Shihualu - Chanhua Tutorial Book

3.2  Burnished Foil / Gold Leaf Chanhua

3.2 Burnished Foil / Gold Leaf Chanhua

This guide shows how to add color to Chanhua using burnished foil or gold leaf. Heat copper foil with a sulfur cloth to create beautiful colors. Then glue the foil...

3.2 Burnished Foil / Gold Leaf Chanhua

This guide shows how to add color to Chanhua using burnished foil or gold leaf. Heat copper foil with a sulfur cloth to create beautiful colors. Then glue the foil...

3.1  Chanhua Folding Petal Technique

3.1 Chanhua Folding Petal Technique

This guide explains how to make folded petals for Chanhua daisies. After connecting all petals on one wire, fold each petal inward and use thread to secure the shape. Simple...

3.1 Chanhua Folding Petal Technique

This guide explains how to make folded petals for Chanhua daisies. After connecting all petals on one wire, fold each petal inward and use thread to secure the shape. Simple...

2.11  Chanhua Reinforcing Techniques

2.11 Chanhua Reinforcing Techniques

This guide shows two easy ways to reinforce Chanhua petals. After making petals, they can be weak. Use edge sealant or hairspray to make them stronger and stop threads from...

2.11 Chanhua Reinforcing Techniques

This guide shows two easy ways to reinforce Chanhua petals. After making petals, they can be weak. Use edge sealant or hairspray to make them stronger and stop threads from...

2.10  Chanhua Technique for Connecting Petals

2.10 Chanhua Technique for Connecting Petals

This guide explains how to connect petals when making Chanhua. By wrapping multiple petals on one piece of copper wire, the flower looks more natural and the stem stays thin....

2.10 Chanhua Technique for Connecting Petals

This guide explains how to connect petals when making Chanhua. By wrapping multiple petals on one piece of copper wire, the flower looks more natural and the stem stays thin....

2.9  Chanhua Invisible Finishing Technique

2.9 Chanhua Invisible Finishing Technique

This guide details an invisible finishing technique for Chanhua creations. Using a folded thin copper wire loop, the thread end is pulled through and hidden inside the wrapping, creating a...

2.9 Chanhua Invisible Finishing Technique

This guide details an invisible finishing technique for Chanhua creations. Using a folded thin copper wire loop, the thread end is pulled through and hidden inside the wrapping, creating a...

2.8  Chanhua Petal Dyeing Techniques

2.8 Chanhua Petal Dyeing Techniques

This guide explains how to dye Chanhua petals using watercolor techniques. Petals are soaked, excess moisture removed, then pigment is applied to edges and blended with water for a natural...

2.8 Chanhua Petal Dyeing Techniques

This guide explains how to dye Chanhua petals using watercolor techniques. Petals are soaked, excess moisture removed, then pigment is applied to edges and blended with water for a natural...

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