Miniature Orchids

Welcome to the video!
This mixed media DIY project is part of a miniature wildflower series, episode 15 making 1:12, 1:24, 1:48 & 1:144 scale Phalaenopsis orchids with copy paper, floral wire, thread & artificial snow.
The orchids height measure approximately - 1 1/4” for 1:12; 3/4” for 1:24; 1/4” for 1:48; 1/8” for 1:144.
Each plant took a hour or so to make. Adult supervision for younger persons is needed.
Inspiration ideas from Phalaenopsis orchids with aerial roots available from greenhouses, floral departments & home stores. These orchids grow on tree bark in the wild.
Material List:
1. copy paper - white copy paper painted green for leaves or floral tape
2. artificial snow - miniature size without glitter, mix with white paint for 1:48 & 1:144 scale flowers
3. beads - for vase base - purchased miniature pieces or small plastic caps or beads
4. floral tape - green for larger scale leaves
5. floral wire - for 1:12, 1:24 & 1:48 scale spike stems (can add small stems to spikes for larger scales or add buds with dabs of dried glue painted in flower color)
6. thread - for 1:144 scale stem & support piece; leaf veins; support ties - green, tan, brown
7. broom straw - for ‘bamboo’ support piece
8. Spanish moss - craft dried for roots or embroidery floss
9. template for oval or eclipse shape for leaves or draw by hand 1/8”, 1/4”, 5/16” & 5/8”
10. acrylic paints - white, green, gray
11. dried used tea bits for a tree bark or mulch look
12. glue - PVA clear drying
13. sealer - matte for plants
14. toothpicks
15. scissors & wire cutter
16. tweezers
17. clamps
18. quilter pins
19. ruler
20. stylus & foam piece
21. craft knife & cutting mat
22. punches - ( total) : medium snowflake 5/8”; small snowflake 5/16”, medium flower 1/4”; small star or flower 1/8”; oval/ellipse shape leaves: 1/8”, 1/4”, 5/16” & 5/8”
23. paintbrushes
24. paper towel
25. containers - like plastic lids to hold paint & glue & mix
26. markers - permanent: light yellow & light orange, light purple
27. color pencils - light yellow & light orange, brown, fuchsia
28. tape - easy removal to hold items while painting, gluing or cutting
Notes:
*supplies & materials available online or at your local arts and crafts stores
*sizes are close approximations
Uses & ideas:
*1:12, 1:24, 1:48 & 1:144 miniature diorama scenes, greenhouses, floral shops, room box decor, floral arrangements, indoor gardens, landscaping or outdoor displays
*club projects or activities - non commercial purposes
I hope you like this episode of the wildflowers & are inspired to make mini Phalaenopsis orchids.
Thank you so much for watching & sharing