Using floral pens to sign party books or to play games makes a festive occasion more jovial. These pieces of art can be created by any person since no skill is required. You only require normal pens, a silk floral bouquet, tape and a pot. This guide can be useful when you are making your first piece.
Ceramic and plastic pots are commonly used around the world. To show creativity, avoid using a plain pot. You can use an oil paint to make your plastic pot more attractive or water paint if the pot is ceramic. If you can produce lovely looking patterns, draw them on the surface. You also have the option to stick authentic pictures.
Avoid using fresh flowers because they dry up quickly, use silky bouquets. The floral part is prepared by reducing the diameter of the stem. You can also decide to remove the shell of the stem to remain with the wire. This wire should remain fixed to the floral head for support.
Straight pens produce the best pieces. To prepare the pen for the project, start by removing the lid. If you select the Bic type, the lid is an easy to remove plastic disc at the back of the pen. For other types, you can use a razor blade to push the end out or to cut it off.
A floral tape is required to fasten together the two separate pieces. You should start enfolding the pen from the tip upwards. Make sure that the tape has a strong adhesive that can stick on the surface of the pen. The wrapping should stop midway along the length of the pen.
To bring the floral part on board, hold it adjacent the ballpoint. Continue wrapping the wire of the flower and the ballpoint using the tape. The wrapping should end when the whole length of the ballpoint is covered; at the flower bottom. For maximum strength, wrap the whole piece with an additional tape layer. Use an adhesive to tack down the end of the tape at the flower bottom.
The beans to be used should be cleaned and dried. You do not want your guests to use a dirty pen. Pour the beans into the pot, but do not fill it to the top. You can use any type of beans, glass marbles or tiny attractive stones. Leave a few centimeters from the top to allow for pot tilting.
You should make floral pens that are enough for the pot selected. You should stick them in a pattern so that the final piece looks like a bouquet. They should be held by the beans strongly to remain in position. If you intend to use them outdoors, make sure that your piece can withstand the winds.
Glass vases and coffee mugs are better options compared to ceramic and plastic pots. You can easily print on their surfaces. If you are expecting a large turnout, it is wise to make enough flower pot pens in time. A large number will require you to use silk flowers of a wide range of colors.
Ceramic and plastic pots are commonly used around the world. To show creativity, avoid using a plain pot. You can use an oil paint to make your plastic pot more attractive or water paint if the pot is ceramic. If you can produce lovely looking patterns, draw them on the surface. You also have the option to stick authentic pictures.
Avoid using fresh flowers because they dry up quickly, use silky bouquets. The floral part is prepared by reducing the diameter of the stem. You can also decide to remove the shell of the stem to remain with the wire. This wire should remain fixed to the floral head for support.
Straight pens produce the best pieces. To prepare the pen for the project, start by removing the lid. If you select the Bic type, the lid is an easy to remove plastic disc at the back of the pen. For other types, you can use a razor blade to push the end out or to cut it off.
A floral tape is required to fasten together the two separate pieces. You should start enfolding the pen from the tip upwards. Make sure that the tape has a strong adhesive that can stick on the surface of the pen. The wrapping should stop midway along the length of the pen.
To bring the floral part on board, hold it adjacent the ballpoint. Continue wrapping the wire of the flower and the ballpoint using the tape. The wrapping should end when the whole length of the ballpoint is covered; at the flower bottom. For maximum strength, wrap the whole piece with an additional tape layer. Use an adhesive to tack down the end of the tape at the flower bottom.
The beans to be used should be cleaned and dried. You do not want your guests to use a dirty pen. Pour the beans into the pot, but do not fill it to the top. You can use any type of beans, glass marbles or tiny attractive stones. Leave a few centimeters from the top to allow for pot tilting.
You should make floral pens that are enough for the pot selected. You should stick them in a pattern so that the final piece looks like a bouquet. They should be held by the beans strongly to remain in position. If you intend to use them outdoors, make sure that your piece can withstand the winds.
Glass vases and coffee mugs are better options compared to ceramic and plastic pots. You can easily print on their surfaces. If you are expecting a large turnout, it is wise to make enough flower pot pens in time. A large number will require you to use silk flowers of a wide range of colors.
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