{"id":9969,"date":"2015-05-01T09:08:25","date_gmt":"2015-04-30T23:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/2015\/05\/01\/how-to-paper-kans-grass-flower\/"},"modified":"2021-04-02T12:24:33","modified_gmt":"2021-04-02T02:24:33","slug":"how-to-paper-kans-grass-flower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/2015\/05\/01\/how-to-paper-kans-grass-flower\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make Kans grass paper flower"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes paper flowers are better than real ones because they last longer and do not need maintenance. They are also great\u00a0decorations for house parties. Their colours are more solid and brighter so people are sure to notice them.<\/p>\n<p>This\u00a0beautiful paper flower project best imitates kans grass\/Saccharum\u00a0spontaneum. You can use craft paper or make customised ones for more unique colours. It\u2019s very easy to do, so have fun!<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5005\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Main00001.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"738\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Various coloured papers<\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Glue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5006\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Step100001.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"551\" \/><\/p>\n<p>First, you have to cut your paper into at least 2 inches wide strips with a length of your choice. In this example, the paper is 2 x 8 inches.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5007\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Step00001.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Create a thin fold on one side of the longer edges. Fold the paper in half to save time cutting to make the strips. Cut horizontal strips but not all the way through, as seen in the picture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5008\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Paper-Flowers00002.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"636\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Make sure your strips are all equal in thickness as possible. The thinner the strips the prettier the flowers will look.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5009\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Paper-Flowers00003.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5010\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Paper-Flowers00004.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Starting from the very end, roll the strips to make swirls up until the vertical fold.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5011\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Paper-Flowers00005.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"613\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Take your time and make sure your swirls are properly done as this is the most important step <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" src=\"http:\/\/ideas2live4.com\/crafts\/wp-includes\/images\/smilies\/icon_smile.gif\" alt=\":)\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Stem:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5012\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Paper-Flowers00006.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now get your green paper and cut them to 2 x 10 inches strips for the stem.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5013\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Paper-Flowers00007.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Apply glue on one corner of the paper, and roll it diagonally until you reach the other end. Also put glue on the end corner to keep your stem intact.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5014\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Paper-Flowers00008.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"652\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Take your swirly-fringed paper and apply glue along the backside of the folded edge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5015\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Paper-Flowers00009.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5016\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Paper-Flowers00010.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"637\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Starting with the ends, wrap the swirled paper around the stem.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5017\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Paper-Flowers00011.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For the leaves, cut green paper to 2 x 3 inches.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5018\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Paper-Flowers00012.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fold them into 1 centimeter accordion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5019\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Paper-Flowers00014.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cut one end into a pointy shape.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5020\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Paper-Flowers00016.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cut the paper into two, and glue them around the stem below the flower.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5021\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Paper-Flowers00017.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"646\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The second half of your leaves only slightly lower than the first one.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5022\" src=\"http:\/\/project.theownerbuildernetwork.co\/files\/2017\/03\/Swirl-Paper-Flowers00018.jpg\" alt=\"Paper Flowers\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Make a number of flowers in different colours for a beautiful bouquet <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-smiley\" src=\"http:\/\/ideas2live4.com\/crafts\/wp-includes\/images\/smilies\/icon_smile.gif\" alt=\":)\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Source:\u00a0<\/strong><a title=\"Instructables\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/member\/Muhaiminah+Faiz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"503\">Muhaiminah Faiz<\/a><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes paper flowers are better than real ones because they last longer and do not need maintenance. They are also great\u00a0decorations for house parties. Their colours are more solid and brighter so people are sure to notice them. This\u00a0beautiful paper flower project best imitates kans grass\/Saccharum\u00a0spontaneum. You can use craft paper or make customised ones [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13557,"featured_media":9970,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Learn how to make these flowers with swirly petals. :)","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","_seopress_news_disabled":"","_seopress_video_disabled":"","_seopress_video":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas_manual":[],"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable_all":"","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas":[],"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sma_last_campaign_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[475,74],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9969","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-craft","category-home-decoration"],"modified_by":"Freddie","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9969","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13557"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9969"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9969\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9969"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9969"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theownerbuildernetwork.co\/project\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9969"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}