Paper Dahlia Study
This material is like a detailed documentation of my paper dahlia creative process. It reveals through video materials and photography, how I work and all the techniques I use to create the variety called "Royal Cafe au Lait".
Discover how I make this beautiful bloom, that everyone loves so much!
Course preview, Curriculum & Terms of use
FREE PREVIEWPrintable section - Coloring tips, supplies, TEMPLATE, procedural steps and more
Chapter 1 - papers
Chapter 2 - petals
Chapter 3 - assembling
Chapter 4 - final steps
Cutting and laminating the paper
Coloring the papers for the dahlia
Shaping the dahlia petals - part 1
Shaping the dahlia petals - part 2
Assembling the dahlia flower - part 1
Assembling the dahlia flower - part 2
Laminating and painting the papers for the sepals and leaves
Adding the sepals and the last petals to the dahlia
Making the dahlia buds
Making the dahlia leaves
Assembling all the elements to complete the dahlia stem
For this project you will need the fine 90 gr. Italian crepe paper to make the flower and the heavy weight 160 gr. German crepe paper to make the leaves. In addition, you need some extra fine crepe paper, to make the sepals. In the supply list I present all the color codes needed and the ideal substitution for each category. You also need some good quality white glue, Tacky glue and hot glue with hot glue gun, floral wires in different gages, scissors, wire cutter and all the basic materials that every paper florist should have in the studio. For the coloring process I use acrylics but I also offer some options and tips in case you wish to color the paper in a simpler style.
As long as Christine Paper Design exists and I can sustain the activity and the hosting cost. I will do my best to make that happen for a long time but my advice is, once you purchase the course make the best of it; download all the materials and try to learn as much as you can. Enjoy the process, take notes and make use of every detail I provide. This is a written course with video support so, once you purchase it, you can download all the written materials to your computer, with the requirement of respecting the Terms of Use.
Normally I would say that you need to have some experience with this craft but I had the chance to see some really great achievements made by beginners. Keep in mind that dahlias are one of the most difficult flowers to recreate from paper because of the big petal quantity needed. This being said, I don’t believe in limits and labels so if you wish to learn, go for it! You have to practice for a few times until you will understand the specifics of this flower.
Yes! Please, feel free to ask everything you need to know relating this course. I will do my best to answer fast. You can do that by leaving a comment beneath each lesson and I will reply.
Yes! I offer a lot of support and advice during this process: I share information about what brands to buy, how to dilute the color, how to apply the color to the paper and many other useful painting tips that will make your process easier. During the course I also offer advice on how to work with the paper just as it is, without painting it.
Yes, I have no control over this aspect. I would be very grateful if you tag me when posting on social media and acknowledge the contribution of this course. For more details, make sure to read the Terms of Use.
Each course has documents with procedural steps and “read only” files that you can use for different translating methods.
This course will teach you enough elements so you can understand this flower and continue to explore it on your own.