Papercraft Orchid Ornament

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Skill Level

Advanced

Time to Make

1 hour

Adult Supervision

Yes

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Papercraft Orchid Ornament

Top Tip

You can add detail with fibre tip pens before assembling.

How to Make

Step 1

Papercraft Orchid Ornament

Firstly, using the template, draw and cut out the shapes from card and assemble the orchid flowers together (you can add detail with fibre tip pens before assembling).

Step 2

Papercraft Orchid Ornament

Cover a paper straw in PVA glue and green tissue paper.

Step 3

Papercraft Orchid Ornament

Stick the orchid flowers to the straw.

Step 4

Papercraft Orchid Ornament

Bend and thread a green pipe cleaner into the top of the straw and stick the green orchid buds onto the end of the pipe cleaner.

Step 5

Papercraft Orchid Ornament

Hole punch a hole into the leaves and thread them onto the orchid stem. You can curl the ends of the leaves by slightly bending them.

Step 6

Papercraft Orchid Ornament

Lastly, position the orchid into the porcelain flowerpot, stuffing green tissue around the stem. For a more realistic finish, you can add dried moss.