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leather flower
Scientific Name: Clematis
Family: Ranunculaceae
Category: Dicot
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Leather Flowers: A Versatile Craft
The term "leather flowers" refers to floral creations crafted from leather. These are not a specific plant species but rather artistic and decorative items.
Considerations for Pets
- Leather flowers, especially those used in accessories like brooches or attached to shoes, may contain small parts like beads or rivets that could be a choking hazard if ingested by pets.
- Some leather dyes or finishes could potentially be harmful if ingested or chewed on.
Considerations for Children
- As with pets, small parts used in the construction of leather flowers present a potential choking hazard for young children.
- Sharp tools may be used during construction, creating a safety risk.
Description
- Leather flowers are crafted from various types of leather, often dyed in a range of colors.
- They are versatile and can be used for a wide array of applications, including brooches, hat embellishments, shoe decorations, and wedding bouquets.
Applications
- Fashion Accessories: Leather flowers are commonly used as embellishments for hats, fascinators, shoes (ballet flats, sandals), and brooches.
- Jewelry: They can be incorporated into necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry pieces.
- Home Decor: Leather flowers can be used as decorative items in the home.
- Wedding Decorations: They are used in alternative wedding bouquets and as accents on clothing or accessories.
Crafting and Techniques
- The creation of leather flowers involves tooling (shaping) the leather petals.
- Various techniques, including cutting, dyeing, and riveting, are used.
- Eva foam is also sometimes used in leather flower making.
Quirky Facts
- Leather flowers can be made from repurposed leather, such as garment leather, giving them an eco-friendly angle.
- Even celebrities like Amanda Seyfried have been shown crafting leather flowers on television, highlighting their broad appeal.
Related Species Mentioned
- The text also mentions Clematis morefieldii, known as Morefield's leather flower or Huntsville vasevine, and Fremont's leather flower which is also a clematis. These are actual plant species, but the focus of the document is on crafted leather flowers.
- Clematis morefieldii is a rare species of flowering plant in the buttercup family.
- Fremont's leather flower is described as a shrubby perennial with bell-shaped flowers.
- An "Italian leather flower, purple clematis" is also mentioned, referring to a clematis variety with small, purple-violet flowers.