Tips & Tricks for Using PanPastel for Paper Flowers Video Workshop
Tips & Tricks for Using PanPastel for Paper Flowers Video Workshop
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Hey there, flower makers! We're so excited to share our newest video with you all. If you've been following along with our paper flower journey, you know we're always looking for ways to make our blooms look more realistic and gorgeous. And that's exactly what we're exploring in "Tips & Tricks for Using PanPastel for Paper Flowers"!
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Our NEW Designer PanPastel Set
This last few months we have been working with the PanPastel team to develop our second designer set! We've handpicked seven of our absolute favorite PanPastel colors for this designer set, including four newly developed colors from PanPastel and three of our most-used pastels. We could not leave them out! PanPastels are one of the best ways to add color to paper flowers and take your creations to the next level. The set includes colors that work beautifully together, plus three sponge applicators perfect for different techniques.
What You'll Learn in the Video
In this video, we'll show you how we use these gorgeous colors on three different types of paper:
- Crepe paper (our longtime favorite!)
- Cardstock (perfect for more structured blooms)
- Frosted paper (gives such a lovely, subtle sheen)
Each paper takes the color differently, and we'll walk you through exactly how to get the best results with each one. Adding these colors gives your flowers more depth and dimension, helping them look more realistic - which is always what we're aiming for!
Why We Love PanPastels for Paper Flowers
What makes PanPastels so special for our paper flowers? For one thing, they blend beautifully—just like we see in nature! No flower is just one flat color, right? We'll show you how to create subtle color transitions that make all the difference.
We also love how versatile they are. The set comes with Sofft tools, which work wonderfully for blending. In this video, we also share our techniques for using blending brushes and paint brushes.
Perfect for All Skill Levels
If you're new to paper flowers, don't worry! Although we'll demonstrate techniques to make your flowers look more realistic, we keep the process simple enough for beginners. And if you've been crafting with us for a while, we think you'll love these new techniques to add to your flower-making toolkit.
Ready to Try It?
Grab your PanPastels (or treat yourself to our designer set!), gather some different paper types, and let's create something beautiful together! Don't forget to share your creations with our community - we absolutely love seeing what you all make.
Happy crafting!
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Sony
June 17, 2025 at 12:42pm
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May 27, 2025 at 8:54am
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Back to the TopThanks for this video. Some quick questions regarding eucalyptus leaves and protecting paper flowers:
– For eucalyptus varieties, do you prefer Chromium Oxide Green Light or Phthalo Green Tint 620.8? I’ve purchased the Phthalo Green before I was aware that Chromium Oxide became available.
– When protecting paper flowers to ensure color fastness and overall durability, when is the best time to apply Mod Podge vs Krylon spray? Also, what would you recommend for flowers that will be worn, such as in a flower crown or lei?
We were excited when they sent us the new color pack and saw the Chromium Oxide Green Light, as it was a color we felt was missing. So… we like the new color for the eucalyptus. I will be using it in the video on Thursday. I also love a variety of colors for different types of Euc, so the Phthalo will still be used in our studio.
If you are using a heavy PanPastel, such as on the eucalyptus, the ModPodge will alter the color as it makes the pigment wet. Test a small piece before using ModPodge.
As to when to add Mod Podge, it depends on what plant or flower you are making, and when to apply the Mod Podge. The flowers I am remembering were the ones I added, the dark plum calla lily and the Mokara orchid.
For the Krylon spray, I would dust the flower, let it dry, and dust again immediately after finishing the assembly. This is a good option for a flower crown or lei, but I do recommend that you let it air out for a day to release any toxins. 🙂
Great, thank you all for watching the lovely video as well.
You are welcome!
Thanks for this great overview! I love using PanPastels for all my flowers. I think I’m up to 41 colors now. (This week — ha ha!)
Thanks! And Yay for YOU!
Love the new colors 😍
We do too! Some of the colors that we felt we were missing.