When preparing for a wedding, it is not necessary to buy all the important wedding attributes in special stores or order from craftsmen; some products can be created with your own hands. For example, the groom’s boutonniere is a flower that matches the bride’s composition and is attached to the pocket or lapel of the jacket.
Nowadays, wedding flowers made from satin ribbons have become popular; any woman, even if she has never started needlework before, can create such an attribute with her own hands, spending a minimum amount of time.
Foamiran boutonnieres and material properties
To make buds with your own hands, you should use foamiran.
It has such wonderful properties as:
- Elasticity;
- Strength;
- Elasticity.
Foamiran is sold in the form of thin sheets. Its pieces can be given absolutely any shape if you warm it up a little. The material has a porous structure due to the fact that it is made by foaming.
Foamiran is a very elastic and resilient material, so a boutonniere made from it will turn out to be elegant and durable
Products made from foamiran can be washed, so you don’t have to worry if they get dirty.
In addition, it is almost impossible to tear the material, since it has great strength.
When purchasing a canvas, you should pay attention to such features as:
- Density;
- Form;
- Porosity.
On the territory of Russia you can find mainly Iranian and Chinese foamiran, each of which is of good quality, however, experienced needlewomen prefer to choose Iranian material, since it has great subtlety and ductility. The thickness of the sheets is sold in 1 mm and 2 mm. As for the shades of the canvas, the choice is very large, which allows you to create a wide variety of crafts and decorations in rich and bright colors.
Foamiran flower buds and other products
A foamiran boutonniere is the most popular product that can be made even by an inexperienced craftsman.
In addition, these canvases are used for:
- Scrapbooking;
- Forming wedding decorations;
- Production of artificial flowers.
Artificial flowers made from this canvas exactly resemble real plants.
Foamiran buds can be made into copies of a wide variety of flowers
Thanks to the variety of shades, you can create exact copies of a wide variety of colors that will not fade or lose their proper appearance.
Foamiran is considered the most ideal option for creativity. It is not uncommon to find foamiran brooches, hairpins and similar products. It is pleasant to the touch and beautiful to look at. It is quite possible to make small toys or keychains from it.
Making boutonnieres from foamiran with your own hands: easy and simple
First, you need to prepare a template according to which the petals will be prepared. Their size is chosen independently.
As a rule, flowers on boutonnieres contain outer petals and inner ones. Accordingly, you need to make pairs of large and small petals for 2 flowers.
Red petals are made first, then white ones. For red you need to prepare 6 parts, and for white 3 double petals.
To make a boutonniere, you will need to prepare:
- Foamiran red and white;
- Scissors;
- Wire;
- Beads or seed beads;
- Glue gun;
- Awl;
- Iron;
- Lace.
Making boutonnieres with your own hands is quite simple.
The petals are processed using an iron heated to a temperature sufficient to smooth the wool. One petal is ironed, curled, and rubbed by hand. This is how those natural folds are created that give artificial flowers a vibrant look. The petals must be straightened from the middle, and some stretching and deepening is done with your fingers. Next, the flower is assembled into stamens. You need to place the petals opposite each other in pairs. This is how the bud will gradually form. The lower edge of the petals is glued to the bud at its base. The small flower is formed in exactly the same way.
To make a twig, you need to take a wire and string beads onto it, winding them without any sequence. In order to decorate the boutonniere, it is worth making additional leaves, either green, or also red and white, but they should be placed like this: red ones under the white flower, and white ones under the red one. The flowers are connected, supporting each other, and so that they are tightly attached to each other. Next, everything is decorated with a satin ribbon, through which the product will be attached to the hand.
Pattern of wild rosemary flowers for boutonniere
For the boutonniere, cut out 15 petals for flowers and 8-6 leaves of different sizes.
We cut out the petals for the flowers from white foamiran, then heat the petals on an iron at silk-wool temperature on both sides and pull the petal in different directions with your finger.
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Instructions: how to make a foamiran bud yourself
This master class will teach you how to make a foamiran bud yourself, without any special training.
For production you will need to prepare:
- Foil;
- Toothpick;
- Floral wire;
- Paper to make a pattern;
- Glue gun;
- Foamiran of green and other colors, depending on what kind of bud will be made;
- Scissors;
- Pencil.
Initially, a base is made on which the entire bud will be attached. Depending on the size of the flower you plan to make, you need to make foil. In this case, the foil size is 10x10 cm as an example. From the square you need to make an even lump of foil in the form of a droplet.
Next, using a toothpick, make a hole in the middle. It is through it that the flower stem or, in other words, the wire will be passed.
The wire is bent into a loop at the tip. The hole in the foil cavity is filled with glue, and the wire is inserted there with the bent end. The glue will harden and strengthen the connection of the parts. Templates of future petals are made on a sheet of paper. 2 templates are enough - for a small and a large petal in the form of a drop. Next, 3 small petals and 5 large ones are made using templates. Cut with scissors.
Initially, you should make the base, and then form the flower bud
Each petal must be crumpled, folded into an accordion, and scrolled between your hands. The upper part should be crushed as much as possible. Then the leaves are carefully unfolded and smoothed out with your hands, stretching them a little. As soon as all the petals are ready, you need to string them onto the prepared stem with foil.
The crumpled material, when forming buds, literally takes on a living and natural appearance. Glue is applied in a small amount in the middle of the petal, as well as on the lower part, and the part is attached to the product. The lower edge of the petals should envelop the wire.
All subsequent petals after the first should be lowered by fasteners by 1-2 mm. This way the bud will look more natural. The first layer consists of 3 petals. Next of 5. It is imperative to add greenery to the rosebud so that it looks not only beautiful, but also alive. To do this, a quatrefoil is cut out of green foamiran, twisted, crumpled, straightened and strung on a wire so that the leaves are under the bud. Each tip of the sepal is glued to the base of the rose.
Master class on creating a boutonniere from ribbons for witnesses
It is possible to highlight witnesses at a crowded wedding with a boutonniere made using ribbons. This beautiful and easy-to-make accessory will liven up your outfit. You just need to carefully consider the attribute so that it complements the style of the wedding and harmonizes with the details of the image of the bride and groom.
Necessary materials
To create you will need the following materials:
fabric or braid; button; ribbon; glue or glue gun; thread, needle; scissors; iron.
Stages of creation
We fold the ribbon like an accordion. Make a fold every 2 cm. Fold until you have 10 folds.
We sew the accordion at one point from the edge: make a stitch, tie it with a knot.
We form a flower, directing each fold in one direction. We smooth it with an iron.
Cut a piece of tape 5 cm long. Glue it to the wrong side of the boutonniere.
You should attach a button to the center: you can use a ready-made one or cover a regular plastic or metal one with an interesting fabric.
