Miniature DIY project making fuchsias from paper, floral wire, filament & craft stamens, for display

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This mixed media DIY project is part of a miniature Wildflower Series, Episode 17 making 1:12 scale fuchsias using copy paper, floral wire, polypropylene filament & artificial craft flower stamen/pistil pieces.

No clay or resin used in this project but this could be another option. Different size flowers for larger or smaller scales can be made using the same process adjusting sizes.

This fuchsia plant measures approximately - 1/2” diameter & 1/4” height in four hybrid designs as shown in video.

Each plant took about twenty minutes or so to make. Adult assistance is needed for younger persons.

I was inspired to make the fuchsias because they are hummingbird food flowers.

There are a number of wild growing fuchsia shrub plants with many varieties are from Central & South America locations.

Suggested materials & supplies list:
[1] copy paper or multipurpose paper - white, greens, pinks, reds, purples - or use white paper and paint color on both sides, let dry
[2] paper punches - round petal shapes with long eight parts in 3/8” diameter, round petal shapes with short six parts in 5/16 & 1/4”, sunburst 5/16”, round petal with six parts 9/16” or similar (you may also hand cut the shapes)
floral wire - for stems, 24 gauge
[3] color pencils - white, pink, green
[4] glue - PVA clear drying or similar
[5] wire - floral, for stems 26 gauge or so, painted green
[6] toothpicks
[7] scissors & small wire cutter
[8] tweezers
[9] small clamps or clothespins
[10] sewing or quilt pins
[11] ruler & pencil
[12] stylus & foam mat
[13] craft knife & mat
[14] acrylic paint - white, greens, pinks, reds, purples
[15] paintbrushes
[16] paper towel
[17] polypropylene filament - very thin
[18] artificial craft flower stamen/pistil pieces or thread & micro foam balls
[19] containers - like plastic lids to hold paint & glue & pieces
Other additional options: add bees & butterflies and see my Hanging Planter videos for the bases used in this video

Notes:
*most supplies & materials available online or at your local arts and crafts stores
*sizes are close approximations


Uses & ideas:
*1:12 miniature diorama scenes, patio gardens, porches, plant nurseries, botanical gardens, flower carts, landscaping settings or outdoor displays in nature preserves

*for individual, club projects or activities - non commercial purposes

*contact for commercial interests


I hope you like this episode of the wildflowers & are inspired to make mini fuchsias.

Thank you so much for watching & sharing.
Catherine