This lily has been through a few changes since I started working on it probably about 3 months ago. The first incarnation was not laced at all, and it didn't retain it's shape very well, the petals were also very loose. I took the original apart and reassembled it more sturdily. I also laced the petals, first individually, and then together to retain the shape of the flower. Then I added leaves, and beaded the stem. I finished the stem with green wire all the way down. I really like this finishing touch as it adds a bit more sturdiness to the finished piece and looks a bit more polished then simple floral tape. These pictures show it as it is now.
There are a few elements such as petal shape and size that I'm planning on fine tunning along the way with new projects. I've currently started work on another lily; this latest one is orange and dark red and will be patterned like a tiger lily. After I see how the first one turns out, I may decide to continue with that design and create a bouquet. This is the first petal that I completed last night. I'm not sure what I think of the colours at this point, or the dispersal of colour, but I'll hold off judgement until I have more petals assembled to see the overall effect.
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