How Much Do You Know About These Materials For Making Handmade Flowers?

If you are a handmade lover, today we will talk about the common materials used to make handmade flowers, the characteristics of each material, and what are the differences between them? Some materials may seem the same, but they are actually different.

 

 

Card Paper is a general term for a thick paper between paper and cardboard. The thickness of paper is usually expressed in grams. There are card paper of different grams and colors on the market. They are characterized by a smooth surface, good texture and hardness, and are easy to cut, fold and paste. Card Paper handmade flowers are an early type of paper flower handicraft. They were originally used for wall decoration. The paper flower walls that were very popular in the past few years were basically made of card paper. Because card paper is hard and easy to fold, it is the best material for making paper molds. The disadvantage is that it is difficult to restore after folding, so it is not convenient for long-distance transportation.

 

 

 

EVA is a new type of foam material, also known as foam or foam paper, which is characterized by good softness, elasticity, waterproofness and wear resistance.

I think EVA paper flowers have three outstanding advantages. First, due to its good flexibility, it is usually used to make super-large flowers. The maximum diameter of the EVA flowers we make can reach 6m; second, it has waterproof function, so EVA paper flowers can be used not only for indoor decoration but also for outdoor decoration; third, it has good elasticity and wear resistance, so there is no need to worry about easy damage even during long-distance transportation; in addition, it is easy to color, so it can be used for a variety of creations, such as super-large butterflies, super-large lotus leaves, etc.

 

 

 

Crepe paper is a relatively well-known type of paper and is one of the best materials for craftsmen to learn how to make flowers. It is characterized by wrinkles or waves on the surface and is soft and tough.

Crepe paper can be used to make small roses of 5cm or large flowers of 80cm. There are many colors and varieties to satisfy the craftsmen in making various paper flowers. Crepe paper is also divided into domestic and imported. Imported crepe paper is more expensive, but the texture is better. The peony on the right side of the picture below is made of imported crepe paper and looks very beautiful.

 

 

 

 

Tissue paper is a special material with the texture of sheep's wool. It is soft and fluffy and is often used in home decoration, handicrafts and other fields. It has rich colors and is easy to color, so it is often used to make gradient paper flowers or other paper crafts.

 

 

 

Organza is a transparent or translucent gauze that is light and easy to color. It was originally the main material for making wedding dresses. Although it is not paper, it is still a very popular material for flower making. Flowers made of organza look very dreamy and romantic. They are the best choice for wedding decorations, especially for women. You can create organza flowers of different colors, Each one is unique. You can use them for party decorations or store window displays, which are both very good choices.

 

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