| There are several ways of finishing off your paper | | | | Hair spray is what you will need to add some shine to |
| flowers. By finishing off we mean by adding a touch of | | | | your paper flowers. Make sure it is not alcohol based |
| shine, color, sparkle and even scent just to mention a | | | | and if it is use a piece of scrape paper to make sure it |
| few of the finishing touches you can apply to a paper | | | | will not run and ruin the flowers. Spray a coat of hair |
| flower. | | | | spray on the flowers stand about three feet away to |
| In this article we will look at a few of the ways of | | | | spray the flowers, let it dry and if you would like more |
| finishing off your paper flowers. Once you have | | | | shine spray some more. You cannot fix it if you use to |
| finished making a beautiful paper flower you can of | | | | much the first time so this method takes a little longer |
| course use it as is in a centerpiece, bridal bouquet or | | | | but will not add more shine than you want. Once the |
| any other way you see fit. If you want to give that | | | | shine is on it does not come off! |
| paper flower a little more life then you can try one of | | | | The last and most popular finishing touches for paper |
| the options listed below. | | | | flowers is waxing and below we will look at how to |
| Adding Color | | | | wax paper flowers. |
| Adding color to your paper flowers is very easy. The | | | | Waxing the Paper Flowers |
| first step is to make sure you are working with crepe | | | | • A double broiler or a heavy duty stock pan for |
| paper that will not run and ruin your flowers. To test | | | | melting the wax. |
| this use a scrape piece of paper and use water ever | | | | • A candy thermometer to measure the |
| coloring method you have choose for the flowers. | | | | temperature of the wax so you know when |
| Below is a list of options for adding color to your paper | | | | to remove it from the stove. |
| flowers: | | | | • Wax or white candles from a dollar store |
| • Watercolor or artists paints and an assortment | | | | • A small paint brush if you would rather brush the |
| of brushes | | | | wax on instead of dipping the flower |
| • Markers | | | | in the wax. |
| • Crayons | | | | • Oven mite and safety goggles |
| • Chalk - colored and white | | | | Waxing flowers needs to be done quickly as the wax |
| • Powder eye shadow or brush (rouge) | | | | cools it will not stick to the flower instead it will run off |
| • Water | | | | and make a mess on the surface you’re working |
| Adding Sparkle | | | | on. Having a few people to dip the flowers is a good |
| The most commonly used sparkle is glitter. After you | | | | idea and making small batches of wax at a time is |
| have your flowers completed adding whatever | | | | helpful so you do not waste the wax either. |
| finishing touches you want to them simply sprinkle a | | | | These are just a few ideas for finishing off your paper |
| little glitter (color(s) of your choice on the flowers and | | | | flowers, you can find other ideas in a good flower |
| gently shake any excess off. | | | | making book or maybe you have some ideas of your |
| Adding Shine | | | | own already. |