Not long ago I described many master classes on making paper flowers. You can read it, there are also a lot of ideas there. More often they are used for applications and nice gifts.
Today I would like to show you the idea of using large flowers in interiors; such decorations are also called life-size, meaning that their size matches the height of a person. Of course, it is not necessary to make giant roses, but to decorate a large room, small buds will not look as impressive as giants.
This design can liven up the space above a bed, sofa or an ordinary corner. It is also often made for significant events - Birthdays, Valentine's Day or March 8th.
Let's start getting acquainted with this beauty and figure out how to make several popular types of flowers yourself.
Large DIY paper flowers for decorating a room with templates
We have long known the idea of decorating with volumetric elements; most often shelves perform this function, but sometimes you really want romance and new elements.
More often, a place is allocated in the hall where there is no unnecessary furniture, a composition of buds and leaves is created and guests are invited. After all, you already have a photo zone ready at home. Believe me, smart guests will appreciate your idea.
But in any decor there is always an idea. For example, using monochrome shades of paper, choose different color depths and textures. And if you want to create a stylish composition, then I advise you to look at the color wheel and after that decide on the color.
Compositions with buds of different sizes look beautiful. This is how completeness appears in the decoration.
Now let's get started on how to make large paper flowers. I suggest starting with such a bright and rainbow composition - a ball, which can easily be hung on the dining table in the living room or in the corner of the hall.
I suggest using double-sided A4 size paper for the flowers. Also make several buds from velvet colored sheets, this will give more realism.
To form a circle, take a large object, you can use a flat dessert plate.
It is more convenient to bend the petals with scissors, just do not press too hard, otherwise you will tear the paper.
And now flowers on a stem are very popular. They are simply huge! The leg is formed by a coil of wire, but I know that some craftsmen have adapted to making it from PVC pipes.
A large composition of buds of different types of flowers will be an alternative to watches or paintings. It’s not yet a very popular phenomenon to decorate walls with such a bouquet, but it looks simply stunning and delicate in the spring.
Another example of home decor, when the screen is decorated with roses of the same shade. Here you can take a selfie and simply isolate yourself from the outside world and dream.
Every craftswoman makes each type of flower in her own way. For example, peonies can be made very simply using thin corrugated paper, as shown in the master class.
And also make an interior rose that looks beautiful in floor vases.
I gave an example of small sizes; the larger the flower you need, the larger the number you multiply each of these values. The main thing is that there is enough paper)))
The entire strip of paper needs to be folded like an accordion, a template attached and cut out. Before cutting, check which part stretches better and place the template so that the stretching side is horizontal to it.
Important! Do not unbutton the bottom folds!
Unfold and admire the resulting garland.
Take a stick or thick wire. Grease the bottom edge of our resulting garland with glue and begin wrapping the paper around the wire.
As shown in the photo.
The bottom needs to be firmly fixed so that the wire does not fall out of the bud and the petals themselves do not unfurl. The edge can also be coated with glue.
I also thought that it would be more convenient for many to simply print out ready-made petal patterns and start creating, so I present three templates for parts of different shapes.
Maybe you will like this type of petals better.
Or you want to try using such an ornament.
Of course, it takes a lot of time to create huge compositions, but this will serve as an unusual replacement for boring balloons and posters.
Giant peony made of corrugated or crepe paper on the wall
Peonies, like roses, are popular. I think this is the king of all flowers because it looks elegant and smells amazing. Craftswomen have different approaches to creating it, but the effect is always beyond praise. I think that not everyone will be able to create such a flower right away, so I put together a short video that tells in great detail how to roll the simplest peony.
It really is done very quickly, and looks no worse than those created using other techniques. I invite you to watch.
I also liked the idea of the foundation used in this video. after all, such a flat circle will attach perfectly to the wall even with double-sided tape.
Features of creating different types of flowers
The techniques for preparing the petal blanks are the same, but to make beautiful flowers from isolon, a master class from a pro is still necessary. After all, creating a realistic model is quite difficult, but florist-decorators have tried many methods and share their secrets.
