Handmade foam flowers make excellent party decorations. Making them is simple, making them a great project to do with kids. DIY stores and bazaars sell everything you need to make these colorful creations. Read on to learn how to make calla lilies, violets and chrysanthemums.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Part 1: Calla
Step 1. Cut out a circle from a piece of foam rubber
This will become the calla bud. The circumference of the circle can be any size you like.
Step 2. Fold the circle in half
Make sure it's folded neatly so your calla looks perfect.
Step 3. Edit the circle to create a rounded heart
Start by placing the scissors on the lower tip of the folded circle. Cut along the edge of the circle, then sink the scissors to the top of the circle to create the rolled up part. When you open the circle, it should resemble a rounded heart, with two thin humps at the top; the bottom of the circle should remain rounded.
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The classic heart shape has a very pointed tail, but in this case you want to leave it rounded with a very slight tip.
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Don't make the humps at the top too pronounced; they should be barely mentioned.
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Step 4. Make a small cut between the humps
This will help you form the foam into the cylindrical shape of a calla lily bud.
Step 5. Cut a yellow chenille thread in half, then fold it in half
Twist the two ends together. This will become the calla lily pistil, realistically poking out of the center of the flower.
Step 6. Glue the chenille yarn into the crease between the two humps
Place a drop of hot glue between the humps above the cut and place the folded chenille yarn over it so that the folded part pokes out of the calla flower. The twisted part should protrude beyond the cut for about 1 cm.
Step 7. Gather the calla flower around the chenille thread
Place a drop of hot glue in front of the chenille yarn exactly in the split of the flower. Take the two parts of the flower (right where you made the cut) and join them together in front of the chenille yarn, squeezing them so that they stick to the hot glue. You can add some hot glue between the two parts to make them stay still.
Step 8. Make the stem with a green chenille yarn
Roll the top of the chenille yarn around the base of the yellow yarn so that it completely covers the yellow. Leave the rest of the green chenille yarn straight so it looks like the stem.
Method 2 of 3: Part 2: Violet
Step 1. Cut out a circle from a piece of purple foam
Use purple foam if you want to make a violet, but other colors are also great for making a different type of flower.
Step 2. Make cuts around the circle
Make cuts at an equal distance from the edge of the circle inwards, stopping about 1 cm from the center.
Step 3. Cut some "Vs" from the petals
Lift each petal and cut a reverse “V” by making two diagonal cuts.
Step 4. Cut a small circle of white foam rubber
This will be the center of the flower.
Step 5. Glue the circle in the center
Put a drop of hot glue in the center of the purple, then stick the white circle on it.
Step 6. Crumple the flower petals
Fold each petal in half vertically, so that they are a little raised and create a 3-D effect, instead of lying flat.
Step 7. Glue the stem to the back of the flower
Use green chenille yarn as a stem. And glue the top to the back of the center of the flower.
Method 3 of 3: Part 3: Chrysanthemum
Step 1. Cut a square of foam rubber in half
Choose the color you prefer, as chrysanthemums exist in many different shades.
Step 2. Create a ring
Put a strip of hot glue along the bottom of the foam, then attach it to the top.
Step 3. Cut the fringes
Cut straight lines from the folded part of the ring to the glued part. Stop cutting before the glue strip. Continue until you have created fringes all over the edge.
Step 4. Roll up the foam
Start on one of the short sides and roll the foam to the other side. When you're done, put some hot glue on the opposite side and squeeze the rolled up part on top. Now start with one end of the foam and start rolling in the opposite direction.
Step 5. Open the flower
When the glue is cold, open the flower with your fingers by pulling the "petals". Press each petal in the center so that it opens. Keep puffing up the petals until the flower looks complete.
Step 6. Add the stem
Put a drop of glue in the center of the back of the chrysanthemum. Glue one end of a chenille thread onto it and hold it until the glue has dried.
