Paper Salal Leaf Template
Paper Salal Leaf Template
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Salal, also known as Lemon Leaf, is a great foliage stem to use with almost any paper flower. It's a great filler stem, and can also be used to create huge of impact where you want to focus on a few statement flowers too. It's a very popular choice in real flower bouquets.
Skill Level - All
Skill Level - All
This paper leaf template is suitable for beginners and experienced paper florists alike.
Time
Time
30 mins - 1 hour (excluding dry time)
As an experienced paper florist I can make this leaf stem in about 30 minutes (or less if I'm working in batches). When you're first starting out I would allow extra time to get the hang of things, typically around 1 hour per stem.
Materials List
Materials List
- Heavyweight German or Italian 140g or 180g crepe paper in 2 shades of green.
- Floral Tape or Green Crepe to wrap the stem
- Floral Wire - Paper or fabric covered - 1 x 20 gauge, 3 x 22 gauge
- Scissors
- Pliers
- Tacky glue
- Mod Podge - Gloss
- Mop brush or Artists brush
- Cocktail Stick and small pot
- Scoring Tool
- Prismacolor Pencils
See the supplies page for where to buy these materials.
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Dimensions
Dimensions
Finished total size of the leaves is approx. 8" wide by 6" tall (minimum). You can make the overall height bigger by increasing the distance between the leaves.
Trim the stem to whatever height you need.
FAQ's
FAQ's
See the FAQ's page for the answers to most of the common questions I get asked.
This Paper Salal Leaf Stem Template is perfect for adding realistic, natural-looking foliage to your paper flower bouquets. Use it when building a full bouquet or adding depth to a single paper flower stem.
This is a digital download to print at home. Available as a PDF or SVG file.
What’s included:
- PDF template
- Leaf Placement Guide
- Vein Marking Guide
- Materials list
- SVG files ready to use with a cutting machine (SVG option only)
Notes:
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- This is a digital download only — no physical product will be sent. Download links will be available after checkout and sent by email.
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You do not need the SVG file if you are cutting by hand.
The SVG download includes the same information as the PDF, plus a copy of the PDF for reference. - Paper Sunflower, Hydrangea and Coral Charm Peony shown for reference only, not included in purchase.
- Templates and tutorials are for personal use only and may not be shared or sold without purchasing a Commercial Licence.
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