Re-creating the intricate details of Sunflower foliage

WITH FIBRE-BASED KOZO PAPER

Foliage has always been almost an afterthought for me - that is, until I discovered the potential of Kozo paper. As a sculpting and painting medium, it has the incredible ability to allow us to re-create foliage to the T. In this tutorial, I'll teach you how to make leaves and bracts with this fibre-based paper. I'll share with you what type of Kozo paper I use, what tools and supplies you'll need to colour and sculpt the paper successfully, how to paint Kozo paper, how to mold Kozo paper, and how to create realistic veining for your leaves.
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What You'll Learn in this Course

  • To understand how Kozo paper behaves in your hands, with water, and with paint

  • Constructing and assembling ultra-realistic sunflower leaves and stems

  • Painting and etching veining into Kozo paper leaves

  • Cutting serrated leaf edges so they look natural, not rigid

  • Shaping and sealing leaves and stems for lasting structure and detail

  • Sculpting and relaxing Kozo paper for bracts

  • Making custom Kozo tape for a clean and seamless assembly

  • Creating a fuzzy stem with Kozo paper

What's inside

  • DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT

    This tutorial/course comes with a Guide that includes a list of Supplies, Leaf and Stem References, Stencils, and Templates.

  • STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

    Ideal for those who want to elevate their paper artistry and challenge themselves with detailed work. Clear step-by-step demonstrations on how to work with the unique properties of a fibre-based paper, from cutting to colouring to sculpting.

  • VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS

    Watch Jessie work her magic on 16:9 video format, with Closed Captioning, graphics, and prompts when appropriate.

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SUNFLOWER ONLINE COURSE + LEAVES & BRACTS KOZO PAPER TUTORIAL

The Leaves & Bracts Kozo Paper Tutorial is a companion tutorial to my Sunflower Online Course, and I refer to steps and processes from that Course in this tutorial. Enrol in the Bundle to get the benefit of both: learning how to make 2 stunning forms of sunflowers and ultra-realistic foliage.
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Course curriculum

    1. 1.1 | Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. 1.2 | Guide: Templates & Stencils

    3. 1.3 | Supplies

    4. 1.4 | About Kozo Paper

    1. 2.1 | Tracing & Cutting Leaf Templates

    2. 2.2 | Painting Leaves and Stems

    3. 2.3 | Cutting Stem Wires

    4. 2.4 | Assembling Leaf Stems

    5. 2.5 | Assembling Leaves

    6. 2.6 | Creating Serrated Edges

    7. 2.7 | Adding Veining to Leaves: Part 1

    8. 2.8. | Adding Veining to Leaves: Part 2

    9. 2.9. | Applying Details to Leaves

    10. 2.10 | Sealing Leaves and Stems

    11. 2.11 | Shaping Leaves

    1. 3.1 | Cutting & Painting Kozo Paper

    2. 3.2 | Laminating Kozo Paper

    3. 3.3 | Cutting Bracts

    4. 3.4 | Shaping Bracts

    1. 4.1 | Cutting & Painting Kozo Paper

    1. 5.1 | Attaching Bracts

    2. 5.2 | Attaching Leaf Stems

    3. 5.3 | Adding Colour Details to Bracts

    4. 5.4 | Painting & Finishing Stem

    1. My Book: Paper Flower Art (aka Paper Flowers)

    2. Free Resource Library

What's inside

  • 26 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content
  • Downloadable References and Outlines

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FAQ

  • What type of tools & materials do you use in this course?

    I specifically use rice paper (or Kozo/Kozuko paper) in this course. I use Kizuki Kozo White Sized and buy it from The Paper Place in downtown Toronto (Ontario), however, it can be purchased online. I recommend Kozo paper that is "sized". You can also buy rice paper (any Asian paper) at many art stores. I do use a small bit of white crepe paper to initially assemble the stem. Along with 18 gauge stem wires (kraft paper wrapped), you'll also need 20, 22, or 24 gauge stem wire, and these can be bought via Amazon or floral/baking supply wholesalers. I also recommend using a stylus with a fine tip, and a liner brush for painting on the veins. I use gouache paints, but you can use any watercolour or acrylic paints you have on hand.

  • Do you offer a Material Kit for this course?

    No - I could not figure out a way to ship out large sheets of Kozo paper efficiently! I do provide a comprehensive list of Supplies with links in the course.

  • When does the course start and finish?

    This course starts immediately upon purchase! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

  • How long do I have access to the course?

    The short answer - Forever. The long answer - You’ll have access to the course videos and content forever as long as Crafted to Bloom exists, even if the online course platform changes.

  • Do you offer any refunds or guarantees?

    Unfortunately, due to the nature of digital products, I cannot offer a refund. That said, I just know that you'll learn something! I design every one of my online course so that I can share new and fresh techniques with you. I hate repeating myself.

  • I’ve never tried using Kozo paper. Is this for me?

    Yes! This is the perfect course to introduce you to a new paper medium. Sunflower leaves are fairly uniform in their appearance so when we are painting their likeness on Kozo paper, they can be quite forgiving. Once you learn my process, you can take the techniques and make other types of leaves and foliage.

  • I've used Kozo paper before. Would I still benefit from this course?

    For sure! My tutorial is geared specifically to Sunflower foliage and aligns with the steps in my Sunflower Online Course, so you may find my techniques are different from yours. Feel free to pick and choose which ones of my techniques speak to you and which do not.

  • Can I sell the Kozo paper leaves and bracts that I make from this online course?

    Yes, you’re welcome to make foliage with my Kozo paper techniques and sell them either alone or as part of a flower sculpture. However, I encourage you to make it your own by adapting the techniques to your own taste - it should be easy given that we all see leaves differently and we all use a brush differently. Also, if someone, like a customer, asks you how you learned to make the foliage, I ask that you acknowledge that you learned it from me and give credit where it is due.

  • Can I teach the techniques I learned from this tutorial to other people?

    If you know someone who would like to learn how use Kozo paper to make foliage for their paper flower creations, I would ask you to encourage them to sign up for this course. Please do not share the access information with third parties. You paid for access to it, and so should they. I’ve put in a lot of effort to designing this course and the intellectual property connected to this course, the materials, and the techniques are mine. Similarly, you are absolutely not permitted to teach this moth sculpture for monetary gain without expressed written permission from me. If you are interested in re-teaching this course I do offer licensing options. Read more about this in the Terms & Conditions page: https://www.craftedtobloom.com/terms-and-conditions

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