How to Make Prom Corsages

Proms are fun and exciting events that teenagers look forward to and want to look their best for. But the expenses add up quickly, attire, tickets, dinner and more. So being able to make your own corsage can help you save a few dollars, here's how to make a corsage for prom.

Things You'll Need

• flower tape
• scissors
• decorative wire
• flowers
• filler
• leaves
• pin

Instructions

1. Select the flowers you would like to use that will coordinate with the outfit for prom. Cut the flower ends short, leaving only an inch of stem. Tape the stems together with floral tape.

2. Lay some filler down on a table. Place the flowers on top of it and arrange them so the filler sticks out an inch taller than the flowers. Cut the ends of the filler to the same length as the flowers. Tape the ends of the flowers to the filler.

3. Cut a short piece of decorative wire. Twist the wire between the flowers and filler. Wrap the wire around the ends so that it forces the flowers and filler to stick together closer to the top.

4. Place some leaves behind the filler. Cut the ends to same length as the flowers and filler. Tape this in place so it connects to the flowers and filler. Pick up the bundle and shake it lightly to make sure it is secure and won't fall apart when dancing.

5. Pin the corsage to an outfit by placing a pin through the back of the taped section. Poke the pin through the corsage and clothing at the same time then back through the clothing and back into the corsage. That's it! You just made a corsage! Go have fun!

Tips & Warnings

• Use a single large sturdy flower as a centerpiece or two to three small flowers