Papetal - Introduction to Paper Flowers - HAND PAINTING

I do most of my hand painting with food dyes as the colours are strong but easy to mix. Here are some tips: - Dilute by adding water into the dye, not the other way around. - Use a piece of paper or paper towel to dry the petal after painting. This will make the petal dry faster and maintain its shape. - Make sure petals are dry before attaching. This is a basic technique, which can be used in a variety of flowers, as shown in: Mo