Paper Flowers: Make a Charm Peony Hair Clip
All levels | 28 min 42 sec
Introduction
00:53
Materials
02:57
Make Charm Peony
04:27
17:01
03:24
In this class, paper flower artist Livia Cetti shares her technique for making everyone’s favorite flower: the peony. You will learn how to bleach the paper, cut out the petals, and put them all together to make a lush, realistic bloom. She then teaches you how to attach a hair clip to the bloom, making it a perfect long-lasting accessory – and a perfect way to enjoy this special bloom year-round.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Materials:
  • Tissue papers - about one sheet each in peach / soft pink / yellow
  • Household bleach
  • Metal or glass container for mixing bleach solution
  • Paper scissors
  • Wire cutters
  • Bobby pins
  • ½”-wide light green floral tape
  • 18-gauge 18”-long straight floral wire
  • 22-gauge 18”-long straight floral wire
  • Cutting mat
  • Transparent quilting ruler
  • Rotary cutter
  • Metal or plastic drying rack
Downloads:
Learn how to: 
  • Cut paper on the grain
  • Bleach paper
  • Cut out petals
  • Assemble blooms with floral tape
  • Create a hair clip
 
What you’ll get:
  • Easy-to-follow class  by expert instructor Livia Cetti of The Green Vase, on how to make a paper peony hair clip
  • 4 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Step-by-step instruction and downloadable PDF pattern included
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students
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Class Reviews
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Rosemarie Graham
Great presentation style.
February 22, 2023
Catherine Marshall
Great details regarding the color, texture , assembling and design of the petals. Her close-up handwork is also very much appreciated!
January 22, 2023
Tammy Jordan
I like paper tissue its so much you can create with it, but i had no idea to use bleach for discoloration you take it up to another level
More than 3 months ago