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How to make paper roses

Introduction

Bouquet of roses

Origami flowers are a great project for a craft party, Girl Scout meeting, bridal shower, or just because they're fun and pretty to look at.

Step 1

How to make paper roses

Print and cut templates

Download the rose template then the leaf template. Print the templates and then cut out the numbered petals and leaves.

Step 2

How to make paper roses

Curl the edges

Use the edge of the scissors to curl the two corners of each petal.

Step 3

How to make paper roses

Add some glue

Stick the tabs on petals 4-7, pinch them together to create a cone shape.

Stage 4

How to make paper roses

Prepare long shank wire

For the long stem rose you will need a floral wire. Fold the end back about an inch. Glue the edge of petal #1 to the bent part of the wire.

Step 5

How to make paper roses

Attach the first petal

Wrap petal #1 around the wire to create a spiral and fold the corner back in.

Step 6

How to make paper roses

Center of the rose

Glue petal #2 onto the wire and wrap it around petal #1, folding the corners back. Finish off the center of the rose by gluing petal #3 onto the wire, again folding the corners back to create a petal shape.

Step 7

How to make paper roses

Add the remaining petals

Pin the centers of petals #4 to #7 onto floral wire. Add glue to the bottom of the center and twist each section as it joins the center to stagger the petals.

Step 8

How to make paper roses

Put everything in its place

When placement is complete, adjust the rotation of the petals for a more natural look.

Step 9

How to make paper roses

Plug the wire

Starting at the base of the rose, wrap the floral tape around the wire. Gently pull on the tape to activate the stickiness of the tape.

Step 10

How to make paper roses

Cut sheet

Cut out the sheet, fold in half, and use scissors to crimp both sides.

Step 11

How to make paper roses

Add sheet

Attach the leaf to the floral wire with a dab of glue, and then enclose it with floral tape as you wrap the stem.

Step 12

How to make paper roses

Wrapping and display

Finish wrapping the stem with floral tape. Bend and adjust the wire to show pink.

Step 13

How to make paper roses

Hair clip

To make a head piece, you'll need a hair clip that has a surface that sticks easily to the rose.

Step 14

How to make paper roses

Pin It

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