How to Make Wire-Edged Flowers for Costumes : Decorative Crafts & Accessories | Summary and Q&A
TL;DR
Create wire flowers for costumes using 20-gauge wire, nylon, wire cutters, and pliers for unique floral designs.
Key Insights
- 🛜 20-gauge wire is recommended for creating wire-edged flowers.
- 🛜 Overlapping and securing wire figure eights forms the basis of a wire flower outline.
- 😅 Tightening nylon over the wire form and adding hot glue helps secure the flower petals.
Transcript
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Questions & Answers
Q: What gauge wire is recommended for making wire-edged flowers?
Linda suggests using 20-gauge wire, not too thick to bend easily but sturdy enough to hold its shape for creating wire flowers.
Q: How do you secure the wire pieces to form a flower outline?
After bending the wire into figure eights, Linda demonstrates overlapping and securing them with a small piece of wire clipped and bent at the back, using flat nose pliers.
Q: How do you attach the wire form to nylon for the flower petals?
Linda stretches nylon tightly over the wire form, adding a touch of hot glue to secure it. She then wraps wire around to tighten the petals and shape the flower.
Q: What final touches can be added to the wire flowers?
Linda suggests creating a center spiral from wire and hot gluing it in place for a detailed finishing touch to the wire-framed flower design.
Summary & Key Takeaways
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Linda demonstrates creating wire figure eights for flower outlines.
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She shows how to attach and secure the wire pieces.
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Linda finishes by wrapping wire around the pedals and adding a center spiral for a unique wire flower design.