Materials I used for my tulip

90g Doublette Crepe Paper in white and olive green from (Castle in the Air and Rose Mille Studio)
60g Fine Crepe Paper in purple and yellow from (Castle in the Air and Rose Mille Studio)
18 gauge floral wire for the stem (Also found in Castle in the Air and Rose Mille Studio)
26 gauge floral wire for the petals (cloth covered)
Floral tape
Scissors
Alcohol inks
Medicinal alcohol (91%)
Flat Brush for water
Old brushes for painting
Cardstock for template
Ruler

My tulip project starts with my inspiration photo. I found this beautiful white and purple marbled tulip online looking through tulip pictures. Photo credit goes to Rona Black.

My marbled paper tulip - image 1 - student project

I painted the paper mainly inspired by the photo, but adding my own creative touches.

My marbled paper tulip - image 2 - student project

Once the paper dried, I wired my six petals.

My marbled paper tulip - image 3 - student project

I cut my six petals and add some extra details with 60g fine crepe. I also cut some details, such as ridges at the top of the petal, with my scissors.

My marbled paper tulip - image 4 - student project

My tulip center consists of 5 stamens and the stigma. I'm thinking of color variations for the center, like pale green with white and yellow for example. Sometimes I use polymer clay to sculpt my stigma and then I cover it with fine crepe paper.

My marbled paper tulip - image 5 - student project

Now that I have my center and the six wired and cut petals, I can assemble the tulip. I add two olive green leaves that are approximately 4-5 inches long.

My marbled paper tulip - image 6 - student project

Lucia Balcazar

Paper Artist

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