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What do I need the paper clips for when I am already using glue?

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If you don't use the clips, the flower can fall off very easily while the glue is still drying. The paper clips act as supports. Once the glue dries, you can take the clips off.

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Can I use sticky notes to make a flower?

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Yes, because to make the petals, you have to start off with squares - and sticky notes are squares.

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Can I use hot glue instead to make a kusudama flower?

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Yes, it may even work better.

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What material would be best for a stem for a kusudama flower?

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Many things could work. You could use paper or kebab sticks, which you can decorate with ribbons, string, etc. You can also use candy canes during Christmas time.

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I have some mini-clothes pins. Will they work for the clips?

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Yes, because they are just used to hold the flower together until the glue dries. As long as it stays on it'll work.

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If I make the petals out of sticky notes, can I use the strip of adhesive along the top edge of sticky notes as the adhesive for steps 10 and 11?

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It depends on how sticky it is; glue tends to work better.

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Where will I tuck the triangles in step 7 & 8?

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You turn the paper around and tuck them in the diamond shape you made in step 4.

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How do I make a kusudama flower into a broach?

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After making the flower, you can attach a safety pin to use it as a broach.

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Can I use tape instead of glue?

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Yes, but make sure the tape is rolled up and doesn't show.

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Can I use staples to keep the petals together?

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No.

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How much time will it take me to make six kusudama flowers?

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It would probably take you an hour or a little longer to make six flowers.

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Can I make a flower using a4 paper?

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No, it needs to be square. You'll have to fold an edge of the paper or cut it.

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Can I make a fridge magnet with it? How?

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Yes, by adding a small magnet that can be purchased at any store with art supplies to the back of the flower with glue.

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I do not have paper clips, what can I do?

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You can try using wooden clothespins, or if you are patient and skilled enough, you can use your own hands. Just be sure to keep them still for long enough.

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Can I do this with less than five pieces of paper?

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Yes, but it would be a kusudama flower with four petals. Also, it would look a bit odd.

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Can I use a stapler if I don't have glue?

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Yes, but it can easily be seen.

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Why can't I use staples?

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Staples will show on the outside of the flower and it won't look as good.

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What size are the paper squares you used?

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I use origami paper because it is already square and comes in a standard size, making it easy to work with.

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Can I use a bobby pin instead of paperclips?

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It depends on the size of it, and whether it will stay on in order to keep the kusudama flower in place while drying.

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How big is the paper supposed to be?

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As large or as small as you want. Each finished petal will be about half as long as the original piece of paper.

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Can I use tape to hold the petals together?

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Mostly likely not, because if you use tape then when you take off the tape it will rip out paper.

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What can I use instead of paper clips?

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Instead of paper clips, you can use cloth pins or tight hairpins.

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Is it okay to use A4 paper and turn it into a square?

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Yes, just make sure that the square you make is even, or the flower will be lopsided.

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What kind of paper would be best if I want to make my flower bigger?

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Construction paper, or maybe go to Staples and get a poster board and cut it into a square shape.

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If I have tape, do I need clips?

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No. Tape does not need time to dry, but glue does take time, which is why you would need clips. The clips keep it from falling apart, but you don't need them if you are using tape.

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How do I make the Kusudama ball with the flowers?

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Glue several flowers (about 8-12) together as you would glue the petals. Hold them together using a paper clip, as shown in the article, and wait for it to dry.

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What do I do if when I glue the petals, the flower looks like it is missing petals?

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If that happens, the petals could be too squished, and you might need to round them out more. You also could make extra petals.

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Could you explain Step 11 more?

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You don't fold it right away into a flat piece; just kind of roll it up, and connect the flap with glue to the other flap.

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How can I make a stem for the flower?

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You can take a pipe cleaner and stick it in the tiny hole at the bottom of the flower.

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What can I do if I don't have paper clips?

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Use small binder clips or, if you have the time, hold it in place yourself.

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