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Feature on PresentPerfect Creations in a Japanese magazine

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  Yay! You’ve heard that right. A couple of days ago I finally received a couple of copies of a Japanese publication where my flower pieces have been given a 2 page feature. The feature on PresentPerfect Creations appeared in the latest issue of a Japanese floristry magazine called Flower Fashion, vol.10 http://www.nfd.or.jp/hana-fashion. This issue is devoted to artificial flowers, so my pieces are just the right fit for it. There are a number of Japanese artists who make artificial flowers … Read More

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Shaping fabric flower petals without the use of tools

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Shaping fabric flower petals without the use of tools: the cold method I am well aware of the fact that not everyone has got a set of traditional millinery tools to shape flower petals and leaves. Although this does cause certain restrictions with regards to the techniques that can be used and the final results, there are methods that can be successfully applied without the use of tools. Below I am explaining how you can shape petals using a so called … Read More

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Rabbit fur pillbox hat with leather rowan berries for 2016 Hatalk hat making competition

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I created this white rabbit fur pillbox hat decorated with a cluster of leather rowan berries for the 2016 Hatalk hat making competition, where the theme was Connections. My fantasy rabbit fur pillbox hat for a millinery competition: the why The theme Connections is very broad; however the first connection I immediately thought of was a cultural connection, connection with my roots and traditions. I live and create in the UK now, but I grew up in a small town in the … Read More

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3 ways to dye silk petals to achieve the intensity of colour

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Let’s talk about the ways to dye silk petals to achieve intense colours. If you, like me, do a great deal of custom work, you are constantly presented with an issue of matching colours. Whilst mixing dyes to match colours is a task in itself, today I wanted to talk about the ways to achieve an intense colour when dyeing petals/ leaves. If you prefer to use natural hair brushes specially designed for dyeing silks and other fabrics check this horse … Read More

Backing of handmade flower petals and leaves

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To back or not to back [ handmade flower petals and leaves with fabric ]? If you have not yet decided on this one, I hope this article will help you make up your mind. So let’s see why, how and with what we back flower petals and leaves. If you have been following PresentPerfect Creations for a while and had a chance to see our tutorials you might have noticed that I always back foliage with a layer of fabric … Read More

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Velvet fabrics for making flowers

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Velvet fabrics for making flowers Velvet is a luxurious versatile fabric that is used a lot in flower making. Whether you choose to make certain parts of a flower from it or a whole piece, it is good to know which velvet to choose when and why. As autumn draws nearer I want to talk about velvet for making flowers. Velvet flowers are great for autumn-winter season and make perfect trims for felt hats too. Since velvet was introduced for the … Read More

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3 must have fabrics for making flowers

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One of the evergreen questions I get to hear is about what must have fabrics for making flowers are considered the best and should be used.   SHOP OUR RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL  FABRICS FOR FLOWER MAKING HERE    I must admit navigating in the sea of fabrics can be very daunting especially if you are quite new to the art of flower making. What exactly is satin and do you really need pure silk? Questions, questions, questions… In short, flowers … Read More

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My ultimate gift guide for a flower maker

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Christmas is less than a month away and it is high time we thought what we would like to find in our Christmas stocking on 25th December 2015. Below you will find a wide choice of possible gifts ranging from tools to supplies to books and experiences all chosen to please an avid flower maker. Most of these things I have a use regularly, some others are in my gift list for Santa.Please note that I have not received any of … Read More

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Join our charity workshop on a Remembrance poppy corsage

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If you can make it to Stamford, Lincs on Saturday 24th October 2015 you are most welcome to join our one-off craft workshop and learn how to make a poppy , or a veteran poppy corsage. See all the details in the poster below. Hope to see you there ♥   Alternatively you can purchase a photo tutorial on a poppy corsage here at out online shop Subscribe to my Youtube Channel here

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How to dye silk flowers: white flowers

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The 2015 Wedding Season is in full swing. I would not be far off if I suggest that some of you are currently making lots of white flowers. So I thought I would share some tips on how to dye (or not to dye?) the fabric for making white silk flowers.   Your actions will depend on the task in hand. Certainly there are situations when we need to create a pure white flower, in  warm white or even in … Read More

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