How To Make Coffee Filter Flowers (2024)

What’s nicer than a fresh bouquet of flowers? How about a homemade bouquet of flowers made with STEAM (Science + Art)! Easy coffee filter flowers are the perfect craft for spring, or any time of the year. Find out how to make flowers out of coffee filters. Fun STEAM activities are always engaging for junior scientists of all ages!

Enjoy Flowers For Spring

Spring is the perfect time of year for art and craft activities! There are so many fun themes to explore. For this time of the year, our favorite topics to teach kids about spring include weather and rainbows, geology, Earth Day and of course plants!

Get ready to add this flower craft, to your lesson plans this season. How do you make easy coffee filter flowers? Let me show you! In fact, this has to be our favorite craft to make with coffee filters.

Simple enough to do with your preschoolers, and kindergarten students, as well as older kids. All you need is a handful of bright markers and pipe cleaners to finish off a pretty bouquet to give away!

Our craft activities are designed with you, the parent or teacher, in mind! Easy to set up, quick to do, most activities will take only 15 to 30 minutes to complete and are heaps of fun! Plus, our supplies lists usually contain only free or cheap materials you can source from home!

And if you are looking to add a little STEAM (science, technology, engineering, and art) to your lessons, then this is the activity you need to try. Even my “not interested in crafts” kiddo loves it! While you’re at it, make sure to check out these other fun flower art and crafts.

Mother’s Day! Birthdays! Weddings! Teacher gifts! Spring crafts!

Learn About Solubility With Coffee Filters

Make a gorgeous bouquet of flowers with coffee filters, and markers. No coloring in skills needed because simply add water to the coffee filter, and the colors beautifully blend together.

Why do the colors on your coffee filter flower blend together? It’s all to do with solubility! If something is soluble that means it will dissolve in that liquid (or solvent). The ink used in these washable markers dissolves in what? The water of course!

With our DIY coffee filter flowers, the water (solvent) is meant to dissolve the marker ink (solute). For this to happen, the molecules in both the water and the ink must be attracted to each other. When you added drops of water to the designs on the paper, the ink should spread out and run through the paper with the water.

Note: Permanent markers do not dissolve in water but in alcohol. You can see this in action here with our tie-dye Valentine cards.

More Fun Coffee Filter Crafts

Want to have more fun with coffee filter crafts? You will love…

Earth Day Coffee Filter Craft
Coffee Filter Rainbow
Coffee Filter Turkey
Coffee Filter Apple
Coffee Filter Christmas Tree
Coffee Filter Snowflakes

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How To Make Coffee Filter Flowers

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Supplies:

Coffee Filters
Washable Markers
Gallon Size Zipper Bag OR Metal Baking Sheet Pan
Scissors
Water Spray Bottle
Pipe Cleaners

Instructions:

STEP 1. Flatten round coffee filters, and draw colors in circles, patterns, or even scribbles! Make a rainbow on one with all the colors or stick with just complimentary colors!

Fun Flower Crafts To Explore

When you finish making this coffee filter craft, why not try one of these ideas below. You can find all our flower crafts here and plant activities for preschoolers!

Cupcake liner flowers are great to make as a homemade gift for Mother’s Day.

Color in this cute flower printable with nothing but dots.

Paint these fun bright flowers with their own homemade stamps.

How about a homemade handprint flowers bouquet!

Use art and craft supplies you have on hand to make the parts of a plant.

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If you’re looking to have all of your printable activities in one convenient place, plus exclusive worksheets with a spring theme, our 300+ page Spring STEM Project Pack is what you need!

Weather, geology, plants, life cycles, and more!

How To Make Coffee Filter Flowers (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take for coffee filter flowers to dry? ›

Remove the filters from the water and carefully unfold them. Place each on the cookie cooling rack or tray/plate(s) lined with dish towels or paper towels. Let them dry completely (30-60 minutes).

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Can you use coffee filters to press flowers? ›

How to make last-minute DIY pressed flowers. If you're pressed for time or looking for a quick craft, use this method. Lay a ceramic plate in front of you, and cover it with a coffee filter. Place a flower on top, and cover it with a second coffee filter.

