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 Petite
Teacup Topiary
Designed
By: Annabelle Keller
Typical
Project Completion Time:
1-2 hours
(does not include drying time)
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MATERIALS
NEEDED:
STYROFOAM*
Brand Products:
Balls, 1-1/2" and 2"
Other
Materials:
Demitasse cup, with or without saucer (tea cup)
Silk flowers, assorted small flowers to match cup
Silk flower stem, 6" length (model used rose stem)
Ribbon, 1/2 yd x 5/8", wire edge
Green moss
Scissors
Wire cutters
Low temperature glue gun and glue sticks
| INSTRUCTIONS: |
| 1.
Insert and glue 1" of silk flower stem in 1-1/2" ball. |
| 2.
Cut flowers from stems and glue to 1-1/2" ball; continue until
ball is covered. |
| 3.
Place 2" ball in cup; if needed, flatten sides to fit. Flatten
top of ball so it's level with rim of cup. Glue in place. |
| 4.
Insert and glue 1-1/2" of flower stem in foam ball in cup. |
| 5.
Cover foam base with green moss. |
| 6.
Make two-loop bow with center knot. Secure with floral wire.
Wire bow to the topiary stem, under center front of ball; glue
in place. |
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