Silk flower pins make classic accessories.
Large, colorful silk flower pins are classic accessories for everything from weekend wear to evening wear. One simple blossom can make the difference between a boring little black dress and an eye-catching classic, a ho-hum hat and a head-turner. Use silk flower pins to hold together a wrap dress, attach one to a plain black ribbon for a classy choker, or add one to the lapel of your favorite jacket or sweater. Silk flower pins can be very pricey if bought at an upscale store, but you can make your own silk flower pins at home easily and inexpensively.
Instructions
1. Cut the stem off the silk flower, as close as possible to the flower, in order to get a flat backing. Cut off the plastic clip that holds the flower petals together if it still will not lay flat. Don't worry about the flower falling apart at this point. Keep the flower petals layered in the order they originally were.
2. Use your glue gun to reassemble your silk flower.
Heat up your hot glue gun. If your flower is disassembled, it will need to be glued together. Hold one edge of the bottom petal section and place a small dab of glue in the center. Place the second layer quickly on top of the first, pressing down firmly with a toothpick to secure. Continue adding layers until you have rebuilt the flower. Do not use excessive glue or the flower will be too thick. Replace the center of the silk flower by putting a dot of hot glue on it and pressing it down firmly into the center of the flower.
3. Place several small beads of hot glue on the flat, bottom side of the silk flower and press the pin finding quickly into the hot glue, pressing down with a toothpick. Remove any excess glue that seeps through the holes with a toothpick while the glue is still hot. Excessive glue will make the pin difficult to close properly. Place a small bead of glue around the edges of a small silk leaf or a small scrap of matching fabric just large enough to cover the holes in the pin finding. Place over the pin back and smooth for a finished look.
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