How Do You Make A Wrist Corsage?
You may think that corsages are old-fashioned out of style but there are still events when a wrist corsage is appropriate. The arrangements are a great complement to a simple ensemble for a special dance. This article covers a basic corsage design; for more elaborate designs and for more floral arrangement tips, check out Floral Design Secrets. Create your own wrist corsage at home with just a few simple steps. Materials • 2 medium flower blooms of the same color • 2 stems of leaves • 2-3 small flowers to complement the roses • Floral tape • Floral wire • Scissors/wire cutters • Elastic band Steps • Choose the flowers. Roses, orchids and carnations may be the traditional flowers for corsages but you don’t have to limit yourself to these old standards. Consider using sunflowers or wildflowers with dramatic colors to make a statement and complement your wardrobe choice. • Prepare the flowers. C
Weddings and proms aren’t the only events iconic enough for corsages. Big things happen at dinner parties, too. But, these events deserve an alternative to the rose and baby’s breath version. I first designed the chic gardenia wrist corsage for an episode of “The Oprah Show.” It was featured at a surprise anniversary party. Step 1 Order fresh gardenias from your florist to arrive the day of or day before you plan to use them. Step 2 Search for 2½-inch width, lightweight, silk ribbon (satin and wired ribbon don’t work as well; they tend to be too heavy and come untied). Look at craft stores or online (type the keyword “silk ribbon”). Plan to use about 26-28 inches of ribbon per corsage, depending on the ribbon. Step 3 Store the gardenias in your refrigerator until use. Step 4 On the day of the dinner party: Clip the stem of the gardenia so it will lie as flat as possible. Apply hot glue to the ribbon. Be careful not to touch the petals of the flower too much. Gardenia petals are kind of
