Center Petal: Prepare the petal as above and wrap the center petal around the rose base. At this point, your rose should look similar to this one.
First Row: Wrap 3 petals around the center petal. Prepare each petal as above. The petals in the first row are positioned slightly higher than the center petal. (Most beginners make the mistake of placing the first row of petals below the center petal).
Each petal thereafter is placed just inside the last petal, so that it slightly overlaps the last petal. When the third petal is placed, you can attach both sides of the third petal to the base.
This is how your rose should look when the first row of 3 petals is completed. See how the wide edge of the petals have been thinned?
Second Row: Wrap 5 petals around the first row. Position the second row of petals slightly lower than the first row. Prepare each petal as before, placing each petal inside the last so it slightly overlaps. When the second row is completed, you can further shape each petal so it looks as life-like as possible. After the petals are shaped, you can take a sharp knife and cut off some of the base if necessary. Since this rose is quite large, I think 5 petals is good enough. However, you can wrap a third row of 7 petals if you like. Place the third row slightly lower than the second row and prepare each petal according to the previous instructions.

Let me know how your roses came out. I am thinking of posting more tutorials on how to make various flowers without cutters. A great way to save money while having fun.

Sweet Regards,

Dina
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