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How to make your own coffee filter? ›

Cut a piece of cheesecloth to the desired size for your coffee brewing method. Fold the cheesecloth to create multiple layers for better filtration. Secure the cheesecloth over the mouth of your coffee pot or container. Slowly pour the hot water and coffee grounds onto the cheesecloth, letting it filter through.

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How do you make a colorful coffee filter? ›

Creating Colorful Coffee Filters

Fill cups or bowls with ¼ cup of liquid watercolors (dilute paint with a few tablespoons of water if you wish). Or, fill cups/bowls with ¼ cup of water and mix in 5-10 drops of food coloring. Stack two filters together on a tray or a plate.

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Should I wet coffee filter first? ›

Pre-wetting the filter ensures that the coffee's extraction process is more efficient; water evenly passes through the coffee grounds, allowing for a fuller extraction of flavors and aromas. This ultimately results in a more satisfying cup of coffee.

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Should you rinse coffee filter before use? ›

Rinsing the filter will help to reduce dust and residues. If you don't, these particles will find their way to your cup of coffee and tint the original flavors of coffee.

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How do you know when coffee filter is done? ›

Your coffee is done once the coffee is no longer dripping; interrupting the brew can affect the flavor of the whole pot. For the best taste, serve within 20 minutes or keep your coffee warm in an insulated container. Avoid reheating as it will dull the flavor.

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How to make a flower out of coffee filters? ›

Instructions

Flatten up to 6 coffee filters and stack them one on top of the other in a neat pile. ...
Fold the stack in half. ...
Fold the half in half one more time so the stack is now 1/4 of the size of the circle. ...
Trim around the edge of the folded quarter. ...
Staple the bottom corner together.

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How long should you dry flowers before pressing? ›

Pressing Flowers With Books

To get started, open the book and place your parchment paper (newspaper works in a pinch!) on the pages. Place the flowers face down on the paper, and close the book. Then, simply wait around 10 days, and remove your flowers once they're fully dried.

What is the science behind coffee filter flowers? ›

Chromatography is a technique used in science to separate the individual parts of a mixture. As the water rises up the coffee filter, the water dissolves the marker and pulls the color along with it as it travels against gravity.

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Can I use a sock as a coffee filter? ›

Place the coffee grounds in the sock and pour hot water over them, allowing the brewed coffee to pass through while retaining the grounds. To ensure hygiene and cleanliness, it's essential to thoroughly clean the sock before and after each use.

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Can I use a paper towel in place of a coffee filter? ›

In emergency situations, one can resort to paper towels, paper napkins, or cloth napkins as makeshift coffee filters. However, they may not be the most effective long-term solution for filtering coffee. One of the drawbacks is the risk of the paper towel tearing or collapsing under the weight of the wet coffee grounds.

What is a substitute for a coffee filter? ›

The most common alternative to coffee filter paper

Utilizing paper towels or napkins can be just as effective! However, it is important that you keep an eye out for the type of towel used — opt for unbleached brown varieties instead since they are usually healthier with better taste than those treated with chemicals.

How do you make homemade paper flowers? ›

To make: Cut flower petals and centers from bright pastel and white paper. Use hot-glue or a glue stick to glue petals together, forming flower shapes. Glue centers on tops. Glue green paper straws to the back of each flower for a stem.

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How do you use coffee filters in flower pots? ›

Unfortunately, dirt can also pass through the rocks, clogging the drainage holes and creating a water-log. However, placing a coffee filter at the bottom of your pot can help the dirt stay put while the water drains out easily. Bonus: This method lets roots spread out as much as possible to absorb water and nutrients.

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How do you dye coffee filters for a wreath? ›

To dye the filters, simply grab a stack and dip them into your dyebath for a few seconds until they absorb as much dye as you want. Remove filters from the dyebath and allow to drain for 1 hour. Separate filters and lay them out to dry on newspapers, paper towels or hang them on a clothesline to dry.