I've only tried my hand at these once. I loved the turnout... sort of. I didn't quite follow the directions exactly.... hehehe. Anyway, here are some lovely dahlia tutorials!
Helpful notes on this tutorial can be found here
I find these flowers just stunning! Here's my take on it:
Yuck.
I'm NOT a fan of the hot glue. Peeking out from each petal was a nice big glob of it. I think I may have to try this again using liquid glue and clothespins to hold them while they dry. I gave this one to my godmother/aunt for Mother's day. It's the thought that counts, right?