How to Paint Silk Flowers
Silk flowers come in many colors. There may be flowers of certain colors that you want but cannot find at stores. You can spray paint silk flowers to match wedding colors or other components in a project. You can paint just the outer edges of a silk blossom. Painting the flowers yourself gives you better control of the look.
There is a wide array of colors to choose from that you can find at craft stores and floral suppliers.
Instructions
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Remove the center of any flower that has a prominent fiber-covered plastic area, such as a daisy. Roses and other multipetal blossoms can be sprayed without any disassembly.
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Stick the stem of the flower into a piece of foam or put on a work glove if you will be holding the flower stem.
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Shake the can of decorator paint spray that is made for silk flowers. Press the button down slowly to let out a quick burst of the paint to make sure it is free-flowing.
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With gently sweeping motions, go over the edges or full body of the flower petals.
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Continue to spray and gently coat the flower until you achieve the degree of coloring that you wish to have. If you are holding the stem, set it up in a bud vase, as the color can rub off on another surface before it dries. Let the flowers dry thoroughly before replacing centers or using them in your project.
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Tips & Warnings
Spray a light coating. It is easier to apply more as needed. You can spray more than one color on a flower for a different effect.
Spray paint silk flowers in a well-ventilated area.
