Flowers in a Hexagonal Vase

Flowers in a Hexagonal Vase

Bottom View of the Vase

This vase is a culmination of a variety of mathematically coded flowers.  The flowers were coded with rose curves, petal blocks and arithmetic spirals in TurtleStitch.  I am not going to go into the details of their coding in this blog post as I have mentioned how I created these flowers in a previous blog posting. https://papercraftetc.blogspot.com/2025/05/a-stem-project-turtlestitch-coded.html

I used 110 lb. cardstock for the green stems and 65lb. cardstock for the vase and flowers. I used glitter cardstock for the center of each flower.

Cut Files 

You need an electronic cutting machine for cutting the files.  The .Studio file is for the Silhouette machine and the SVG file for the Cricut machine.

Here is the .Studio file. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EvH8ugDOw_6DfYnGmmiM5K0JCtHJWWkr/view?usp=sharing

Here is the SVG. The file extends beyond the viewable area.  Zoom out to see the entire file.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bD-63VYGGFief7X2iTMxiZ9JnPVpImW9/view?usp=sharing

Make the Vase

Fold the six sides in half.  Glue three of the sides together.  Four of these sides will be slid into the round base as shown above in the top left of the photo above.

Glue the other three sides together, apply glue as shown to the last two sides, slide this half onto the other half.  Make sure to slide the sides into the correct slots to complete the vase.

Bend the top circle into the center of the vase and slide this piece into each of the six slits on the circle.

Glue the vellum to the inside of hexagonal sides

Bend the tops of the stems at a right angle. Glue two sides of the stem together. Do not glue the top of the stem since this is where the flower will be glued.

The stem is glued to the inside of each spoke. Repeat for all of the stems. 

The result will be a two-ply stem for each flower. 

The vase is now ready for embellishment with its flowers.

Make the Flowers

When making this flower arrangement, I suggest that you have fun with the design. Mix and match the different  flower pieces to create unique flowers. Assemble the flowers in a pleasing pattern. There are a total of 18 flowers in this arrangement. Glue each flower to the top of each stem.

This vase is filled with paper flowers created using three different techniques. Each method brings its own unique style and dimension to the arrangement:

1. Multi-Petaled Flowers
These flowers are made by layering several flower shapes on top of each other. Each layer can feature different petal styles, adding depth and variety. After stacking the layers, gently curl the petals upward to give the flower a more natural, dimensional look. A dab of glue between each layer holds everything securely in place.

2. Rolled Flowers
Rolled flowers are formed by curling a spiral-cut piece of paper inward, starting from the outer edge and working toward the center. Once you reach the center, apply a generous amount of glue to the round base circle and press the rolled spiral onto it. This creates a tight, elegant bloom. You can find detailed instructions for making these rolled flowers here: A STEM Project - Slice Form Flower Vase.

3. Sliceform Flowers
Sliceform flowers are created by interlocking precisely cut paper pieces to form a three-dimensional structure without any glue. This method results in striking geometric flowers that stand out beautifully. Complete instructions for creating sliceform flowers are available here: A STEM Project - Amazing Slice Form.

With these three techniques, you can mix and match styles to create a stunning arrangement of paper flowers that showcase both creativity and craftsmanship.

Top View of the Flowers in the Vase