Making succulents with flower forming foam.

I recently tried my hand at using flower forming foam to create some basic flower shapes. I then decided to step it up a notch and try using the dies I had in my stash to make some foamarian succulents! 

I started by cutting the two larger outer layers of the succulents using craft work cards create a wreath dies 2 out of crafters companion flower forming foam in a pale green colour. The four inner layers could be cut with any generic dies you have in your stash already!

To give the layers some more dimension I inked the edges with red or blue ink pads and a cotton bud. I also added a little green ink to the middle of the succulents by the same technique.

Then all I had to do was carefully heat them on the iron - on a medium low heat setting until they curled up. Quickly whilst they were still a bit hot I shaped them with a ball tool. Once cool I glued them together with my trusty cosmic shimmer glue. I'm quite happy with how they turned out! If anyone tries making foam succulents I would love to see them! 

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  1. StephWMay 22, 2020 at 1:21 PM

    Love the realistic look of these succulents, flower forming foam is not something I've tried ... Steph x

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    1. Handmade by EmmaMay 25, 2020 at 1:51 AM

      Thank you Steph, I was a bit intimidated at first but now I really love it, the foam really transforms!

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  2. EmmaTMay 26, 2020 at 12:53 AM

    So beautiful and realisticx

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    1. Handmade by EmmaMay 27, 2020 at 4:26 AM

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment Emma :)

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