Making flower rings is a fun way to create space in your home or budget-friendly way to update the look of a room. They are a low cost, quick fix that adds some shape and shine to the space.
Many designers and architects use the term “flower pattern” to describe a unique shape or design inside a larger space. It is then used as an organizing tool for that space.
The trick to making flower rings is creating enough circles to fill in some of the void space inside your new bed, dresser, or other storage piece. Once those circles are made, adding edging and flowers is the easy part.
This article will talk about how to make flower rings using various materials such as foam tape, gun powder, paper doilies, etc..
Contents:
Make a smooth circle out of cardboard
Start with a plain cardboard circle, then add the details! Create two smooth circles of paper that are about twice as large as the first one.
Then, curve one end of the circle up and make a small indent in it. This is where you will attach your ribbon.
Now, create two more points on the ribbon, and attach them to those. Then, continue attaching ribbons until you have your flowers!
How to make a flower ring: The easiest way to make a ring is to start with very little ribbon and add more as you go. The other method is to create a beginning and end point for your ring. This can be difficult if you need to do more than one day per week!
These are also good made in batches and made ahead of time so they can be put together just before event time.
Make a smooth circle out of paper
Start with a piece of thick paper that is the same size as your ring. You can use regular paper or printer paper, just that the ring must be printed on first.
Then, fold the edge down along the length, and then fold it back up again. This will create your circle!
Now, hold one end of your folded circle with your other hand, and slowly pull the other end of your folded circle toward you. That will cause the paper to stretch slightly and form a ring.
Trace your flower circle onto fabric
Once you have your ring pattern, it is time to trace your circle onto fabric. Most flower ring patterns have a center point where the circle must be joined together.
If your ring has more sides, then there should be enough space between each side to trace the circle. Many times, this is done by adding more strips of fabric to create a wider ring.
If your flower has leaves, they should be traced same way as the Circle of Life symbol. These are optional!
The length of your ring should be a few inches longer than the diameter to ensure it is secure.
Place your flower circle onto the paper ring
Now, using a glue gun, tightly wrap the circle of paper around the ring. If you leave some tape visible, it will still be possible to roll out the paper and have ring and flower in one.
Put glue on the edges of the paper ring
Now, take a pair of scissors and cut a small, square piece of the white card stock about the same length as the glue.
Glue this square piece of paper to the glue base, creating a ring of paper around it. This will prevent the paper from coming off later.
Put some glue on one end and wrap an arm or leg around it, then let it dry before adding another piece.
Place flowers on the ring
Now is the time to make your flower ring! Using your wire, create a loop where the wire joins the next one.
Using your glue, add some detail to your ring. Apply some on one side and let it dry before adding the other side.
Now is the time to add some decorations! You can use ribbon, tiny flowers, and/or solid colors to create your decorations. Add them at the same time as the glue so they stick well.
How to make a ribbon flower ring: Materials needed: wire, glue, small object to put detail in, etc.
Now is the time to make your flower ring! Using your wire, create a loop where the wire joins the next one.
Using your glue, add some detail to your ring. Apply some on one side and let it dry before adding the other side.
Take pictures!
Even though you may not be making flower rings, your circle of roses can still look pretty! Try taking some pictures of the base of your flower to get a better idea of what they look like.
In order to make your ring look more elaborate, add some additional leaves or suckers. These are the same thing that make water plants green!
Someone more skilled at flower artistry would use a die-hard artist tool like a foam brush or something similar to paint the ring. You can pick up some good techniques doing this.
Overall, these kinds of flowers are for those that love beautiful things and try something new.
Post on social media
Now that you are making your ring, it is time to post a photo or link to your project on social media. This will help others find your project and enjoy it too!
Many people start making flower rings by joining two or three petals together and then working your way down the ring. You can start with these simple rings or create a new one to add to your collection.
Some launch their projects Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, so that is an option. Just make sure your settings are set correctly so that people can see what you are trying to communicate.
Once you have made a few rings, you will learn how to attach them together in a clever way for glueing into some shape or formation.