So helpful! I've tried it before and it just wouldn't stick. I think I both under and over pulled. Going to go try again!❤ UPDATE: Tried again, using 16 gauge wire to make stems for fake flowers. Worked beautifully. It looks, feels, and stays on better than the ready made stems for sale. First one was super slow. Probably took 5 minutes but by the time I was on my 20th it took 30 seconds. If I go faster than that it creates gaps or unravels a but in the center and I have to add more to fill it in. I'm sure that will improve with time. My hands, especially my thumbs, were absolutely sore afterwards.
Wish I'd looked up this video the first time I tried to use floral tape. Knowing I did it wrong back then though is giving me confidence in trying using it again now that I know what not to do
Floral tape is made of crepe paper with wax on it. An you can stretch it as you you wrapped the wire as you go instead of stretching it before going down the wire. Also keep constant pressure on it as you wrap the tape, you will get a smoother look and won't bunch up. Keep gentle pressure on it all the way down.
Once again, I love how you're breaking down the basics. I feel like my taping is decent - definitely not bunching and falling off, but also definitely not quite as tight and quickly accomplished as this technique. Def going to up my taping game. :-)
@@celeste.1995 The tape may be old, that is the only time I have seen that issue or it is a poor quality company. I would recommend getting it from a floral wholesaler. The tape won't be overly sticky like a normal scotch tape of something with adhesive. It is only a little tacky, and the way it sticks to itself is in the technique shown above. I hope that helps! I teach a much more in depth online class on this here: www.skillshare.com/classes/Flower-Power-Creating-Your-Own-Flower-Crown/49003328?via=user-profile
Hi Susan, somehow I missed this question! The tape may be old, that is the only time I have seen that issue or it is a poor quality company. I would recommend getting it from a floral wholesaler. The tape won't be overly sticky like a normal scotch tape or something with adhesive. It is only a little tacky, and the way it sticks to itself is in the technique shown above. I hope that helps! I teach a much more in depth online class on this here: www.skillshare.com/classes/Flower-Power-Creating-Your-Own-Flower-Crown/49003328?via=user-profile
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Wish I would have looked this up before covering my wooden dowels!!! Live and learn!
Amy is simply the best ! She’s my go to master florist!! Thank you Amy the Floral Couch !!!!!❤
Wow, you are really giving away the secret techniques! I love it!
Nothing secret here, just foundational techniques!!
Thank you! I just started making paper flowers and like to tape stems. This helped tremendously.
You just saved me SO MUCH TIME.
Thank you, I was doing exactly what you described and it always looked messy. Wonderful video
Your channel and tutorials are excellent. Thank you!
So helpful! I've tried it before and it just wouldn't stick. I think I both under and over pulled. Going to go try again!❤
UPDATE: Tried again, using 16 gauge wire to make stems for fake flowers. Worked beautifully. It looks, feels, and stays on better than the ready made stems for sale. First one was super slow. Probably took 5 minutes but by the time I was on my 20th it took 30 seconds. If I go faster than that it creates gaps or unravels a but in the center and I have to add more to fill it in. I'm sure that will improve with time. My hands, especially my thumbs, were absolutely sore afterwards.
Wish I'd looked up this video the first time I tried to use floral tape. Knowing I did it wrong back then though is giving me confidence in trying using it again now that I know what not to do
Thank you for sharing this, I've never had to wrap long stems/ wires, but if I do I will definitely refer back to your video
This is helpful Amy. Thanks 😊
Yaaay. I got it. Thanks soooooo much.
So glad to hear it!
Thanks so much for this video !!
Excellent video! Thank you so much for posting! ❤ 🌹
Omg! You saved the day. Thank you!
Great tips!!
Floral tape is made of crepe paper with wax on it. An you can stretch it as you you wrapped the wire as you go instead of stretching it before going down the wire. Also keep constant pressure on it as you wrap the tape, you will get a smoother look and won't bunch up. Keep gentle pressure on it all the way down.
Thank you!! I forgot about the stretching!!!
Soooo helpful. THank you!
thank you for useful info!
aww thanks a lot!! so insightful and helpful, especially for a beginner like me :D keep on going, you're doing so great! love your videos!
Thanks!
Hi. Can you show or do you have a video of taping 2 stems together please? Thanks
Which brand floral tape do you recommend?
Once again, I love how you're breaking down the basics. I feel like my taping is decent - definitely not bunching and falling off, but also definitely not quite as tight and quickly accomplished as this technique. Def going to up my taping game. :-)
I'm so glad, building confidence in other florists in such a goal of mine! Thanks for watching Tara!
Can you paint floral tape to customize colors?
Thats exactly what I do!!
Thank youu ❤
Can you do this on a very thin wire? Like 0.36 size floral wire?
Can those wires be cut if u want something shorter
Thank you, very helpful
hi what can you do if your tape is not sticky i bought some and when stretching it is not tacky at all
I'm facing the same issue at the moment. Were you able to figure out if the tape is proper and okay to use?
@@celeste.1995 The tape may be old, that is the only time I have seen that issue or it is a poor quality company. I would recommend getting it from a floral wholesaler. The tape won't be overly sticky like a normal scotch tape of something with adhesive. It is only a little tacky, and the way it sticks to itself is in the technique shown above. I hope that helps! I teach a much more in depth online class on this here: www.skillshare.com/classes/Flower-Power-Creating-Your-Own-Flower-Crown/49003328?via=user-profile
Hi Susan, somehow I missed this question! The tape may be old, that is the only time I have seen that issue or it is a poor quality company. I would recommend getting it from a floral wholesaler. The tape won't be overly sticky like a normal scotch tape or something with adhesive. It is only a little tacky, and the way it sticks to itself is in the technique shown above. I hope that helps! I teach a much more in depth online class on this here: www.skillshare.com/classes/Flower-Power-Creating-Your-Own-Flower-Crown/49003328?via=user-profile
I do this and it gets sticky ! Help!!
Thanks for the tip! I would not have known if I didn't look up how to do it properly. :)
Glad to hear, it takes some time to get used to but well worth it!
That wrapping will not work!!
Exactly! The method is not effective! There is another newer tape that would work and I have another video for Oasis Bind-It tape!
Has floral tape no glue for stickness just like normal tape ?