This master class describes one of the ways to form a flower; you can experiment and assemble your own fantasy rose.
The principle of forming a tulip is radically different - the flower is gathered around the stem, and the petals are glued in a special way. The process is shown in detail in the master class:
How to make voluminous paper flowers for beginners?
Those who create giant buds undergo many paid and free master classes, constantly improving their skills. But not everyone immediately becomes a professional; everyone started somewhere. I want to give you step-by-step master classes, where the photo very clearly describes the progress of the work.
For example, the idea to create such a rose. No, it's not difficult, it just requires a lot of material.
We take a roll of paper, you can use designer sheets, but for beginners it is better to take a corrugated roll. It is easier to work with, it takes different shapes well, and the color range of this paper is very diverse.
The cut leaf is in the shape of a drop, stretch it across the width, so the leaf will curl up a little and take on a concave shape.
If you want to make an unopened bud, then take fewer parts; for a blossomed one, you will need more of them.
Make asters from simple colored A4 sheets. This is one of the simplest flower options. Each petal will need to be rolled inward, but if on the contrary you want to turn them out, then use scissors. Running them along the outer edge.
For this aster you need to use layers of petals of different diameters. The top one is the smallest. I would remove about 8mm from each subsequent row.
I present another master class on creating a flower arrangement - a ball. Depending on the selected diameter of each template, the size of the ball will depend. If you want to use it for assembly halls, for a wedding or birthday, then feel free to take the diameter of the plate.
I found the idea of creating fluffy flowers out of toilet paper interesting. This material is easy to work with because it is soft and easy to cut and roll. Modern toilet paper now comes in a variety of colors - from white to blue. Can you imagine what composition you can create?
You need to fold the strip in half and start making a cut towards the middle of the strip. Do not cut to the edge, leave at least two centimeters.
Now begin to roll this blank into a spiral, periodically gluing the spreads so that the flower does not fall apart.
Of course, there are so many ideas for creating these giants that I offer you one more video to watch. I really liked the simplicity and elegance of these crafts.
To make these decorations more like the real thing, look for paper with a gradient, where the sheet has a smooth transition from light to dark. The dark one is usually used at the bottom of the petal, because there is shadow there, and the lighter side goes to the top.
How to color flowers from isolon
Whether or not to paint flowers from isolon is the personal preference of the artist. There is tinted material on sale, so if the color scheme suits you, you can do without dyeing. But, if you need to give the flower a special shade or you don’t have colored sheets, you can paint it white. The first thing you need to know is that not every paint can be applied to isolon. Experienced craftswomen have chosen three main options, each of which has pros and cons:
- Spray paint is ready to use, dries quickly, no spray gun needed. But the main disadvantage is that it crumbles under mechanical stress, especially with frequent transportation, and it has a high consumption.
- Acrylic enamel (for example, Feidal) lays down in an even layer, does not crumble, and retains its original appearance for several years. You cannot apply it with a brush, it takes a long time to apply it with a sponge, and a thick layer is laid down with a roller, so you need to purchase a spray gun.
- Rubber paint is applied in the same way as acrylic paint, does not crack, and can withstand not only mechanical but also temperature influences. The peculiarity of the paint is its matte surface, therefore, to add shine, it must be varnished.
If you use a spray gun, it is more convenient to paint the finished flower; if you don’t have one, you will have to tint the petal blanks and then assemble the flower. In this case, only rubber paint will do. Some craftswomen use automotive enamels, but they are expensive, and painting large colors requires a lot of paint.
How are large paper flowers used for home decor or photo zone?
Oh, every fashionista dreams of capturing herself next to such a tender photo zone. Giants are used for photo shoots at weddings, anniversaries and other important events. After all, it is important to create a beautiful background. By the way, this composition is also popular for magazines and even clothing collections. I think that such paper florists are in high demand.
See how one of the online stores brought their stand to life. Gentle, original and very feminine, isn’t it? Maybe you have your own business, then this idea can be adopted to create an image.
And our compositions look so easy in the interior of an ordinary apartment. Very unusual and bright.
