To glue or not to glue? Let’s talk about choosing the right glue for making flowers You can now buy the glue that has been specifically developed for making flowers. To find out more about this glue click here I receive a lot of emails with questions on different aspects of flower making. One of such burning questions is about choosing the right glue for making flowers with either fabric or leather. I am not sure if I have … Read More
Just to let you know… Our Introduction to Leather Flower Making ebook is out now and available for immediate download after purchase. Learn the basics about working with leather to start making exquisite leather flowers of your own to match any project at hand. You are well aware that I make flowers not only out of fabric but out of genuine leather too. In November 2014 I took part in a millinery contest devoted to the First World … Read More
At the moment I am working on a new video tutorial on Silk and Lace Orchid flowers where I will show you and explain how to make an open hair circlet with lace and silk orchids decorated with freshwater pearls. All the fabrics that are used for making flowers using a flower iron have to be stiffened and lace is no exception here. Please read through a mini-tutorial below to learn how you can prepare your velvet and lace for making … Read More
At the very beginning of my career in fabric flower making I often made my pieces with 2 small loops on the back side as a way of finishing them. Here is how it looked This finish is very versatile that is why it is dabbed a multifunctional, all-purpose or universal. Indeed, the flower can be stitched using the loops, it can be pinned with a stick pin or safety pins; with an alligator clip or a couple of bobby pins … Read More
Choosing and using fabric stiffeners Some of you know that I have recently worked on an e-book about fabric flowers and what one should know before they start making their own fabric flowers. The book has been released very is available for purchase here. You will find a lot of useful information re making fabric flowers that you did not know before. Meanwhile I would like to share a chapter from the book with you today. This chapter talks about different ways of … Read More
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT for MY CUSTOMERS Since January 1st 2015, all digital goods (including electronic, telecommunications, software, ebook and broadcast services) sold across EU borders have been liable under EU law to EU VAT (a.k.a. IVA) charged in the country of purchase, at the VAT rate in that country (background information: http://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/tax/articles/eu-2015-place-of-supply-changes-mini-one-stop-shop.html). So the prices for my downloadable tutorials that you can see are exclusive of VAT. If you live in one of the EU counties the appropriate VAT will be … Read More
Few hours are left before the end of this year and this is the time to congratulate you my dear subscribers with the New Year 2015! We have been very busy and productive this year at PresentPerfect Creations, we have accomplished a lot but we are planning to do even more in the coming year of 2015. We took part in a number of contests of different levels, both art flower and millinery ones and were awarded in some … Read More
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New leather flower tutorial is out now LEATHER GERBERA TUTORIAL IS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD NOW. As promised yesterday I am sharing a link to the new leather flower tutorial. To read more about it, see the materials and tools needed and purchase please go to https://presentperfectcreations.com/product/leather-gerbera-brooch-photo-tutorial-pdf/ This new tutorial is more than any previous ones full packed of pictures showing every step of the process, but should you have any questions or would like me to comment of the flower you … Read More
Hours are left before the release of the tutorial and I can not keep it a secret any longer! Yes, the tutorial is on creating a leather gerbera flower just like one in the picture to the left. It is easy enough even for a beginner to try and at the same time those of you who can not wait to use their flower irons can have a go at them when making this flower. Although the tutorial shows how to … Read More
