Create these copper flower stakes to give your garden a touch of sunshine and happiness! Fun, Quick and Simple to make.
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ArtEmboss® Copper Medium
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Wireform® Copper Mesh
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Sizzix Tattered Flowers Die
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Die Cutting Machine
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Torch, candle or heat gun
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Tacky Glue
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Bamboo skewer
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Acrylic paint – green
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24 gauge copper wire
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Pliers
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1/16” circle hole punch.
- Crystals or baubles of choice for inside of flowers
Paint bamboo skewer green. Allow to dry
Die cut shapes from copper and copper wire mesh .
Hold copper flowers with pliers and colorize by applying heat. Allow to cool
Punch two holes into the center of each flower.
Assembly:
Thread an 8” piece of wire thru the back of large copper flower, large mesh flower and large daisy shaped flower.
Repeat this step going the opposite holes until both ends of wire are on the back. Twist together.
Wrap wire around bamboo skewer to secure.
Repeat the above steps for additional flower. Combine flower shapes in interesting combinations.
Apply tacky glue to the center of each flower and add crystals or embellishments of choice. Allow to dry.
Variation: Use aluminum soda cans to add interest to flower shapes
