Facts on Paper Flowers

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Facts on Paper Flowers

You can make gorgeous paper flowers that look just like the real thing and join centuries of crafters and paper folders in making natural-looking blossoms out of paper.

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History

Paper flowers most likely have a history in Asian paper folding techniques such as origami.

Types

Paper flowers can be made using a variety of techniques including origami, quilling and paper cutting.

Function

Mexican Paper Flowers Made from Crepe Paper, Frizzy Lee (stock.xchng)
Beautiful paper flowers such as roses, carnations and calla lilies can be used as decorative elements in gift wrapping, card making and even as wedding centerpieces.

Features

A variety of materials are used to make paper flowers. Some of the more popular are origami paper, crepe paper (party streamers) and tissue paper.

Benefits

While paper flowers are time consuming to make, they are less expensive than live flowers and last much longer.

Warning

When using paper flowers in displays or at important occasions, it is important to remember that they have to be kept dry. They are also fragile and tend to collect dust.