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Article Title: How To Make A Hand Tied Wedding Bouquet
Author: Fay Chamoun
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A natural hand tied bouquet is very popular.
This type of bouquet is made by holding the flower and foliage
stems in one hand and adding the other stems around in a spiral
fashion.
The stems are criss crossed at the one point and bound in
position with string.
A ribbon bow with long tails completes the bouquet.
One of the advantages is this type of bouquet can be made the
day before hand and the flower stems placed in a container of
water.
The same type of flowers can be used together such as roses or
a variety of different flowers.
If desired, leaves or pieces of foliage such can be placed
around the edges.
MATERIALS
Choose suitable materials - you will need flowers with fairly
long stems such as roses, irises, carnations, alstroemeria,
freesias, Singapore orchids and lisianthus.
Suitable foliage such as camellia leaves, eucalyptus gum, box,
ivy, nandina and leather fern.
If using different coloured flowers make sure they are evenly
distributed throughout the bouquet.
A mixed bouquet looks best using three to four varieties of
flowers plus foliage.
METHOD
Cut the ends of the stems on a slant and give flowers a long
drink.
Remove thorns and strip off the lower foliage from the bottom
half of the stems.
It is important to remove thorns as they may prick someone or
tear a dress. They can be removed with a rose stripper which
can be found at florist suppliers or by running a pair of
scissors with the blade open along the stem.
Lay the flowers out on the table.
Start off with the largest flower to form the centre and hold
the stem between the thumb and first finger on the left hand
about 15-20cm (6-8") from the base of the flower head.
With the right hand add about 4- 6 clusters of foliage evenly
around just below the flower heads to help fill in, criss
crossing the stems on an angle and turning the bouquet around
as you work.
Secure the stems in position by placing the end of a piece of
string and winding it around a couple of times. Do not cut the
string.
Holding the bouquet in the same way as before with the thumb
facing towards you place 5-6 of the same type of flowers evenly
around turning the bouquet around clockwise.
Secure all the stems in place with a couple of twists of string
in the same place as before. Continue adding flowers in the next
round extending these flowers out slightly further.
Check the finished bouquet side on as this is how it will often
be seen, specially in the church.
Keep the bouquet a gentle rounded shape across the top like an
upside down saucer.
Criss cross all the stems and give the bouquet a quarter turn
clockwise after adding a few stems.
Secure stems in position with string in the same place as
before when necessary.
Continue adding flowers and foliage stems turning the bouquet
around clockwise until the bouquet is the desired size.
Place wired leaves such as camellia or ivy or pieces of foliage
such as leather fern around the edges having the tips extend out
about 5-7.5cm (2-3") past the edges of the flowers.
Secure all the stems together with string winding it firmly
around several times in the same place as before, cut the
string and tuck the end in.
Cut the ends off the flower and foliage stems so they are about
6-8"(15-20cm) long and all the same level. Spray the bouquet
lightly with water.
Finish off the bouquet by tying a piece of wide ribbon around
the bouquet to cover the string and tie the ribbon in a shoe
lace bow with long tails. Cut the ribbon ends on a slant.
Place the stems in a container of water until just before the
wedding.
FOR THE BRIDE ON A BUDGET
Instead of centrepieces the bridesmaids' bouquets can be placed
along the front of the bridal table which can look most
effective and will cut down on expenses.
Copyright Fay Chamoun � 2005
About The Author: Fay Chamoun is the principal of Floral art
School of Australia and International Floral Design School
offers Floral Design Home Study Courses. Learn floral design
and floristry for a career or hobby.
http://www.floral-art-school.com.au
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