Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
In this tutorial, Anna Astashkina will teach you how to make lifelike wafer paper Silver Dollar Eucalyptus.
Wafer paper Eucalyptus branches are great fillers for flower arrangements – especially for wedding cakes and nature-inspired themes.
In this demo you will learn the following:
-What colors to use for wafer paper
-How to use templates to cut wafer paper
-How to attach floral wire to wafer paper
-How to prepare and shape Eucalyptus leaves
-Options for dusting wafer paper
-How to arrange Eucalyptus branch
You can download template and print this instruction to follow along with the demo.
Put your own spin on the project by choosing different colors, adding your own personal touch, or creating a bright bouquet of them! I can’t wait to see what you do with it. You can make your own wafer paper flower, post on social media and tag me @astashkinacakes, so I can share.
tools
Sharp Scissors
Flat brush
Fluffy make up brush
Wire Cutters
materials
Wafer Paper (0.27mm)
Food grade glycerin
Corn starch
Green Gel Color
Hot Pink Petal Dust
Silver/Pearl Shimmer Dust
28 Gauge Floral Wire
White Floral Tape
Wafer Glue (get my recipe here)
instructions
1. Gather your tools and materials. Download the Eucalyptus template below.
2. Cut wafer paper according to the template using scissors or a cutting machine.
3. Using a small amount of Wafer Glue attach floral wires to each leaf.
4. Mix Wafer Paper Conditioner and apply to each leaf to soften.
5. Make and shape all leaves.
6. Mix Hot Pink Petal Dust with Vodka and paint lightly on the edges.
7. Using floral tape assemble Eucalyptus branch.
8. Apply small amount of Silver shimmer dust to the top of the leaves.
