How to Make Big Paper Sunflowers Story

How to Make Big Paper Sunflowers

I decided it was time to reinvent the large sunflower with a new and improved center that was more true-to-life like a sunflower in nature!

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This paper sunflower tutorial will make you feel bright and cheery in no time. Let's get started!

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– Glue Gun – 65-pound cardstock – Scissors and/or cutting machine – Thin wooden dowel for rolling – Sunflower templates

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This sunflower template can absolutely be cut by hand with just scissors! The petals are very easy to cut out.

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Once you have the petals cut out, you will need cut 1.5-2 inch slits at the bottom center of each petal and slightly overlap each one, securing it with glue.

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Next, curl the petal backward using the thin wood dowel or a pencil. You can vary the direction you curl the petals for a more natural look.

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Starting with the XL petals place one petal on each side of the 10-sided base. When you get to the last petal tuck the final side under the starting petal.

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Continue you with your large petals adding each one in between the XL petals which is known as alternating your petals.

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