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Tutorial on using pistachio shell waste to make DIY lotus flowers

Tutorial on using pistachio shell waste to make DIY lotus flowers

Tutorial on using pistachio shell waste to make DIY lotus flowers. Don’t throw away the remaining shells from pistachios in the future. You can make such beautiful flowers. Come and learn from the craft editor.

Main materials:

Pistachio shell, acrylic

Tools required:

Brush, glue, cup, cardboard

Production steps:

Step 1:

Tutorial on using pistachio shell waste to make DIY lotus flowers

The preparation materials are basically all here. Of course, if you like other colors, you can buy acrylics in other colors.

Step 2:

Tutorial on using pistachio shell waste to make DIY lotus flowers

Paint the shell with the color you like. I chose blue.

Step 3:

Tutorial on using pistachio shell waste to make DIY lotus flowers

Place the painted fruit shells on the paper towel. Don't worry, the acrylic is easy to clean before it dries.

Step 4:

Tutorial on using pistachio shell waste to make DIY lotus flowers

Put the cup upside down on the cardboard and draw a circle with a pen. The size of the cup determines the size of the flower.

Step 5:

Tutorial on using pistachio shell waste to make DIY lotus flowers

Cut out a circle.

Step 6:

Tutorial on using pistachio shell waste to make DIY lotus flowers

Place the colored clay on the cardboard and roll it out with your hands. Be careful to press it flat without any wrinkles. Use Play-Doh to make colored clay, which is available on domestic Dangdang Zhuobao Taobao.

Step 7:

Tutorial on using pistachio shell waste to make DIY lotus flowers

Apply glue. Squeeze the craft glue evenly, you can use a brush to apply it evenly.

Step 8:

Tutorial on using pistachio shell waste to make DIY lotus flowers

Look at this step carefully, this step is very important. At the center of the circle, use three to four fruit shells to form a flower bud. Use your fingers to pinch them together. After the flower bones are slightly shaped, you can paste the remaining fruit shells around this group of flower buds to the edge of the colored clay. Congratulations, the whole process is completed.

Tips:

1. You can choose different colors to create flowers of different colors; 2. It is best to choose the shells, which are slightly uniform in size or thickness. 3. Multiple flowers forming a small matrix are more beautiful. They can be hung or placed, and are very effective. Use it to beautify your home, the cost is low, and it looks high-end and classy.