Giant Cardstock Rose Tutorial

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Created byTrang Suchin

Last updated 7/2025

English

What you'll learn

Explore the qualities of cardstock that make it perfect for crafting the soft, layered petals of rose
Master cutting, shaping, and layering techniques to achieve the lush, full appearance of a real rose
Perfect for beginners and advanced crafters, it offers simple, step-by-step guidance.
Access course materials anytime, from any internet-connected device.

Course content

2 sections • 20 lectures • 57m total length

Về chúng tôi | About us | Presentación del instructor1:06
Learn to craft beautiful giant flowers for events with expert guidance from Suchin and team, step by step, featuring four popular flower types used in Vietnam.
Quy trình công backrop | Setting up a backdrop | Montaje de un fondo2:30
Set up a giant cardstock rose backdrop by opening packages, checking parts, assembling the frame, and attaching petals to create a stable stage reveal.
Dụng cụ cần thiết | Basic tools | Herramientas básicas3:16
Select the appropriate glue gun for small details like calyxes and pistils or large flowers, and use scissors, pliers, pipe cutters, and a heat gun to shape stems and petals.
Các loại thép cành | Types of floral wires | Tipos de alambres florales2:34
Discover the types of floral wires for giant cardstock roses: regular steel, plastic-coated steel, branch steel, steel 18 and steel 20, with tips on size, color, and economical use.
Các loại chân đế | Different types of bases | Diferentes tipos de bases1:23
Learn about iron flange bases for giant cardstock roses, from 1-body to 5-body designs, including thickness choices and the spiral flange for easy transport.
Các loại ống uốn | Different types of tubes | Diferentes tipos de tubos3:00
Compare bending tubes and coated plastic conduits for giant flower displays, noting bending ease for soft, small blooms and suitability for tall, large arrangements up to 3m, with heat shaping.
Cách sử dụng bộ mẫu cánh | How to use the templates | Cómo usar las plantillas2:17
Print the wing template set, trim the border. Apply to paper to cut out multiple wing sizes, then save on cardboard and use the wing size calculation for larger wings.
Cỏ cho chân đế | Grass for flower base (1) | Follaje decorativo para la base (1)4:28
Learn to craft leaves and grass for the base of a giant flower tree using green paper, milk glue 1:1, steel sticks, and crepe paper, then cover the foam base.
Cỏ cho chân đế | Grass for flower base (2) | Follaje decorativo para la base (2)2:55
Learn to build a grass and flower base by cutting a grass sheet to fit your design, then plug in silk or paper flowers at varying heights.

Tools and Materials | Herramientas y materiales0:50
Gather materials to build a giant cardstock rose: green paper, wing and leaf templates, a flexible tube as body, steel branch attachment, steel flange with screws; kits are available.
First layer of bud | Primera capa de capullos2:37
Learn to form the first bud layer of a cardstock rose by shaping four petals into a cross with gaps, then glue two symmetrical petals to create a slim hole.
Second layer of bud | Segunda capa de capullos3:27
Add the second layer of the bud by attaching four petals inside and gluing them at top, spaced and oriented same way to form a round bud, trimming uneven petals.
Third layer of bud | Tercera capa de capullos2:39
Fold four petals inwards, glue them to the bottom to form a pinwheel, and align the petals to create a round flower.
First layer of bloom | La primera capa de pétalos abiertos2:44
Fold the base of each petal inward and bend the upper petals outward; glue the four petals to the bottom of the flower, aligning them evenly for a round bloom.
Second layer bloom (5 petals) | La segunda capa de pétalos abiertos (5 pétalos)4:13
Perform the second layer bloom by arranging five petals into a pentagon, folding bases inward and bending outward, then glue only the bottom parts for a round, even look.
Third layer of bloom (6 petals) | La tercera capa de pétalos abiertos5:33
Expand the rose by adding a six-petal layer and arranging six layers of petals, gluing opposite pieces, staggering for a round shape, and spacing them evenly to complete the bloom.
Calyx | Cáliz3:16
Create calyx from a green paper square about 30–40 cm, fold into quarters, cut diagonally for pointed edges, then glue the calyx to the rose bottom to finish the sepal.
Leaves | Hojas5:34
Prepare leaf templates, fold paper into sawtooth leaves with veins, then glue them to steel branch and tape the zinc part to form a 3-leaf bunch for six-leaf rose.
Stem | Tallo3:05
Use pre-cut paper strips about 4 cm wide to bend a tube, fix two leaf bundles in alternating positions, wrap at 45 degrees, apply glue, and roll to complete stem.
Finished flower | Flor terminada0:17
Finish a complete rose tree by screwing the stem into the spiral flange and inserting the previously made stem and flower tube.

Requirements

No programming experience needed. You will learn everything you need to know

Description

Our GIANT CARDSTOCK ROSE TUTORIAL is an exciting way to craft large, eye-catching roses using cardstock. This online course teaches techniques to create oversized, realistic rose blooms with ease. Perfect for beginners and advanced crafters, it offers simple, step-by-step guidance. You’ll create professional-quality roses, adding beauty to events, photoshoots, or home decor with a personal touch.

What You Will Learn:

Cardstock Techniques: Discover how cardstock’s unique qualities make it ideal for creating lifelike giant roses.
Petal Precision: Master techniques for cutting, shaping, and layering rose petals for realistic, soft petal effects.
Rose Assembly: Learn to assemble petals seamlessly to form a beautiful, full rose bloom.
Final Flourishes: Add finishing touches to increase durability and enhance the rose’s visual charm.

Course Features:

Expert Guidance: Follow detailed video tutorials led by skilled floral artisans.
Flexible Access: Access course materials anytime, from any internet-connected device.
Community Connection: Engage with a global community of floral enthusiasts, sharing ideas and inspiration.

Suitable for All Skill Levels

We’ve designed this course for all skill levels. Beginners will find clear, practical instructions to get started, while experienced crafters can explore advanced techniques. Each step is crafted for accessibility and success.

More Ways to Learn

If you’d like to explore more flower styles, try our Complete Flower Course for Cardstock Flowers. It covers a variety of blooms, perfect for those looking to broaden their skills.

With GIANT CARDSTOCK ROSE TUTORIAL, you’ll make elegant roses that bring timeless beauty to any setting. These cardstock blooms are perfect for creating memorable decor with a personal touch.

Material Includes

Tutorial video
PDF file

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