire
- White or Kraft glue
- Stapler
- Chop stick or metal knitting needle
- Hair Spray
- Pastels to tint
- Small ball for shaping petals
- Scented oils
- Wax or scrap candles (pale in color)
- Pinking shears or decorative scissors
- Artificial stamens (optional)
- Quitter’s Plastic (for making templates)
- Double sided tape
Are there ways to make patterns for other type flowers not in your book?
Yes, patterns can be made by buying silk flowers at your craft store and carefully taking them apart and using them for your patterns. Once traced on to paper they can be photo copied to the size that you want.
Are there ways to add highlight to the flowers for a more natural look?
Yes, water colors and artist’s pastels will add color and wax or hair spray will add a glossy or semi gloss finish to the flowers.
Are there ways to enlarge or reduce the size of the flower patterns in the book?
Yes, you can use a copier and use a bigger number to make them bigger and a smaller number to make them smaller. If you have a computer and scanner, you can scan them and use any graphics program to change the size.
Can I use artificial leaves instead of making them?
Yes, but be sure they are the right size for the flower you are making. You can also use artificial stamens instead of making them yourself.
Can I wax my flowers to make them look like the ones in Victorian times?
Yes, but you want to be very careful because you can burn yourself with the hot wax . Always use a double boiler for melting wax and if ever begins to smoke, remove it from the stove right away, it about to burst into flame. We try to keep the temperature around 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
Can I sell the flowers I make?
Yes, you can sell the flowers you personally make, but the patterns and instructions are protected by copyright so you cannot sell the patterns or instructions.
Can I make copies to use in teaching a group?
Yes, you may pick one flower and copy those pages, if you tell the class where to buy the book. If you want to teach several classes, please contact us. We can give you a discount; you can sell the book with the class at the full or discounted price, as you choose. We retain all rights to this copyrighted book.
Where can I buy crepe paper?
You can purchase crepe paper at http://www.paperflowerweddings.com look at the left hand column for the crepe paper link and click on it.
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