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Are you searching for a way to spruce up a room in your home? Learn how to make a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free home decor video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Your hanging doesn't have to be a round wreath or a swag that just hangs over top of a wall. It could be any shape that you really want and it could be any type of look. Learn how to choose a location and shape for a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free video.
A lot of times people are inspired with going out into nature and coming out with a concept and ideas. Learn how to choose a design a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free video.
Try to remember the hanging can't be very heavy, unless you're going to go into a wall with anchors and have it up there permanently. Learn how to decide on a medium a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free video.
You could be using saws, clips, or trimmers to cut down tree branches, cut up two by fours if you want to use wood, jigsaw to cut out plywood. Learn what tools you need to make a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free video.
There are some preparations that you may make before you start constructing your hanging. Learn how to make a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free video.
You need to set your piece down on a horizontal surface and figure out where you're going to place everything. Learn how to make the base for a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free video.
You can recycle items from old arrangements when you are attaching items to your base. Learn how to attach items to the base of a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free video.
One of the things you need to think about is how you're going to hang your piece. Learn how to add secondary flowers to a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free video.
Add a little bridge to the arrangement by either making holes or using glue. Learn how to add accent flowers to a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free video.
You can add unique design elements to your piece using ribbons and bows in creative ways. Learn how to attach ribbons and bows to a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free video.
Take a step back and look to see if the design elements are the way you would like them to be. Learn how to check the design elements of a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free video.
Make adjustments that will accentuate the effects that you have been trying to achieve with your piece. Learn how to make adjustments to a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free video.
Add leaves and flowers to cover up any unsightly elements that may take away from your hanging. Learn how to hide the construction of a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free video.
Use an old toothbrush to remove any glue strings from the wall hanging. Learn how to remove glue strings from a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free video.
Do not neglect the installation step in the creation process. Learn how to install a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free video.
A wall hanging is a great idea for brightening up any room in the house, especially when it is one of your own creation. Flower arrangements are an important mood setting element at any event. Flowers will add life to a room and look beautiful at your next party or holiday celebration. Making your own wall hanging will not only help you save money, but give you total control in creating your own unique and elegant design. It is a fun way to express your creative side and impress your guests with your talent! In this series of free videos you’ll learn tips and techniques from a professional floral designer on how to make your own silk flower wall hanging. He will take you through the procedure step-by-step, showing you what supplies you’ll need to get started, how to decide on a design and location, how to choose flowers and ribbons for your piece, how to correct mistakes, and how to install your hanging.
Jim Tomasits Jim Tomasits has been a floral designer for more than 20 years. He has distributed flower arrangements on both the national and international level and is considered an international florist. He specializes in wedding bouquets, seasonal arrangements, center pieces, corsages and wreathes. He currently has a shop in Wilmington, N.C.dkdk
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