How to Make Tulle Birdseed Wedding Flowers
Weddings get expensive quickly. Many people elect to create their own wedding decorations, using tulle to replicate flowers. At many celebrations, birdseed has replaced the traditional rice at weddings for throwing at the bride and groom in celebration after the wedding ceremony is over. Savvy brides who wish to save money on the wedding will make tulle birdseed flowers, which decorate tables and are harmless to birds if they are dropped or used for throwing after the ceremony.
Things You'll Need
- Five-inch squares of tulle
- Birdseed
- Hot glue gun
- Fishing line
- Green wire stems
- Optional clear tape
Instructions
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Lay the five-inch square tulle pieces flat and place one tablespoon birdseed in the center. The tulle will be gathered around the birdseed, so make sure the birdseed is centered to avoid spilling during the following steps.
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Gather the tulle around the birdseed, grabbing the top of the tulle with the thumb and forefinger. Dab a drop of glue in the center to help secure the gathered tulle. Press the bottom of the tulle on a flat surface to flatten the flower bottom.
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Tie the fishing line around the gathered tulle near your thumb and forefinger. Tie the line tight and knot two or three times. Trim the fishing line short, as it will be hidden under the tulle later.
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Pull the top of the gathered tulle, above the fishing line, down over the fishing line. This will give the flower a more open, fluffed up look.
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Bend the green wire at a 90-degree angle a half inch below an end. Use the hot glue gun to attach the bent end of the green wire to the bottom of the birdseed tulle flower. Lay each flower on a tray to allow them to dry overnight.
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Tips & Warnings
If the wire stem needs to be removed, use clear tape to attach it to the bottom of the flower.
Remove the wire stems before throwing the birdseed.
References
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