Volume 1, Issue 16, September 2004
Roses in Candelabra
Hello Dear Subscribers,
Romantic floral designs always look lovely for a special occasion such as a wedding, reception or other memorable event.
This design would also be suitable for a dinner party or displayed on a coffee table or mantlepiece.
In this arrangement, I have used a gold candelabra for a base. The one
I have used has four arms with a centre stem. There is a flat candle holder
on the top of the centre stem and at the end of each arm.
Silk roses with frosted edges, clusters of hydrangea, gold berries and long trails of foliage are arranged in each holder.
Bows made of sheer ribbon are tucked in between the flowers.
Grey Spanish moss is used for a soft natural look.
Silk flowers have been used, but this design can also be made in fresh flowers, but you would use soaked foam instead of dry foam.
The materials used are
5 large silk roses
Clusters of hydrangea
Trailing foliage
Gold berries
Sheer ribbon
Moss
Candelabra
22 gauge wire x 23cm (9 inches) long
Green floral tape
Dry foam
Pot tape
1. Cut five pieces of dry foam to measure about 10cm x 10cm square and hot glue one piece on top of each flat holder. Place two pieces of pot tape to criss cross over the foam and down under the edges of each holder.
2. Cut the stems off each rose, hydrangea cluster and leaves so only about 5cm (2 inches) remains. Wire each one on double legs by placing the centre of each wire behind the end of the stem. Wind the right hand wire twice around and bring both wire ends straight down together.
3. Place the gold berries in small clusters and wire in the same way as explained in step two.
4. Cut the trailing pieces of foliage into different lengths and wire in the same way as explained in step two.
5. Cover all the stems with floral tape for about 5 cm (2 inches).
6. Insert the large rose in the centre of each holder. Insert the clusters of hydrangea evenly around each rose.
7. Insert the wired berries, leaves and pieces of foliage evenly around.
8. Make a ribbon bow with four loops. To do this, hold the ribbon 5cm (2") from one end and form the ribbon into two figure eights - the top and bottom loop should measure about 5cm (2 inches) long and the next 2 loops behind these 2 loops should measure about 7.5cm (3 inches) long. These bottom loops should fan out to the sides with a 5 cm (2") tail at the other end. Wire the bow by placing the centre of a 22 gauge wire x 23cm (9 inches) across the centre of the bow and bring the two wire ends down together at the base of the bow. Twist one wire tightly twice around the other wire at the base of the bow. Make another 4 bows in the same way.
9. Insert a bow under each rose and spread the loops out.
10. Spread the moss out between your fingers and place it to cover the foam.
This lesson is briefly explained. In our Floristry Diploma Course,
we give you step by step illustrated instructions on wiring, taping and making
different types of bows.
For each lesson, instructions on how long to cut each stem and exactly where to position each placement is fully explained.
You will learn hundreds of tips and techniques on flower arranging in our Floristry Diploma Course.
Please visit our website at http://www.floral-art-school.com.au for full details about our course.
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This newsletter is written by Fay Chamoun,
Principal of Floral Art School of Australia and International Floral Design School.
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That's it for now.
Take care
Warm Regards
Fay Chamoun,
Principal
Floral Art School of Australia and
International Floral Design School
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