The Making of a Paper Plant: Purple Oxalis

Follow along as I make an adaptation of a plant from my book, the purple oxalis! :) Also known as oxalis triangularis, this delicate plant is fun to craft. If you'd like step by step instructions, check out Handmade Houseplants (amzn.to/2ROTQoh), available where books are sold!
This paper plant sculpture is fragile, the most fragile out of all the paper plants I make. If you'd like to put together your own and have it be a bit more sturdy, I recommend creating a paper and wire 'sandwich' to construct your leaves. (If there is great interest in seeing that version, speak up, I can make a part-two video!)
I tried a new method in this video--using bleach then marker. After going through the whole process, I may prefer my previous more simple method, using a lighter paper and making the darker parts of the leaves with a marker. Either way... options, and both look great, I think!
The particular paper I used in this video came from Paper Source (a couple of years ago), but Paper Presentation and Paper Papers both have similar colors.
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[@corriebethmakes]

What paper plant should I make next?

[@Labotaniqueducoeur]

Un monstrera minima 🌹

[@aidensiessmayer5615]

Alocasia jaclyn?

[@tenikapl]

Algonima pink

[@liavenexiana4455]

Snake plant or String of pearls pls...

[@liavenexiana4455]

I hope you would post soon...

[@malindarayallen]

Absolutely beautiful. Maybe something with big dramatic leaves next?

[@abiham5367]

Just found your KZbin through tiktok and I am absolutely in love with your craft!!!

[@tropicallygrown]

I was reading a better hones and garden magazine and found your channel!!! Love this work!!!

[@Labotaniqueducoeur]

Je suis super fan ! Voilà une activité qui allie minutie, concentration et plaisir des yeux tout en se recentrant sur soi ! Très thérapeutique tout ça ! Merci

[@pamelamcclam2915]

I just received your book from amazon today. Can't wait to get started making homemade houseplants.

[@niagarafallscantracy3879]

I love your tutorials.... More soon??? Hopefully 😊

[@maggiefisher48]

This is just what i have been looking for thank you so much xx I have ordered the book x

[@perez074]

I would die to have your talent!! 🤩

[@jewelelaine6866]

Christmas Cactus

[@ea8329]

Beautiful! I just purchased your book, can't wait for it to come! Also what kind of machine is that? where can I buy it?

[@christinaschinagl4315]

Such great plants! I directly ordered the book. Can you tell me where I can get such beautiful paper?

[@corriebethmakes]

Hello! And thank you! Paper Presentation, Paper Source, Paper Papers, and Michaels! :)

[@Randimott2]

Do you try to keep your creations out of the sun? I wonder if there is anything to do to keep the colors vibrant without fading.

[@corriebethmakes]

Hiya. Yeah, many papers (even high-quality) fade in direct sunlight. Some spray-on varnishes offer UV protection, but I have never tested them. I just don't put my sculptures in direct sunlight.💛

[@marfiq6740]

I LOVE THIS💖🌿

[@carmenontiveros7040]

Gracias gracias gracias

[@Karaei]

I was really enjoying watching the process, but as soon as it got to cutting the foam base it immediately stopped being enjoyable as I became aware of the plastic waste and how that will be going into the environment. I don’t consider myself a super-aware person of those types of things usually. It’s interesting as it’s so beautiful watching your art imitate nature... but the foam was such a stark contrast that it kinda “jerked” my brain out of how pretty it was. As satisfying as pushing that metal wire into the foam must be.... I wonder if there is something you could use in its place that could elevate the experience and be environmentally better? I like the idea of it being art that is almost compostable.... maybe that’s wishful thinking. But also what a cool challenge as the paper is already partially there? Regardless, hope this doesn’t come across as critical.... overall very impressed with your creative eye and patience!

[@corriebethmakes]

Hi Kara. Thanks for your comment. I am sorry to hear you didn't have an enjoyable experience watching my video. It's true, with a lot of art practices, many things are not environmentally sustainable. That is true for painting, welding, even crochet-all of them have some pitfall, whether it be water resources, mining, you name it. It is easier to spot the offense here, as styrofoam is such a turn-off. I understand. In my case, I use the styrofoam multiple times; I rarely throw it out. In my book, I talk about alternatives: several cardboard layers or one can even use the styrofoam that comes with a new electronic that you would be tossing anyway-all of which I do. If you end up doing this craft or following any of my tutorials and stumble across another way to hold the wire stems in place, I would love to hear. Thanks so much!

[@niagarafallscantracy3879]

Maybe (a) Canna (Canna indica), or (b) Elephant Ears (Colocasia esculenta)???

[@rpgee5422]

Izquierd munecs . would it have been quicker w/ a writing/drawing instrument that had multiple colours ... Also, the six fat Dutchmen are curious y u don't use their music

[@aidensiessmayer5615]

You should try papermaking and make paper that would be almost identical to the real thing

[@aidensiessmayer5615]

how about an alocasia jacklin?

[@genevieveking1251]

Corrie Beth - how do you cause the bleaching of the paper here prior to putting on the marker? I have your book but the Oxalis in that is the green variety and I’d love to make this dark purple one.

[@corriebethmakes]

I paint on the bleach with a paintbrush and then spritz it with water to make the bleach bleed/blend a little. Some papers bleach better than others. The one I used in this video was from paper source.

[@genevieveking1251]

@@corriebethmakes thank you!!

[@shailaartistic]

Wow 😍😍😍😍😍