silk flower

I recently spent an entire day crafting this lovely silk flower. It is so simple to make! The flower can be used in many different ways, as well -- hair clips, brooches, pins, embellishments.

Step 1

To make these pretty flowers (or clips, brooches, pins, etc.), you will need:

**synthetic fabric, such as polyester
**scissors
**candle and matches/lighter
**glass jar, filled with water
**clothes pin
**a piece of foil
**needle
**thread
**beads, buttons or other embellishments
*hair bobby, clip, pin blank, etc. optional
*strong adhesive optional