Long Leaves - Handcraft Ronghua Tutorial

Long Leaves

Materials and Tools:Velvet strips, Silk thread, Ruler, Scissors, Hair straightener, Setting spray, Lighter

Long leaves can be categorized into flat and round types based on their three-dimensional or planar characteristics. For flat leaves, use velvet strips with less velvet and sparse silk to achieve a thin, translucent effect. For round leaves, use velvet strips with dense silk to create a plump appearance.

Tip: The size of the leaves in the examples can be adjusted according to your needs.

Round Type

1                                   2                                      3

1. Prepare a 4.8 cm long green velvet strip.

2. Pinch both ends.
3. Complete the pinching process.

4                                                       5

        4. Cut off one end of the brass wire.
5. Wrap silk thread around the remaining brass wire end.

6

6. Tie a knot, finish, and assemble with other petals as desired.

Flat Type

1                                     2                                      3

1. Prepare a 4.2 cm long green velvet strip.

2. Pinch both ends.
3. Complete the pinching process.

4                                                        5

4. Cut off one end of the brass wire.
5. Use a hair straightener to flatten the velvet strip from bottom to top.

6                                                           7

6. Spray the flattened velvet strip with setting water and flatten it again with the hair straightener.
7. Trim the shape of the velvet strip with scissors.

8

8. Wrap silk thread around the remaining brass wire end.

9

9. Tie a knot, finish, and assemble with other petals as desired.