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A Paper Flower Guide For Students |
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A Paper Flower Guide For Students |
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Hello! Welcome to the tutorial page for students. By following the instructions on this website, you will create a paper chrysanthemum flower. Along the way, you will learn about the history of the flowers, and their origins in the Japanese American Internment camps during World War II.
Before you start, make sure you have all the materials you need!
VERY IMPORTANT: Crate paper has a "grain" to it, like wood. When you hold a piece of it standing straight up, if you hold it on one side, it will fall over. If you hold it on another side of the paper, it will stand up. When cutting the paper into rectangles, MAKE SURE to cut it so that the long side of the paper is perpendicular to the grain. The "lines" of the grain should be parallel to the short side, and when you hold it, it should not fall over. If you cut it incorrectly, the petals will not properly curl up towards the center of the flower.
Crate paper can be bought from crafts stores. For this project, chrysanthemums can be many colors such as white, yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, or lavender. However, the stems are always green. Make sure you have a color for the petals and stem. You can also use two different shades of the same color to add depth to the flower.