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Discussion in 'Creative Crafts' started by shubag, Dec 22, 2009.

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    Thanks Vchintaravi for the FB. Yes it is Aluminium foil. Good guess..!! Shall post procedure later.
     
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    Thanks sindhu for your comment.
     
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    Sharanya thank you so much for your encouraging comments.
     
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    Viji Mam... Your appreciation is like a pat on my back...I am honoured to get such lovely comment from an expert like you..!! Pls continue to give your valued FB.
     
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    Sunitha...So sweet of you to have commented. You always leave encouraging comments on my threads. Thanks yar.:)
     
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    Hi Shuba...

    Very gooood piece of art...I loved it...:thumbsup
    I am waiting for the procedure......!!:spinPost it sooooon.....
     
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    Pai thanks for your FB...:)...
     
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    Shuba, another mindblowing craft work from you.
    Awaiting the procedure.....
     
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    Thanks Sudha for your continued encouragement and FBs on my works...
     
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    Procedure for making these metal flowers

    Materials required - Red and gold Aluminium sheets, Pen, flower and leaves mould, scissors, hammer, hardboard, velvet cloth and glue

    Glue the velvet cloth onto the hardboard.

    On a plain paper, draw the outline of the flower and leaf from the mould. These moulds are available for rent in book stores here (not sure in India).

    Now place this paper on the aluminium sheet and with a pointed pen trace the outline. No need to use carbon, if you press hard the impression will come on the sheet. Now draw as many flowers you need on the aluminium sheet.

    Next start cutting the flowers neatly and carefully using a sharp scissor. Be careful else the metal is too sharp and may cut your fingers.

    Place the cut flowers in the mould and cover and hammer 2-3times so that the mould impression comes on these flowers.

    Follow the same procedure for leaves also.

    Then using a fork or tongs show these flowers and leaves slightly over the gas flame so that it changes colour lil bit.. You will get a shading..

    Now arrange the flowers and leaves on the hardboard as per your imagination.

    Hope I made the procedure simple and easy to follow !!
     

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