Hard Skills
IntermediateTextile Stiffening and PreparationApplying sizing agents and starches to silk fabrics to provide the necessary structure and rigidity for petal shaping.
AdvancedMillinery Ironing and Petal ShapingThe use of heated brass flower irons and ball tools to mold and curl silk petals into organic, lifelike shapes.
IntermediateSilk Dyeing and Hand PaintingMixing and applying acid dyes or fabric paints to silk to replicate the natural color gradients and textures found in real flowers.
IntermediateFlower Assembly and ConstructionThe process of wiring petals, stamens, and stems together to create a cohesive and durable floral structure.