If there are leaves attached to the stem of your fake flower, you can cut them off with scissors or keep some for your desired effect. Leaves can easily be pulled off the main stem or cut off but be sure to leave a bit of a stem at the end of the leaves if you plan on wrapping them back up into a bouquet. [3] X Research source
If you want to include a lot of leaves or the shaft of the pen is too small to fit the wrapped flower stem, you can also use green floral tape to tape the flower stems outside the shaft of the pen. The green floral tape will be wrapped along the entire shaft regardless of where you place the flower stems. [5] X Research source
If you have the time and skill, you may also attempt a pattern with your stem wrap. For example, you can create a zig-zag or layers of parallel lines. Use double-sided tape if you find that your floral tape is not sticky enough. You may leave space for your grip if you intend to use the pen for writing rather than display.
You may also wrap around the pen to create a pattern to the top.
You may also cut the top of the duct tape into a triangle rather than fold it in.
The scallop design does not have to be perfect but it does have to be consistent around the edges.
Be careful with your design because the color will spread and can ruin an otherwise appealing effect. Put the paper towel somewhere for it to dry. Then, repeat this process 3-5 times with other paper towels.
The amount of tape needed at the neck of each flower depends on the fluffiness of the petals.
