Cabbage
Roses can be made by creping tissue paper or with commercial crepe paper itself.
This rose looks attractive with a fresh crinkled look.
Petals : Cut out petals in the shape given
in the picture. Around 10-12 pieces may be needed to make a flower.
Creping the Flower :
Tissue Paper can be creped either before or after the petals are cut. There are
two ways of creping - one is the rolling method and other is the hand-kerchief
method.
Rolling
Method : Wind each petal loosely on both sides over a wooden rod (or any other
round object) and use your hands for pushing the paper (crush) from the ends towards
the center.
Handkerchief method : Cut the petal and fold
in half lengthwise. Place it inside a handkerchief or other light material . Using
the palm of one hand to hold the base of the petals, the cloth is pulled firmly
away from the centre crease. As the tissue paper is light, it may tear easily.
So keep several petals together while creping.
Procedure: Wrap one petal tightly
around the wire to make the flower center, then continue adding petals until the
desired fullness is reached. Wire the base tightly to hold the petals in place.
