How to make your LEGO® roses with black bricks... a gothic treat

Roses are red, violets are blue…

Hang on a second – we’ve got a radical thought for you.

What if roses don’t have to be red? While scarlet blooms scream Valentine’s Day, a bouquet of black roses would look eerily beautiful all year round.

So, here’s an idea: add a dark twist to the LEGO® Bouquet of Roses (10328) by building the blooms with black petals. The resulting set will stand out in a gothic scene or bring an alluring touch of darkness to your mantlepiece.

And heck, we think a black rose pairing is just as stunning as its red counterpart.

Here’s how to build this dark twist on a rose using only Pick a Brick and the instructions from the classic LEGO Bouquet of Roses...

Choose the dark side

First things first. Head to LEGO.com, where you’ll find this pre-loaded LEGO Pick a Brick basket. It has everything you’ll need to build your very own duo of dark roses, even a single black rose prefers company!

Stop and build the roses

Once your goth-tastic bricks have arrived, choose your building location and get comfy. Now, it’s time to relax into this mindful activity and embrace your inner goth. Start by assembling your bloom following these instructions, replacing the red pieces for black. Having two means you can always share – or even build multiple to create an eerily beautiful bouquet or turn the building into a gothic group activity with friends, family or a partner.

Coming up roses

Once your flowers are built, it’s time to attach the bewitching blooms to their respective stems. Like the classic roses, this build looks fantastic (and monochromatic). Maybe mix in some white blossoms for extra contrast.

All that glimmers is goth

You’ve spent some time unwinding with this joyful build and your eerie bouquet is complete. Now what? It’s time to display it, of course! Grab your vase of choice and place your gothic blooms somewhere you can admire them all year long.

Click here to order your black rose pieces!