Creating a dried flower arrangement on a canvas can add a touch of nature to your home decor. Using lines of string to hold the arrangement in place adds a rustic aesthetic.
It's quite simple to do, and this small piece of art took 30 minutes from the start of creating it to hanging it on the wall.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you craft your very own dried flower artwork.
Materials Needed
· Dried flowers (e.g., small stems of dried pods, lavender, Bunny tails, eucalyptus, baby’s breath, straw flowers, dried miniature roses, hydrangea)
· Patterned scrapbooking paper for background
· A Canvas - I used 15 x 20cm (5.9 x7.9")
· Twine
· Hot glue gun and PVA glue
· Pencil and scissors
· Paintbrush and acrylic paint in the desired colour
· Decorative Label (see the FREE ones at the end of this blog post) or a ribbon if not using a label.
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Steps to Create Your Dried Flower Arrangement
1. Prepare Your Dried Flowers:
Trim your dried flowers to fit the height of your canvas. Do a quick mock-up of the arrangement.
2. Measure the Backing Paper:
Mark the measurement in pencil on the back side of the paper, using the canvas as a guide and cut to size.
3. Paint:
the outside edge and into the inside of the front of the canvas.
Use a hairdryer to quick dry it, or leave it to air dry.
4. Glue:
Using the PVA, glue and stick the backing paper to the front of the canvas.
5. Attach a string hanger:
Do this now, as it will be difficult to do after the dried flowers are placed. I used frame screw type hangers, but you could just staple the twine hanger in place.
6. Attach the twine:
You need four rows of twine.
For the first line of twine, attach it to the back left-hand side as shown.
Pull the twine reasonbly tightly across the front of the canvas and hot glue evenly at the back on the right side.
Do this three more times to create 4 rows of twine.
I spaced mine about 2cm (3/4") apart.
7. Attach the Flowers:
Start with one dried flower at a time. Some can slide straight under the twine rows, and other stems can be crossed in an over and under weave into position.
The aim is to place the dried flowers splayed to resemble a mini bouquet.
When you are happy with the design, trim any stems that are too long.
8. Add a label or a ribbon:
You can finish your art arrangement by hot gluing a label as I have done, or use a ribbon bow to cover where the stems are crossing and connecting.
Your dried flower arrangement on canvas is now complete! This beautiful piece can be used to decorate your home or as a thoughtful gift.
Remember, the beauty of this art lies in its imperfections and uniqueness, so let your creativity shine through.
