FLORES-CREPE PAPER FLOWERS
For only a few pesos a lovely crepe paper flower may be
purchased from Indian vendors on the streets of Mexico. Easily
made, these flores (flowers) will brighten your home or classroom
decor.
You will need two pieces of thin wire (florist wire works
best). OnC piece should be 6" and the other 12." You will also need
sheets of colored crepe paper. Use the pattern and instructions
which follow.
Gather petals and loop 6" wire tightly around base to hold petals
in place. Remember to place the center at the middle, also held in
place with the 6" wire. The stem is made by twisting one end of
the 12" wire around the completed flower and twisting to hold in
place. Now cover the stem with crepe paper and secure it in place
with tape or glue.
Roll edges of petals by placing
edge between thumb and
forefinger and rolling slightly.
Cut one
from crepe paper
for flower's center.
@ 1986 J. Weston Walch. Publisher
Cut 10 petals
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