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Illustrated tutorial on how to make beautiful magnolia flowers by hand using cardboard

Illustrated tutorial on how to make beautiful magnolia flowers by hand using cardboard

The process of making beautiful magnolias from cardboard is very simple. After drawing the petal template, cut out the petals on the cardboard, then thread them with nails and insert them into the branches.

Material Tools:

Petal template, light pink, white and yellow dyes, glue, scissors, nails, cardboard, solid wax, small brush.

Illustrated tutorial on how to make beautiful magnolia flowers by hand using cardboard

Production steps:

1: Draw a petal shape on cardboard as a template

2: Draw out two petal shapes on the cardboard along the petal edge of the template

3: Use the same method to make one or two smaller magnolia petals

4: Cut out the petal pattern

Illustrated tutorial on how to make beautiful magnolia flowers by hand using cardboard

5: Use warm water to make a light pink dye

6: Soak the petals with warm water first, and then put them into light pink dye for dyeing. Then use absorbent paper to absorb excess paint

7: When the petals are dry, fold the petals toward the middle and fold the edges to create natural traces

Illustrated tutorial on how to make beautiful magnolia flowers by hand using cardboard

8: Use nails to fix petals of different sizes in the middle of the petals

9: Place the petals staggered, apply a layer of glue around the central iron pin, and after drying, apply a thick layer of glue to give it some thickness.

Illustrated tutorial on how to make beautiful magnolia flowers by hand using cardboard

10: Use a small brush to apply a white base to the glue, and use yellow to make the stamen look

11: Quickly put the whole flower into the hot wax liquid, take it out and let it dry

Illustrated tutorial on how to make beautiful magnolia flowers by hand using cardboard

12: Finally, insert the flowers into the prepared branches and you’re done. Isn’t it super realistic? !