Making toilet roll flowers is a fun and creative craft activity. Here’s a simple guide to help you make your own:
What You Need
- Toilet paper rolls
- Scissors
- Paints or markers
- Glue
- Paintbrushes (if using paint)
- BBQ skewers (for stems)
- Optional: additional decorations like glitter, beads, or ribbons
How To Make Toilet Roll Flowers
Prepare the Toilet Paper Rolls
Firstly you need to flatten the toilet paper roll by pressing it gently. Then, cut it into equal-sized rings of about 1-2 inches each. Each ring will become a flower.
Create Petals
Take one of the cut rings and flatten it further. With scissors, make several cuts around one side of the ring, about halfway down, to create petals. Make sure not to cut through to the centre.
Shape the Petals
Once you’ve made the cuts, gently bend the petals outward to give them a more natural shape. You can do this by pressing down on each petal with your fingers.
Paint or Decorate
Now, it’s time to get creative! You can paint the petals with various colours to make them look like real flowers. However, you can use markers to draw designs on them. Let your imagination guide you!
Assemble the Flower:
Firstly apply glue to the back of each petal and stick them together one by one. But overlap them slightly to create a full flower shape.
Add Stems:
Lastly, take a BBQ skewer and . Glue the stick to the back of the flower, allowing it to dry completely. If you want to add some extra flair to your flowers, you can glue on additional decorations like beads, ribbons, or sequins.
Let it Dry
Once you’ve finished assembling your flower and adding any extra decorations, set it aside to dry completely before handling it. Lastly when your toilet roll flowers are dry, you can display them in a vase or give them as a thoughtful handmade gift to friends or family.
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