How Do You Make An Orchid Corsage?
Orchids are an exotic and colorful choice when making wearable accessories. An orchid corsage may be worn above the chest with a corsage pin or on the wrist. Silk orchids will last longer, but real ones will give off a deep fragrance. The type of orchid you select may depend on local availability, or how far in advance you will be making the accessory. Also pick either silk or real based on available colors, as one type may be easier to match to a dress. Gather together the materials to make the orchid corsage. Separate the orchids into usable pieces. Trim the bottom stems of each flower, leaving about an inch of the stem. Form a hook at the top of one piece of the floral wire. Curl the top of the wire over your finger to form the hook shape. Thread the floral wire through the center of the flower and down into the stem. Twist the end of the wire hook around the longer end of the wire at the bottom of the flower. Twirl the wires around each other until they are tight. Cover the wire wi
