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2008-11-17, 10:58pm
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Ponsettia tutorial
Since joining LE I can say that I have learned a lot from very generous people, from free or sold tutorials, from small comments and images, etc. So, this is my humble Christmas Gift to the very generous LE comunity!
The pictures were taken by my 15yo son, Bruno, and well, they show what I want them to show, but they could be less blurry. If I get better pictures later, I'll change them. But I think these will work alright for now.
Ah, and I made a collage of the pictures, with a bit of text, as a cheat-sheet. If anyone wants that, just send me a PM with your e-mail or send me an e-mail to bcordova AT hotmail . com
Petals: To make the petals I use plain tweezers (I owe a pic of those) the one's that have square, flat tips, and to make smaller petals (for the double ponsettia) I use the tweezers I'm using on the pics. I think the Leonardo Petal PUllers might be cool to make the petals, but since I dont have them, just make do with what's at hand.
1. I'm using a lentil as a base for the flower. In these pics I arrange the petals one at a time, though sometimes I like to add them all then arrange. If I arrange them one at a time, I like to very slightly overlap the petals, not much, just a little so they don't become a unipetal.
2. after attaching the petal, I leave it raised, instead of stuck to the base. Then heat the whole petal and bend it with tweezers.
3. Once bent, I heat the tip of the petal.
4. And pull it to a point. I like to pull down and out.
5. Attach. Remember to heat the base when adding a petal, so it sticks properly.
6. Bend
7. Pull (it's starting to sound like aerobics)
8. Here comes another petal.
9. See how it looks standing up?
10. and puuuuuuuulll... I flame cut the end of the pull, so it's spikier. :O
11. The underside... As you can see, the petals drop below the base bead.
12. The top with an empty space in the middle, where the yellow dots go.
13. Adding dots. I like to start with the middle one, then add one on the part where one petal meets the next.
Hope this is clear enough and that you enjoy making them. For me, they turned out to be quite addictive.
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2008-11-17, 11:03pm
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What a fabulous tutorial Bruna - how generous & sweet of you to share
I'm going to put these on my list to try! (doesn't mean I will be showing you my efforts though - hehehe!)
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2008-11-17, 11:06pm
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ahh, but you have to share!!!
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2008-11-17, 11:25pm
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Very cool!!! I love it!!! I figuring you make all your petals first - then keep them warm in a kiln or hot plate. I can't imagine there's another way to do it without several arms and a tail...(giggle!)
Thanks for sharing with us! If you get a chance to take a picture of the finished bead to post, that would be wonderful, too!
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2008-11-17, 11:27pm
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Bruna this is soooooooooooo wonderful!!!! You now that it is a very special person to give to everyone!!!!! It is nice to have someone that shares with out exspecting any thing in return!!!! We love your kindness and it is just wonderful!!!!
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2008-11-17, 11:34pm
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DeAnne,
thank you! here is the finished piece.
front
back
the back has a silver hoop to make it easier to string or just add a jumpring to.
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2008-11-18, 5:06am
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Tutorial
Hi
I want to thank you for sharing and showing everyone how to make these beautiful flowers. I pm'd you about a cheat sheet. Take care.
Penny
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2008-11-18, 6:31am
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Bruna,
Good karma is coming your way. Thanks for a great tutorial to a beautiful bead
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2008-11-18, 7:00am
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Bruna that is soooooooo Christmasy I love it!!!!!
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2008-11-18, 7:10am
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Wow! thank you so much for sharing. Those look wonderful.
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2008-11-18, 7:28am
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Thank you for your hard work! I look forward to trying it this evening!
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2008-11-18, 7:57am
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Wow, very nice Bruna !! Thank you so much for sharing .. and I love that ring idea on the back ... who woulda thought ?!
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2008-11-18, 8:34am
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Excellent! Thanks Bruna! I can't wait to try it.
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2008-11-18, 9:00am
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Thank you! I'm very happy that you like it!
and don't forget to show your own. =)
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2008-11-18, 9:23am
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Bruna - what a wonderful tutorial! Thank you. And... the silver loop - a fantastic idea. Thanks for sharing!
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2008-11-18, 9:25am
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About the hoop... don't aim the flame to the metal, or it'll go dull and/or melt! Just heat the glass, plunge the ring and add a bit more of glass to encase half the ring. Paddle it smooth, all without letting the flame hit the ring. And I have no idea how I know that would happen.
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2008-11-18, 10:35am
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Bruna,
Thank you for sharing your poinsetta I love them!!!
Hope you have a wonderful Holiday!!
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2008-11-18, 10:57am
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Great tut, Bruna! Wow! Thank you for sharing!
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2008-11-18, 2:00pm
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Thanks so much for this tut! I can't wait to try it!!!
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2008-11-18, 7:18pm
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Whooohhoaojfdafjaj hhaahhhhaaa I just love the picture of Kewl Beans! I had to get my husband off the couch to see this.... LOL.... what a great picture... I just can't stop laughing everytime I see it...
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2008-11-18, 11:57pm
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LOLOLOL!!!!!
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2008-11-19, 9:41am
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Very nice tut and really pretty bead! Thanks for Sharing!
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2008-11-19, 9:45am
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Glad you guys are liking the tut... so, how about pics to show?
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Bruna,
Would you mind if I asked which red glass did you use on this flower? It looks scrumptious!!! Thanks Becky
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Wonderful Bruna ... beautiful flower!
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It was really nice of you to take the time to make this tutorial.
Thanks!
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2008-11-19, 10:59am
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Quote:
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Bruna,
Would you mind if I asked which red glass did you use on this flower? It looks scrumptious!!! Thanks Becky
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hmm. I think it's lausha red. I'll check when I get home, but I'm almost positive it's that one.
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2008-11-19, 12:10pm
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Thank you for taking the time of making the tut. And sharing it with us all.
I'm looking forward to trying these out.
Thanks again,
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2008-11-28, 5:35pm
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no ponsettias yet?
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2008-11-28, 8:29pm
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Thank you so much for your kindness! I am going to try one today!
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