Foamiran is a relatively new material for creativity, which is used mainly for the manufacture of realistic colors. Sometimes it is used for applications and toys. Foamiran is smooth (it’s taken for flowers), terry, marshmallow and glitter. This material can be painted, heated and stretched and, of course, cut.
Flowers
Flowers from foamiran turn out to be quite realistic. They are often used in wedding bouquets, summer hairpins and photo shoots. If you want to get good and beautiful photos, then you are best to buy a beautiful rim from foamiran. Or do it yourself. To make this beautiful jewelry you will need the following materials: a base for the rim of metal or plastic, foamiran no more than one millimeter thick, paints or pastels, glue and stamens for the flowers themselves.
How to make a rim of roses from foamiran
To make beautiful roses from this material, you will have to work hard. Only for one flower you will need from 10 to 50 components, the number of which depends on the size of the future product.
First cut the petals out of paper. They must be of different sizes. Then attach them to the foamiran in red or white and cut each petal five to seven times. Then, for greater realism, the petals must be treated with hot steam. Turn on the iron, heat it. Then carry the petals over the hot surface of the iron. Do this carefully, otherwise the foamiran petals will wrinkle and become ugly. And then they will even darken. Then the petals can be tinted with oil paint or oil pastel pencil.
The core of the rose can be made from a small piece of foil. Form a foil in the form of a droplet and wrap it with a piece of foamiran. Then to this base, start either sewing on or gluing the remaining petals. When the rose is ready, it can be sewn to the base for the rim. Since the rose will turn out quite heavy, you need to be very responsible for the manufacture of the wreath itself. Make some of these flowers and form an already finished product from them.
How to make a wreath or rim from foamiran with daisies
The simplest flower that can be made from this plastic material is daisies. You will need a base for a wreath or rim, white, green and yellow foamiran, teip tape or satin ribbon and glue.
First draw a daisy on plain paper as if you were looking at it from above. Cut her out. Then attach the chamomile to the foamiran and cut out already many flowers for the future wreath or rim. You can work with foamiran with a regular clerical knife. By the way, special curly cutters are sold for this material. With such a tool, you will significantly save your time.
The core of chamomile can be made of polymer clay or terry foamiran. Glue them to the chamomile petals. Remember to cut the green leaves. Then wrap the base for the rim with a green satin ribbon. If you have a base for a wreath, then wrap it with a green tape. Sew or glue the daisies. A wreath or rim from foamiran is ready!
How to make stamen flowers
Stamens for flowers are very different. Some are large, while others are small. In addition, stamens are smooth and sugar-coated. To make flowers with stamens, first prepare all the necessary materials: foamiran for the necessary flowers, stamens for floristry, wire, glue, threads, dyes (oil paint or pastel). First cut the petals. Then make a base of wire and stamens. The wire should be thick enough. It is better to take a floristic, as it will already be wrapped with tape. Then screw the stamens to the wire. Wrap the base of the stamens with foamiran so that the attachment point is not visible. Then glue the petals you cut earlier. The flower is ready! It remains to attach it to the rims of foamiran. The master class, you see, is simple. You can attach such a flower directly on the wire. Just wind it with a satin ribbon to the base for the rim or wreath.
What should be the basis for rims and wreaths
If you want to make a rim from foamiran, it is best to take a metal base. It is stronger and more reliable than plastic. If you want to make a headband on a baby's head, then it is better to buy a base made of plastic. In any case, you should sew this base with fabric (you can take felt) or wrap with a satin ribbon. Remember that the foamiran rims (the master class is described above) must be strong and hold flowers on them. Therefore, it is best to sew the flowers, rather than stick them.
Rim Care Rules
What should be done so that the rim with flowers from foamiran serves for a long time? Firstly, it is not recommended to leave it in the sunlight for a long time, as it may become faded because of this. Secondly, the foamiran rim needs a separate package. A flat cardboard box is best for this. Therefore, if you want the foamiran rims made by yourself to serve you for a long time, then take care of the storage rules. Of course, a spoiled flower can be replaced with a new one, but it will be a waste of time.
We hope that our article was useful to you, and now you can make your own rim with flowers from foamiran. It is best to buy Iranian or South Korean material. Although some needlewomen and florists also like Chinese foamiran. And this despite the fact that he is quite torn.