Once Continue the same way with all your other pieces, gluing or wiring them together as you go. Once you have all the back pieces where you want them, attach them by using your hot glue gun or craft wire. The amount that will overlap will vary, depending on the length you want your finished piece.
Start by laying the eucalyptus stem to stem (end pieces touching) overlapping in the center. When working with dried flowers, I prefer to start with the eucalyptus, they tend to be longer and fuller, making them the perfect backing. Clip any pieces that may be too long. I always lay my pieces out and arrange them several times, till I get the look I want, before I hot glue or wire them together.
Choose a large enough area to work ( a kitchen table is ideal). If you decide to use dried flowers, I suggest you cover your work surface with newspaper, for easy clean up. I always start by laying the longest pieces down first and layering from long to short, by piling the shorter pieces on top. You will want each side to mimic the other. Make sure to make two equivalent piles.
Begin by separating all the different types of flowers/foliage into piles. These can also be made from silk flowers and foliage. he arrangement I chose, consisted of flowers in various colors, eucalyptus, babies breath, sprigs of wheat and other grasses. I purchased a dried floral arrangement from my local craft store. These are beautiful and make a wonderful gift.
Start by laying the eucalyptus stem to stem (end pieces touching) overlapping in the center. When working with dried flowers, I prefer to start with the eucalyptus, they tend to be longer and fuller, making them the perfect backing. Clip any pieces that may be too long. I always lay my pieces out and arrange them several times, till I get the look I want, before I hot glue or wire them together.
Choose a large enough area to work ( a kitchen table is ideal). If you decide to use dried flowers, I suggest you cover your work surface with newspaper, for easy clean up. I always start by laying the longest pieces down first and layering from long to short, by piling the shorter pieces on top. You will want each side to mimic the other. Make sure to make two equivalent piles.
Begin by separating all the different types of flowers/foliage into piles. These can also be made from silk flowers and foliage. he arrangement I chose, consisted of flowers in various colors, eucalyptus, babies breath, sprigs of wheat and other grasses. I purchased a dried floral arrangement from my local craft store. These are beautiful and make a wonderful gift.
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