As we've learned from past posts, I'm not the best at making a craft look "Pinterest Perfect." This time was no exception. I tried and ultimately failed. So, I reached out to my lovely friend Anna for some assistance. As a person that used to do wire jewelry, she was the perfect person to help make my flower bookmark dreams come true.
Supplies
-Aluminum craft wire (16 or 18 gauge)
-Assorted pliers (looping, cutting, and flat-nose pliers)
Step 1
Create a loop with the open end of the wire, and circle the wire around the loop twice to create a twirl pattern.
Step 2
Use the wider part of the looping piers to create a scalloped line. Use the looping pliers to create the curve and the flat nose pliers to tighten the joint between every two scalloped curves.
Step 3
Create five of these scalloped curves for the flower. These will be the petals of the wire flower.
Step 4
Wind the scalloped line (of wire) around the center twirl.
Step 5
Draw the wire’s open end towards the bottom side of the flower pattern, and then place the wire pattern on the printed template to trace the next bend. Use the flat nose pliers to bend the wire along the stem part of the template.
Step 6
Hold the length of the stem, and then bend the wire upwards.
Step 7
Form the leaf shape with the wire, and then bring the wire back to the bottom side of the stem.
Bend the wire along the middle line of the wire leaf shape, and cut off the extra wire as seen in the photo.
Step 8
Now you're done! Enjoy your bookmark and happy reading!
-Ashleigh & Anna
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