Friday 3 February 2012

Floristry Taster - Week 2


This week I made my very first buttonhole/corsage. I'm jolly pleased with it, even though I had to make do with a bunch of flowers from the Co-op. The florist I've been using didn't really have anything suitable in stock when I popped in at the last minute (2 hours before my class - eek!)

It was far more technical than last week's effort, which really appealed to my technical side. I like to have a bit of structure and some rules to follow/break.

My apparatus: leaves, florist tape, wire and ribbon.

Wiring my rose leaves (not the best choice as they are too soft, but for practicing they did the job)

Wiring the ferny stuff - not even sure what it's called *slaps wrist*

Taping the wires - probably the most tricky part

Wiring and taping the flowers (and my crap bow which I chose not to include in the final display. Not keen on them in general. Think they are a bit tacky.)

The final result from behind.

And from the front. 

3 comments:

  1. The big day is March 2013 you seem to be doing so well at the moment and youve just started.Lets just say youve picked a good career move the money you can make has been an eye opener for me planning my wedding ;)

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  2. Thank you for sharing your floristry progress! I'm really enjoying it. I also hope your father is doing better, prayers for him.
    XXX
    Suzanne

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  3. You did a sterling job! Looks perfect...well done!xx

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