Poinsettia Paper Flower Wreath

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The colors of poinsettias and a white paper flower wreath spotted in a home décor catalog were the inspiration for this hand-dyed paper flower wreath.

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Step 1:

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cover work surface with plastic cover.

2. Prepare 5 separate containers of dye using Petal Pink, Fuchsia, Scarlet, Cherry Red and Wine. Wearing latex gloves, measure and mix 2 teaspoons dye with ½ cup very hot water (140º F); stir. Note: If water is not hot enough, heat water in the microwave or a tea kettle.

Step 2:

3. Sort flower petals by size and type into groups of three (small, medium, large). Three petals will be dyed and pinned together to create one flower.

Step 3:

3. Sort flower petals by size and type into groups of three (small, medium, large). Three petals will be dyed and pinned together to create one flower.

Step 4:

Ends of flower petals can be dipped in dye solution.Or, a Q-Tip can be used to paint dye in center or along veins in flower petals.

Step 5:

Or, flowers can be immersed in dye for 30 seconds. This photo shows 3 flower petals each dyed differently. Note: If dye solution cools down, reheat in the microwave for 30 – 60 seconds.

Step 6:

5. After dyeing, dry flowers in the microwave: Line bottom of microwave with paper towels. Place the dyed flower petals in the microwave and set on High for 1 minute.

Step 7:

6. Layer 3 flower petals together and set aside

7. This photo shows 5 flowers, each dyed in one of the 5 colors.

Step 8:

Step 9:

8. Pin flowers to straw wreath using pearlized pins. Overlap flowers and be sure to cover inside of wreath. Tip: Straw wreaths usually come covered in plastic wrap. Leave this plastic on the wreath. It makes the wreath less messy to handle.

Step 10:

9. Tie big bow to top of wreath.

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Details

Category:Paper Crafts Seasonal and Holiday

Origin:The Rit Team

Difficulty:Moderate

Techniques:Dye-Painting

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Materials Used

14” Straw Wreath
White Paper Flowers (#529567) by Prima Marketing
Large Dark Red Bow
Measuring Cup & Measuring Spoons
Spoon for stirring dye
5 Small Plastic Containers (1-cup size)
1 Box Extra-Long Pearlized Pins
Q-Tips
Latex Gloves
Paper Towels
Plastic Table Cover

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Poinsettia Paper Flower Wreath