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PROJECTS
Petite Demitasse Topiary
Designed by Annabelle Keller
Typical Project Completion Time: 1-2 hours
(does not include drying time)
MATERIALS NEEDED:
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STYROFOAM* Brand Products:
Balls, 1-1/2" and 2"
Other Materials:
Demitasse cup, with or without saucer
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
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| 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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