Daisy Wrist Corsage Styles
Lucky for everyone who has cause to wear one, daisy wrist corsages have undergone a metamorphosis, of sorts. They still come in their original elastic band style, but they also are available in a more elaborate cuff bracelet style adorned with jewels, pearls and other embellishments. Think of them like ladies wristwatches, which were once available in simple bands and now come in a wide assortment of bangle bracelets of every size and shape. Whichever style you choose, be sure to make the focal point of your daisy wrist corsage the beautiful and graceful daisy.
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Things You'll Need
- Daisy mums and/or gerber daisies (mini and regular)
- Pitcher or vase
- Floral scissors
- Ruler or measuring tape
- Towel
- Gypsophila (baby’s breath)
- Fern leaves
- Premade elastic band or elastic
- Floral tape
- Mini carnations
- Cuff bracelet (see Resources for ideas)
Instructions
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Prepare the Daisies
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Immerse the daisies in cold water for two hours before assembling the wrist corsage so that they stay fresh for longer. Stand the daisies in a pitcher or a vase and bring the water right up to the flower heads.
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Remove the daisies from the water and cut the stems to about 3 or 4 inches long.
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Dry the daisies on a flat surface, such as a towel.
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Cut the gypsophila (baby’s breath) sprigs so that they are also about 3 or 4 inches long.
Simple Elastic Band Corsages
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Wrap a few inches of floral wire around the stem of each daisy you want to use for your wrist corsage. Generally, corsages work best with groups of three flowers. Leave 2 inches of floral wire at the end.
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Twist the wires around the elastic or the elastic band, arranging the flowers in the center of the elastic.
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Place a small sprig of baby’s breath behind and next to each daisy. Then place a fern leaf behind the group of daisies. Wrap wire around the sprigs and the ferns and then tape them to the elastic or band.
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Wrap two or three mini carnations and a sprig of baby’s breath with floral tape. Make two of these bundles.
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Place a mini carnation grouping on either side of the daisy groupings. Place a sprig of baby’s breath next to the carnations. Tape the carnations and the sprigs to the elastic. All the flowers should be close together, with no gaps in between.
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Attach a ribbon or bow to the corsage, next to the carnations. Cut one ribbon or two and tie them in a bow or let them hang loose, but be sure to cut the ends short enough so that they don’t interfere with natural hand movements.
Simple Cuff Bracelets
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Select a cuff bracelet that complements your dress or outfit, remembering that it should serve as a beautiful canvas for your wrist corsage and not the star attraction. The “paint,” or the main attraction, should be the daisies. If possible, select a cuff bracelet that features gaps between the decorative embellishments to make it easier for you to weave the daisies around it.
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Lay the bracelet on a flat surface and space three daisy stems along the front. Consider wrapping the 3- or 4-inch stems around the bracelet or snipping them closer to the daisy heads, depending on how elaborate the bracelet is. In other words, the daisies can dangle a bit from the bracelet or be wrapped tightly around it for a more cohesive look.
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Wrap a few springs of baby’s breath around the cuff bracelet, interspersing the springs. Many floral designers forgo adding fern leaves to cuff bracelets in the interest of simplicity, but of course you may add one or two if you think it might add the right finishing touch.
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Tips & Warnings
Gather a picture or two of daisy wrist corsages before you start assembling your own. Working from pictures, combining the best elements of both, may help you design the corsage of your dreams.
Pearl cuff bracelets make beautiful embellishments to wedding gowns; silver or gold cuffs are smart choices for many other occasions, provided that other jewelry (earrings and necklaces) is coordinated to match.
References
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