New To Ronghua?
We'll help you choose your first project.
Learn a centuries-old craft
Fine silk transformed into flowers by hand.
Make at your own pace
Step-by-step tutorials come with our kits.
Your First Ronghua
Made by hands like yours.
First flowers are rarely perfect. That's rather the point.
How Ronghua Works
Ronghua begins with fine silk thread. You brush it, wire it, cut it, trim it and shape it — until something unexpectedly botanical begins to appear.
Brush the silk
Turn natural mulberry silk into soft, fluffy velvet fibres.
Create the floral core
Clamp flexible copper wire to form the flower’s structure.
Cut silk strips
Prepare even strips for balanced petals.
Twist into petals
Wrap and twist silk around the wire by hand.
Refine with heat
Smooth and taper petals for clean, elegant tips.
Shape by hand
Curve and open each petal to add depth and softness.
Assemble the flower
Layer petals into a finished ronghua bloom to wear or display.
Brush the silk
Turn natural mulberry silk into soft, fluffy velvet fibres.
Create the floral core
Clamp flexible copper wire to form the flower’s structure.
Cut silk strips
Prepare even strips for balanced petals.
Twist into petals
Wrap and twist silk around the wire by hand.
Refine with heat
Smooth and taper petals for clean, elegant tips.
Shape by hand
Curve and open each petal to add depth and softness.
Assemble the flower
Layer petals into a finished ronghua bloom to wear or display.
And when you're finished, don't put it in a drawer.
WEAR IT AS A BROOCH
Pin it to a coat, scarf, hat or bag when autumn outside has already moved on.
WEAR IT AS A HAIRPIN
Or swap the base and wear it in your hair. Both accessory bases are included.
DISPLAY IT AT HOME
Some designs are made to stay out — like Bamboo Penjing or Red Plum Blossom. Give them a spot on a shelf, desk or side table. Much better than hiding your handiwork in a drawer, and far more likely to start a conversation.
The part we're most interested in
What happens when you try
Everything that's difficult to source. Prepared for you.
6A Untwisted Mulberry Silk
We work with trusted silk suppliers in Suzhou and Hangzhou to source high-quality mulberry silk chosen for its softness, sheen and consistency.
Annealed Copper Wire
Plenty of 0.2 mm yellow copper wire is included — enough to practise, test, and not panic over the first imperfect piece.
Ancillaries and Flower Centers
No need to hunt down all the little extras for the flower centres, stems, or different leaf shapes. We include the special components each project needs in the kit — whether that’s tarnished copper wire, braided cord, pigments, shaping templates, or something else.
If you choose "Kit + Toolkit" option
The Ronghua toolkit contains the main reusable tools for preparing, cutting and shaping the silk.
Our toolkit currently includes items such as traditional iron scissors, rolling boards/clip, bristle brush, mini iron, tweezers, craft scissors and metal clips.
Buy it once. Use it across future Ronghua kits.
You don't have to remember everything.
Watch a step. Pause. Make it.
Rewind when your silk has other ideas.
The video tutorial guides you through the project step by step, so you can work at your own pace rather than trying to keep up with a class.
Is it a good first Ronghua project?
Intro · Pre-made Petals
Our easiest kits. Petals are ready — just assemble, style, and relax.
Level 1 · Beginner Friendly
Simple design and basic techniques. Perfect for your very first ronghua project.
Level 2 · Gentle Next Step
Try new techniques while keeping it fun and doable.
Level 3 · Craft with Confidence
Work with raw silk and layered forms. Slower, deeper, more immersive.
Level 4 · Statement Pieces
For confident crafters. Complex, rewarding, and truly satisfying.
FAQ
I've never made Ronghua before. Where should I start?
If you’d like the gentlest introduction, start with one of our Pre-Made Petal Kits. We make the individual silk petals for you, so you can go straight to shaping and assembling your flower.
If you want to learn how Ronghua is actually made from silk thread, choose a Level 1 kit. These are our easiest full Ronghua projects and are designed for first-time makers.
What's the difference between a Pre-Made Petal Kit and a regular Ronghua DIY Kit?
The difference is how much of the Ronghua-making process you’d like to learn.
With a Pre-Made Petal Kit, the most intricate part — making the individual silk petals — has already been done by us. You shape, arrange and assemble them into the finished piece. Most take only 1-2 hours, which makes them a lovely first taste of the craft.
With a full Ronghua DIY Kit, you begin much closer to the beginning: working with silk, making and trimming the petals, shaping them and finally assembling the piece. It takes longer, but you come away having learned the actual craft.
Think of Pre-Made Petals as your introduction; Level 1 is where the Ronghua journey really begins.
Do I need to buy the toolkit?
If you already own suitable Ronghua tools, choose DIY Kit Only.
If you're new to Ronghua, choose DIY Kit + Toolkit.
The toolkit is reusable, so you don't need to purchase another one for future Ronghua kits.
Is the tutorial included?
Yes. The project includes access to a step-by-step video tutorial that you can pause and replay while you work.
Does the kit really include what I need to make the project?
We prepare the difficult-to-source parts for you.
Each Ronghua DIY Kit contains the silk, wire and project-specific materials needed for the design. If you’re new to the craft, you can usually choose the version with our reusable Ronghua Toolkit as well.
There is one little thing we can’t put in the parcel: setting solution. Regular hairspray works beautifully and is what we most often recommend, but spray products can’t travel with our international parcels. White craft glue can also be used as an alternative.
Is this suitable for kids?
We recommend for ages 13+, as scissors and fine tools are used.
Where do you ship from?
Orders are prepared from our studio in Chengdu, China and shipped internationally with tracking.
How long does delivery take?
Shipping to the US: Orders are usually prepared within 1–3 business days, with tracked delivery taking approximately 8–15 days after dispatch.
Shipping somewhere else? See delivery estimates by country here.
What if I need help?
Send us a message. We're a small team and actual humans answer the questions.
We would rather help you through a tricky piece of silk than have your half-finished ginkgo leaves glaring at you from a drawer.