
Explore step-by-step instruction to craft giant flowers with Suchin, leveraging 17 years of handmade flower experience for events and home decorating across Vietnam.
Set up a giant crepe paper lotus backdrop by assembling petals and frame, ensuring the stage lighting and every detail meet client acceptance.
Learn about tools for giant crepe paper lotus making, including small and large glue guns, sharp scissors, pliers, and a heat gun, plus pipe cutters for stems and wire bones.
Explore types of floral wires and steel for giant flowers, including regular steel, plastic-coated steel, branch steel, and steel 18 and steel 20, with uses for leaves, branches, and wings.
Explore iron flange bases, 20 to 30 cm in diameter with an iron pipe, and see how flange thickness and body count affect stability; discover spiral flanges for mobile setup.
Explore tube types for crepe paper lotus: bending tubes for soft, small-diameter blooms and coated plastic electrical conduit for tall blooms up to 3 m; learn diameters and shaping considerations.
Print the wing template set, trim the border, and apply it to paper to cut out and save multiple wing sizes; use size calculation to draw larger templates.
Craft the base of a giant crepe paper lotus by shaping leaves, forming grass clusters, and wrapping a foam base with green crepe and milk glue.
Learn to create a grass and flower base by preparing a grass sheet (60x60 or 40x40 cm), cutting it to fit, and plugging silk or paper flowers at varying heights.
Gather crepe paper in various colors to make petals and leaves, curved tubes, a flower base, and a floral wire stem, plus yellow clay for the pistil.
Cut lotus petals from crepe paper in shown sizes, paint tips pink on front and back with Rexfox, spray, dry, then bend inward to a pointed tip and folded base.
Mold a lotus pistil from yellow clay into a pyramid with thinner edges, shape center with a pen cap, attach to the neck tube, and surround with yellow crepe fringe.
Cut petals by size, cup them to form a sharp top edge, stuff buds with newspaper, attach the pistil, cover with crepe paper, and assemble petals into a lotus.
Assemble a crepe paper lotus by building four layers of petals around a pistil. Place three petals per layer, positioning subsequent layers between the first layer's petals to complete it.
Learn to create a lotus leaf from eight crepe paper pieces, glue layers with hot glue around a steel clamp, then twist and shape petals for a natural finish.
Roll the neck of the lotus first, then roll the entire stem; leaves are a separate part, so attach them on the side to complete the lotus and its leaves.
Our GIANT CREPE-PAPER LOTUS TUTORIAL is an inspiring and enjoyable way to craft stunning, large-scale lotus flowers using crepe paper. This online course takes you through the intricate process of creating oversized, realistic lotus blooms with ease. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, the course provides clear, step-by-step instructions. You’ll produce beautiful lotuses that elevate your events, photoshoots, or home decor with elegance.
What You Will Learn:
Crepe Paper Mastery: Uncover the unique properties of crepe paper that make it perfect for crafting lifelike giant lotuses.
Petal Perfection: Learn essential techniques for cutting, shaping, and coloring lotus petals with precision and flair.
Lotus Assembly: Discover how to artfully assemble individual petals to create a stunning, natural-looking flower.
Final Touches: Apply finishing details to enhance the durability and aesthetic of your lotus.
Course Features:
Expert Instruction: Access detailed video tutorials led by seasoned floral artisans.
Interactive Experience: Participate in live Q&A sessions for personalized tips and insights.
Flexible Learning: Enjoy course materials whenever you like, from any internet-connected device.
Global Community: Engage with fellow flower enthusiasts from around the world, exchanging ideas and inspiration.
More Ways to Learn: For a wider variety of flower styles, explore our Complete Flower Course for Crepe Paper Flowers. This course covers multiple blooms, perfect for enhancing your crafting skills.
With the GIANT CREPE-PAPER LOTUS TUTORIAL, you’ll create striking, lifelike lotuses that bring serenity and beauty to any setting. These crepe paper flowers offer a unique and joyful touch to your decor.
Learning Objectives
Our course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers every aspect of creating stunning, realistic giant flowers using crepe paper, known for its rich texture and versatility:
Basic Handling and Preparation: Gain foundational knowledge on how to handle and prepare crepe paper for flower making.
Advanced Petal Shaping: Learn advanced techniques for cutting, shaping, and curling petals to mimic the natural beauty of real flowers.
Color Techniques: Discover how to blend and apply colors to crepe paper to achieve depth and lifelikeness in your creations.
Assembly Methods: Master the techniques for assembling your crafted petals and leaves into gorgeous, cohesive flower arrangements.
Tools and Accessories: Understand the essential tools and accessories needed to work efficiently with crepe paper.
Material Includes
Tutorial video
PDF file