Floral Design Bud Vase Construction

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Floral DesignBud Vase Construction

• Step by Step Directions

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Step 1 Select Materials

• 1 long-stem rose or 1 carnation (any color)
• 2-3 stems leatherleaf
• 1 stem babys breath or other filler flower
• Other Foliage (Optional)
• 1 ½ yards 3 ribbon
• Wire
• Floral Tape
• Bud Vase
• Card and Pick

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Step 2 Fill Vase with Water

• Fill bud vase with preservative water to within 2
  inches of the top.

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Step 3 Remove Lower Foliage

• Remove all foliage and thorns that will be under
  water to prevent rot and ethylene gas.

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Step 4 Cut the Flower Stem

• Cut the flower stem to a height of 1 ½ to 2 times
  the height of the vase.

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Step 5 Wire the Rose

• Use 22 gauge wire
• Use the straight-wire method
• Gradually wrap wire around the stem, being
  careful not to break off leaves
• Do NOT tape

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Step 6 Insert the Flower into the Vase

• Place the rose in the vase
• Turn the most desirable side outward.

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Step 7 Add Foliage

• Select 2 pieces of leatherleaf that are slightly
  taller than the flower
• Place these behind the flower
• They should be triangular in appearance and may
  bend slightly away from the flowers

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Step 8 Add Babys Breath

• Add a sprig of babys breath
• Babys breath should surround the rose inside of
  the foliage

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Step 9 Make and Insert a Bow

• Make a bow using 3 ribbon
• Bow color should match flower
• Bow should have four to five loops
• Attach bow to a pick
• Insert the pick into the front of the vase
  
  

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Step 10 Refrigerate

• Place the completed vase in the cooler or
  refrigerator to help preserve the flowers.

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Step 11 Clean up the Work Area

• Put away all materials
• Sweep and clean the work area

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Congratulations!You Did a Great Job