Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I first tried making silk roses a few years ago for my Cicada gown project, and mentioned wanting to try the real flower making iron tools...well now I have! I grabbed this set of flower making tools as a Christmas present to myself this last winter and have finally pulled it out to make about a billion (okay, several dozen) flowers for a big costuming project I have in the works.
Today I'm showing how I have been putting roses together, but I will have a few more videos on orchids, peonies, and chrysanthemums coming up soon as well ✨
The Silk Flower petal shape templates here: patreon.com/posts/silk-flower-86708159
The flower tutorial I found the most helpful: pinterest.com/pin/460563499406724498
The set of silk flower irons I purchased: etsy.com/listing/941742377/21-flower-making-tools-optimal-kit-21?
The PVA glue I use: michaels.com/product/linecouniversity-products-white-neutral-ph-adhesive-32-oz-D287566S?
The tweezers I use for petals: amazon.com/Scientific-Labwares-Precision-Stainless-Tweezers/dp/B07V6P5Y99
Silks found at Silk Baron: silkbaron.com/product_p/825.htm
And Pure Silks (the "green"): puresilks.us/products/100-pure-silk-taffeta-fabric-iridescent-yellow-x-black-colour-54-wide?
The floral wire I prefer: etsy.com/listing/959977150/floral-stem-wire-for-kanzashi-tsumami?
Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound.
Thank you Patrons!
Need to make a block pattern? There are many options, and I talk about several in this playlist! : youtube.com/watch?v=weIdvU0g4tk&list=PLxmC6PRxKKf_2gZzEIthYikg-u-Vr6pbT
Where I get my pattern drafting paper: atlaslevy.3dcartstores.com/Paper_c_13.html (not sponsored)
More from me?
Want to help me continue making more videos? Listen to me ramble on in a monthly podcast? Watch an additional project video each month? Peruse my Patreon here: patreon.com/TheClosetHistorian
Instagram: instagram.com/theclosethistorian
Pinterest: pinterest.com/bmesposito
But wait there's more! A PO BOX finally wahoo!
First, a disclaimer: So many of you have kindly offered to send me things, including vintage items you may have inherited, and I am so honored you would think of me and of course I do adore vintage treasures, however, unfortunately I only have so much storage space currently! So there is a chance that if something just wont work for me, or doesn't fit me etc, that I may not be able to keep all of your lovely things. Please only send things if you are okay with the possibility that I may donate items I just cannot keep. If you would prefer I put things that I can't keep into the TCH Etsy shop to help raise funds for me and the channel, please specify this in a note or letter in your parcel. Thank you so much!
Bianca Esposito
PO Box 632177
Highlands Ranch, CO 80163
Thank you for watching!
I first tried making silk roses a few years ago for my Cicada gown project, and mentioned wanting to try the real flower making iron tools...well now I have! I grabbed this set of flower making tools as a Christmas present to myself this last winter and have finally pulled it out to make about a billion (okay, several dozen) flowers for a big costuming project I have in the works.
Today I'm showing how I have been putting roses together, but I will have a few more videos on orchids, peonies, and chrysanthemums coming up soon as well ✨
The Silk Flower petal shape templates here: patreon.com/posts/silk-flower-86708159
The flower tutorial I found the most helpful: pinterest.com/pin/460563499406724498
The set of silk flower irons I purchased: etsy.com/listing/941742377/21-flower-making-tools-optimal-kit-21?
The PVA glue I use: michaels.com/product/linecouniversity-products-white-neutral-ph-adhesive-32-oz-D287566S?
The tweezers I use for petals: amazon.com/Scientific-Labwares-Precision-Stainless-Tweezers/dp/B07V6P5Y99
Silks found at Silk Baron: silkbaron.com/product_p/825.htm
And Pure Silks (the "green"): puresilks.us/products/100-pure-silk-taffeta-fabric-iridescent-yellow-x-black-colour-54-wide?
The floral wire I prefer: etsy.com/listing/959977150/floral-stem-wire-for-kanzashi-tsumami?
Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound.
Thank you Patrons!
Need to make a block pattern? There are many options, and I talk about several in this playlist! : youtube.com/watch?v=weIdvU0g4tk&list=PLxmC6PRxKKf_2gZzEIthYikg-u-Vr6pbT
Where I get my pattern drafting paper: atlaslevy.3dcartstores.com/Paper_c_13.html (not sponsored)
More from me?
Want to help me continue making more videos? Listen to me ramble on in a monthly podcast? Watch an additional project video each month? Peruse my Patreon here: patreon.com/TheClosetHistorian
Instagram: instagram.com/theclosethistorian
Pinterest: pinterest.com/bmesposito
But wait there's more! A PO BOX finally wahoo!
First, a disclaimer: So many of you have kindly offered to send me things, including vintage items you may have inherited, and I am so honored you would think of me and of course I do adore vintage treasures, however, unfortunately I only have so much storage space currently! So there is a chance that if something just wont work for me, or doesn't fit me etc, that I may not be able to keep all of your lovely things. Please only send things if you are okay with the possibility that I may donate items I just cannot keep. If you would prefer I put things that I can't keep into the TCH Etsy shop to help raise funds for me and the channel, please specify this in a note or letter in your parcel. Thank you so much!
Bianca Esposito
PO Box 632177
Highlands Ranch, CO 80163
Thank you for watching!
