
Meet Suchin, CEO of Suchin, with 17 years crafting giant handmade flowers; learn step-by-step to create giant blooms for events, homes, or new careers in Vietnam, using four popular types.
Learn how to set up a giant cardstock dahlia backdrop, from unpacking components to assembling the flower frame and painting petals.
Explore essential tools for making giant decorative flowers, including small and large glue guns, sharp scissors, pliers, pipe cutters, and a heat gun for drying foam petals and shaping stems.
Distinguish bending tubes and coated plastic electrical conduit tubes for giant flower decorations, noting diameters, advantages for soft or large flowers, and shaping with a heat gun.
Select the right steel type for giant flowers. Use regular steel for branches and leaves; plastic-coated steel for leaves and large wings; steel 18 and 20 for chiffon flowers.
Explores iron flange bases for giant cardstock dahlia, including a 20-30 cm flange with a welded iron pipe; covers 1-, 3-, 5-body designs and spiral flanges.
Apply the wing template set to paper, cut out and save multiple sizes, trim borders, and use wing size calculation to draw larger templates.
Learn to build the base for a flower tree by shaping leaves from green paper, using diluted milk glue and a steel stick, then wrapping the base with crepe paper.
Create a grass and flower base by layering grass sheets with silk or paper flowers. Cut pieces to fit your sheet and place decorations at different heights for texture.
Learn the tools and materials for a giant cardstock dahlia: steel leaves, colored paper petals, balls and stems for pistils, Formex tubes and bases for stems, with Suchin's help.
Prepare and cut petals from the template, fold them in half, smooth and crease, then diagonally fold and staple to secure all petals.
Create the pistil by shaping a ball and covering it with heart-colored paper; glue strips, bend petals to fit, staple the smallest template petal to the bud using a tube.
Glue the petals into three staggered layers totaling 36 petals to form a dahlia, punch a hole for the pistil, insert the pistil tube, and attach petals around the center.
Learn to make a giant cardstock dahlia by folding a square sheet into petals, attaching the stamen, and creating 3–4 sawtooth leaves with veins using the template and floral wire.
Assemble the finished dahlia by taping leaves to the stem, rolling branches with art paper to cover the bending tube, and bending the stem for a soft curve.
Our GIANT CARDSTOCK DAHLIA TUTORIAL is a unique way to craft large, eye-catching dahlias using cardstock. This online course teaches techniques to create oversized, realistic dahlia blooms with ease. Perfect for both beginners and advanced crafters, it provides simple, step-by-step guidance. You’ll create professional-quality dahlias, adding vibrant beauty to events, photoshoots, or home decor with a personal touch.
What You Will Learn:
Cardstock Essentials: Discover the qualities of cardstock that make it perfect for crafting lifelike giant dahlia flowers.
Petal Precision: Master techniques for cutting, shaping, and layering paper petals to capture the intricate details of dahlias.
Dahlia Assembly: Seamlessly assemble petals to form striking giant dahlia blooms with a natural look.
Final Flourishes: Add finishing touches to enhance durability and bring out the visual charm of your creations.
Course Features:
Expert Guidance: Enjoy detailed video tutorials led by experienced floral artisans.
Interactive Learning: Participate in live Q&A sessions for personalized feedback and support.
Flexible Access: Access course content whenever you wish, from any device with an internet connection.
Community Connection: Join a global community of flower enthusiasts, sharing insights and inspiration.
More Ways to Learn
If you’re interested in exploring more flower styles, try our Complete Flower Course for Cardstock Flowers. It covers a range of blooms, ideal for crafters looking to expand their skills.
With GIANT CARDSTOCK DAHLIA TUTORIAL, you’ll create elegant, bold dahlias that brighten any space. These cardstock blooms are perfect for memorable decor.
Material Includes
Tutorial video
PDF file