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Flower Making as a Profession
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by: janemorris
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Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 Time: 10:48 AM
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Flower making as a profession can be a very relaxing, enjoyable and finically rewarding career. Making flowers is not as hard as it may seem. If you have ever looked at a paper flower, you most likely wonder how much time and effort went into creating such a beautiful flower, bouquet, centerpiece, corsage or any type of floral arrangement. The simple answer is making flowers is easy and fun! In some cases depending on how experienced the flower maker is it can be quick!
In this article we will look at what a person needs to do and a few of the basic supplies needed to start a flower making business. We will also look at how to get the word out about your flower business. In all honesty word of mouth will be your number one source of business so it is important to say right from the start that the flowers you show people will need to be great! If you are new to making flowers you will just need a little patience and practice nothing more.
A few things you will need to start your business making paper flowers:
• Flower making book with instructions, patterns and pictures of the finished flower.
• An assortment of crepe paper
• A few pieces of stiff paper such as card stock - to trace your patterns on
• Clear drying glue
• Shears
• Floral wire and tape
• Wire cutters
• An assortment of markers, chalk and paint
• Pencil, ruler, tape and stapler
• A few other items listed in your book
The first and most important step in making your paper flower business successful is to learn how to make the flowers if that is you are new at it. The best way to do that is to read the book from cover to cover and try to make each flower in the book and continue to make them until they come out the way you want them too. You should not have to make too many of them but practice does make perfect and will increase your speed, after all time is money!
If you have been making the paper flowers for a while then you need to just get started and find a craft store, floral shop, consignment shop, bridal shows and fairs or a trade show to sell or display your paper flowers in. You also have the option of inviting family and friends over and having a paper flower party and selling your flower creations that way.
Also keep in mind the time of year you are starting your business, you will want an assortment of centerpieces for everyday use and a few for any upcoming holiday.
Be sure you have plenty of business cards as well. You can post these in numerous places from the grocery store, laundry mat, community centers, small private owned boutiques, day care centers, schools and even hospital gift shops any public place that allows business cards.
Just remember you have to spend a little money to make money so if you keep it small and simple it will be easy to start your new flower making profession and you should be successful!
About the Author
You can find the most and best descriptive books on How to Make Paper flowers and flowers for your wedding since the 1920's by going to: http://www.ourpaperflowers.com
If you would like to learn this craft the best and easiest way possible with pictures, patterns and detailed instructions go to: http://www.ourpaperflowers.com
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