To begin, twist the

center of the wire

around the bead

container or dowel with

the help of a plier if

needed. Twist 3-4

times to secure.

The length of wire that you

choose to use for each of

your petals will ultimately

depend on what project you

will be using these flowers

on. If you are planning to turn

your flowers into a bouquet, it

is reasonable to say that

using the entire 18" length of

wire would be prudent. After

twisting the center of the 18"

piece of wire around the

dowel, you should end up

with tails approximately 8" in

length.

Slide the wire off of the

bead container or dowel

taking care not to distort

the shape.

With one hand holding

onto the wire tail, place

the sharpie or 1/2"

dowel into the circle and

give it a gentle tug. The

harder you pull, the

narrower the petal will

become.

This is the shape you

are trying to achieve. Apply glue evenly

and completely

around one side

of the wire petal.

Place the petal onto the right

side of the fabric. Press

down on the wire to achieve

contact between the glue

and the fabric. There will be

oozing once the wire is

pressed down but this is

acceptable as the excess

glue will dry clear.

Let the petals dry

completely.

Cut around each petal as

close to the wire as

possible being careful

not to cut through the

fabric on the wire.

Place 5 petals together

evenly. Apply floral tape to

the wire stems to hold it

together.

Shape the petals by

wrapping the edges

around a dowel.

Optional Step: To slightly

stiffen petals use a 50/50

mix of PVA Glue and

water. Paint on a light

coat with a soft

paintbrush. Avoid

pressing too hard on the

petals because once the

fabric becomes

saturated, there is a

possibility that the fabric

could separate from the

wire. Allow to dry

thoroughly before

attaching the flower to

your project.