An unusual idea of using origami techniques to create giants. Look how fabulous it is. The girl seems like just a fairy or an inch against their background.
When you don’t have much time, you can create such fantasy flowers in the shape of the sun yourself. Use a regular landscape sheet for small fragments, and sheets of whatman paper for large ones.
You can make this decor as follows. Fold the sheet lengthwise into an accordion, tie the middle and unfold each side. Glue the edges of one side to the edge of the other.
Cover the center nicely with a paper circle.
Paper dandelions captivated me. By the way, the top of the inflorescences can also be made using toilet paper, as I described above.
Decor idea for a children's party.
See how you can combine several types of petals. Light and pastel colors almost all combine with each other. The main thing is to take all the tones of the same saturation so that a single whole is created, and not so that one bright element attracts all the attention.
Make an imitation of wisteria. It comes in such different shades that you can choose almost any color, but I would prefer pink and lilac tones. They are more natural and natural.
Try to choose paper of the same tone but of different saturations, from dark to lighter.
First we need to make the blanks. To make it faster, fold the strip of paper several times.
Cut out the drop.
Wrap the base of the workpiece.
Now bend this tail inward. To make it stick better, you can fix it with glue.
This is what we got. You need at least 20 blanks of each shade.
We string the workpieces onto a strong thread at the base, wrapping each subsequent one in the other direction.
Now these petal threads can be tied to the base you decide to use. If you have a suspension, as in the photo above, then for the base, select a hoop of the required diameter.
Design tools
As has already been said, one of the most undeniable advantages of creating flowers from paper for the wall is the ease of use of tools.
In order to decorate a room in this way, you will need:
- paper of any color;
- glue;
- stapler;
- scissors;
- threads;
- ribbons;
- paints.
As you may have noticed, this set of tools is very similar to the school one. Therefore, if you have children, then you can borrow them from your children and creatively decorate the room with them. So, you will take your mind off everyday problems and plunge into the world of art.
Of course, to create voluminous flowers on the wall you will need special templates. They can be purchased at any office supply store or made by yourself. The second option will allow you to show your creativity and imagination.
Decorating evening and wedding dresses and hairstyles with decorative flowers is a modern trend that has spread to the decoration of rooms for celebrations. Large flowers will help you create a fairy tale in the style of “Alice from Wonderland” or be transported to the royal garden. Let's take a closer look at the process and try to create large flowers from isolon with our own hands.
Master class on making a large decoration
Let's take a closer look at how to make these rainbow huge asters. To create them, you can choose corrugated or crepe paper. The main thing is to choose the right shade. The entire roll will be used.
Let's roll the paper into an accordion.
Paper clips and clamps will help you hold all the workpieces in the desired position.
Now we give each strip the desired size, remove two centimeters from each subsequent workpiece.
We shape the petals on all rolls.
Now we unroll the rolls and form layers, laying the blanks on top of each other from largest to smallest.
To avoid confusion, you can write its length on each roll.
We fold it like an accordion and fix it in the middle.
We begin to straighten each layer.
This is how easy it is to make your own decor. The main thing is to be patient and have plenty of available material.
Corrugated paper anemones
Anemones are also often used for decoration. They are incredibly beautiful and realistic.
I would like to show you another video that gives detailed instructions on how to make them. You don’t have to make decor of incredible sizes right away, start with ordinary ones in order to understand the essence of the process and get better at it, and you will also save on materials, because every small bud can then be reproduced in large sizes.
I really wanted you to get acquainted with this idea of decorating and decorating walls and other surfaces. Bookmark this article to quickly find it when you need to decorate your room for the holidays.
Advantages of decorating with paper flowers
Decorating the hall with paper flowers is preferred because:
- Flowers can be made from paper with your own hands, without the help of professionals;
- Making artificial elements is not a complicated process, they are easy to make and attach;
- The cost of materials for manufacturing is low;
- You can use different types of paper and create original compositions;
- You can decorate any area of the room with flowers, including walls and ceilings;
- Unlike living bouquets, such compositions do not crumble.
The hall, decorated with paper flowers, looks fresh and original.
