Transcript Floral Design Bud Vase Construction

Floral Design
Bud Vase Construction
Step – by – Step Directions
Step 1: Select Materials
1 long-stem rose or 1 carnation (any color)
2-3 stems leatherleaf
1 stem baby’s breath or other filler flower
Other Foliage (Optional)
1 ½ yards #3 ribbon
Wire
Floral Tape
Bud Vase
Card and Pick
Step 2: Fill Vase with Water
Fill bud vase
with
preservative
water to within 2
inches of the
top.
Step 3: Remove Lower Foliage
Remove all foliage
and thorns that will
be under water to
prevent rot and
ethylene gas.
Step 4: Cut the Flower Stem
Cut the flower
stem to a height of
1 ½ to 2 times the
height of the vase.
Step 5: Wire the Rose
Use 22 gauge wire
Use the straightwire method
Gradually wrap wire
around the stem,
being careful not
to break off leaves
Do NOT tape
Step 6: Insert the Flower into
the Vase
Place the rose in
the vase
Turn the most
desirable side
outward.
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
Step 8: Add Baby’s Breath
Add a sprig of
baby’s breath
Baby’s breath
should surround
the rose inside of
the foliage
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
Step 10: Refrigerate
Place the
completed vase in
the cooler or
refrigerator to
help preserve the
flowers.
Step 11: Clean up the Work Area
Put away all
materials
Sweep and clean
the work area
Congratulations!
You Did a Great Job