For previous Coffee Filter Roses post (1) of 2 link here
Here above is showing a bunch of coffee filter roses that I put in a vase while working on making more. You can see the floral wire that the 'flower heads' are attached to.
You can make the stems as long or as short as you want, and like silk flowers, if you want to change your mind after cutting down a rose, just add more wire and make it longer. After I have desired length of stem, I wrap with floral tape (they sell different shades of green at craft stores).
Below are more photos showing changing color (by painting with water colors and and staining with tea, let dry completely before making the cutting out shapes). Also make enough of the filters in the color you need before starting to cut, make a few extra so you won't have to wait another day for them to dry if you run out... The coffee filters are a bit sturdy, but once painted and dried, they are a bit more firm and hold their shape well. You can choose to just tint the edges too, I have no photo of that being done, but if you Google images of roses and find one you like, you can also paint after you make the rose, but too much water and your flower will wilt...Bottom photo is HOW I USED THE COMPLETED FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER TABLESETTING CENTERPIECE.
