Resources
TIPS & TRICKS TO ENHANCE YOUR PAPER FLOWER JOURNEY
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FIND GEMS WITHIN MY MUSINGS
My journal+blog is where you will find my reflections on my art, techniques, and studio life. From full-blown tutorials to tidbits of techniques, I share my art journey and discoveries in this intimate space on my fine art website. The best thing? It's completely free!
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PAPER TALK IS FOR THE PAPER FLOWER OBSESSED
Co-hosted with Quynh Nguyen of Pink and Posey, PAPER TALK PODCAST is the only podcast devoted to all things paper + flowers! Listen to us chat with emerging and long-time artists about their creative journeys. Sit and sip your coffee (or tea if you're like me) and learn the art form, hear about our studio lives, and stay connected with a community of paper flower artists from around the world.
ENROL IN THE RESOURCE LIBRARY
WHAT'S INSIDE FOR STUDENTS
The Resource Library is a free resource for all students enrolled in a paid online course. It's a depository of downloadable content, demonstration videos, and tutorial links, all in one place. Once you're enrolled in a paid course, you can also enrol in the Resource Library for free. Here's a sneak peek of what's inside.
TUTORIALS
Basic Paper Manipulation
VIDEO TUTORIAL
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In this video, I demonstrate several basic paper manipulation techniques that I like to use in my paper flower art:
- Cupping
- Reverse Cupping
- Cup Stretching
- Fluting
- Curling
- Changing the petals shape - Darting, Reverse Darting, Twisted Base
- Fringing
- Reducing Bulk
- Finishing the stem - Floral Tape, Crepe Tape
You can find these and other paper and colouring techniques in my book, Paper Flower Art.
Create your own doublette crepe paper
CARTE FINI YOUTUBE CHANNEL
You can easily create your own doublette/double-sided crepe paper with fine crepe paper like German fine crepe paper or Italian 60g crepe paper. In the video, I take you through the process of making doublette/double-sided crepe paper with Carte Fini's 60g crepe paper using fusible webbing and a spray adhesive. Both results in creating strong and durable crepe paper that feels like butter in your hands.
Playing with flowers
INSTAGRAM LIVE - DEMO
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Watch Jessie as she arranges her paper flowers Live on Instagram to create this stunning floral sculpture. Ranunculuses in a variety of pinks and bougainvillea in a beautiful coral are thoughtfully arranged in a small compote-style vase, with pin frogs and chicken wire for structure.
[Featured on an Instagram Live on January 29/18]
VIDEO DEMOS
Sweet Pea tutorial
VIDEO TUTORIAL
One of Jessie’s favourite flowers to make are Sweet Peas paper flowers. They have ruffled and fluttery petals that add so much texture to any arrangement. They also work wonderfully as fillers. She teaches you how to make Sweet Pea paper flowers in her book, Paper Flower Art, using step-by-step instructions and images. Here she’s put together a short video tutorial demonstrating how she makes her Sweet Pea paper flowers. Enjoy!
Chocolate Cosmo tutorial
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Chocolate cosmos are fabulous accent flowers that dance around a floral arrangement. Learn how to make this simple paper flower from crepe paper in this tutorial, which was featured on 100 Layer Cake in November 2019.
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