How to Make the Flower Sword Components
Before assembling the pipe cleaner flower sword, we will first make all the individual floral components. These include one large sakura flower, several small peach blossoms, large and small leaves, and delicate leafy vines. Preparing all the pieces in advance will make the final assembly much easier.
Components You Will Need
- 1 large sakura flower — the main flower
- 8 stemless peach blossoms
- 4 peach blossoms with long stems
- 11 stemless small leaves
- 4 small leaves with long, straight stems
- 2 small leaves with curled stems
- 5 large leaves
Some of the long-stemmed leaves will later be shaped into curling leafy vines, adding movement and detail to the finished floral sword.
Step 1: Make the Large Sakura Flower
Prefer watching the full making process? Follow the Instagram tutorial below first, then use the illustrated guide and written instructions underneath while creating your own pipe cleaner sakura flower.
The large sakura flower is the centerpiece of the entire flower sword, so take your time shaping each petal. Don't worry if your first flower isn't perfect—once all five petals are assembled together, the finished flower will naturally look full and beautiful.
Fold two pink pipe cleaners in half, then cut them through the center to create four half-length pieces.
Fold each half in half again. Hold all four pieces together at their centers and twist the middle twice to secure them firmly.
Straighten all the pipe cleaner ends downward, then choose the longest end and wrap it tightly around the base to lock everything together.
Hold the bottom of the petal with your index finger while gently pulling the loops downward to shape a rounded sakura petal. Repeat this process until you have five identical petals.
Take approximately 4–5 flower stamens and fold them in half. Apply a small amount of hot glue to the folded end, then attach the stamens to one completed petal.
Continue gluing the remaining four petals around the flower center one by one until they form a complete circle. Finally, adjust the petals so they are evenly spaced and naturally shaped. Your large sakura flower is now complete.
Step 2: Make the Small Peach Blossoms
Prefer watching the full making process? Follow the Instagram tutorial below first, then use the illustrated guide and written instructions while making the small peach blossoms.
The small peach blossoms add depth, texture, and a delicate touch to your finished sakura flower sword. In this step, you'll learn how to make one blossom first, then prepare both the short-stem and long-stem versions for the final assembly.
Make One Small Peach Blossom
Take one pink pipe cleaner and bend it about 2 cm (approximately ¾ inch) from one end.
Twist once to form the first petal.
Continue twisting to form the second, third, fourth, and fifth petals until you have a complete five-petal blossom.
Twist the remaining short end together with the long stem to secure the flower.
Use the pink pastel included in the DIY kit to gently shade the center of the blossom for a softer, more natural color.
Fold two flower stamens in half, then cut them at the center to create four shorter stamens.
Glue two stamens into the center of the blossom.
One small peach blossom is now complete.
Prepare the Short-Stem Peach Blossoms
Trim the stems from 8 peach blossoms, cutting them close to the base of each flower.
Set these blossoms aside for the final assembly.
Prepare the Long-Stem Peach Blossoms
Keep the remaining 4 peach blossoms with their long stems.
For a cleaner finish, carefully use a candle or lighter to singe away the fuzzy fibers along each stem.
Keep your fingers well away from the flame and hold the flower by the far end of the stem. Briefly pass the stem through the outer edge of the flame only. Do not hold it over the flame for too long, and be careful not to burn your hands.
Wrap each long stem around a hot glue stick to create a gentle spiral.
Set these long-stem peach blossoms aside for the final assembly.
Step 3: Make the Large Leaves & Small Leaves
Prefer watching the full making process? Follow the Instagram tutorial below first, then use the illustrated guide and written instructions while making the large leaves, small leaves, and decorative leaf branches.
The leaves add movement, fullness, and a natural look to the finished sakura flower sword. In this step, you'll make the large leaves, small leaves, decorative leaf branches, and curled tendrils used during the final assembly.
Make the Large Leaves
Fold one green pipe cleaner in half, then cut it through the center to create two half-length pieces.
Cross the two pieces at their center points and twist them together twice to secure them firmly.
Straighten all the ends downward. Choose the longest end and wrap it tightly around the base to lock everything together.
Trim away the excess wire, then gently shape the leaf with your fingers.
Repeat the same process until you have five large leaves.
Make the Large Leaf Branch
Use 3 large leaves.
Take one green floral wire included in the DIY kit and cut it in half.
Glue one large leaf to the top of one half-length floral wire.
About 5 cm (approximately 2 inches) below the first leaf, glue two additional large leaves opposite each other to create a balanced leaf branch.
Set this decorative branch aside for the final assembly.
The remaining two large leaves should be attached to the back of the large sakura flower. You can glue them on now or wait until the final assembly step.
Make the Small Leaves
Take one green pipe cleaner and bend it about 2 cm (approximately ¾ inch) from one end.
Twist the short end tightly around the base to form a small leaf, then cut away the remaining excess wire.
Repeat until you have:
- 11 short-tail small leaves
- 4 straight long-tail small leaves
- 2 curled long-tail small leaves
Make the Small Leaf Branch
Take one green floral wire included in the DIY kit and cut it in half.
Glue one short-tail small leaf to the very top of the wire.
About 3 cm (approximately 1¼ inches) below it, glue one pair of short-tail leaves opposite each other.
Repeat the same spacing two more times, adding another two pairs of leaves.
The finished branch should have one leaf at the top followed by three evenly spaced pairs underneath. Set it aside for the final assembly.
Prepare the Long-tail Leaves
For a cleaner finish, carefully use a candle or lighter to singe away the fuzzy fibers on the stem of each long-stem small leaf.
Keep your fingers well away from the flame and hold the leaf by the far end of the stem. Pass the stem near the outer edge of the flame only briefly, and be careful not to burn your hands.
Trim each long-tail leaf so that approximately 3 cm (about 1¼ inches) of stem remains.
Take the second green floral wire included in the DIY kit and twist five long-tail leaves evenly along the wire.
Set this decorative leaf branch aside for the final assembly.
You should have two long-tail leaves remaining.
Take one hot glue stick from the DIY kit and wrap the stems of the remaining long-tail leaves around the glue stick to create spiral tendrils.
Carefully slide the tendrils off the glue stick to keep their curled shape. These curled leaves will be used during the final assembly.
Don't worry if every leaf looks slightly different. Small variations in the curve and angle of each leaf will make the finished sakura branch look much more natural and realistic.
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