Things You'll Need:
- 2 phalaenopsis orchids of different sizes
- some ivy leaves
- baby's breath
- fern or any floral filler
- scissors
- stub wire
- floral wire
- florist's tape
- 1 pearl headed pin
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Step 1
Make 2 pins with two pieces of stub wire. One of the wires should be a little shorter than the other. Thread both wire pins down the shaft of the calyx (middle of orchid) and pierce through the bottom coming out on either side of the stem. The top of the wire pin can be bent just a tad and pulled deep into the middle of the orchid.
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Step 2
Starting beneath the flower, tape the stem and wire by twisting the stem into the tape rather than the tape around the wire. Do this for both flowers. You are securing your orchids on the wire stem, which is covered lightly in floral tape.
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Step 3
Hold your two orchids together in an appealing way, preferably with the smaller one a little lower that the larger one, and then also add the ivy leaves or your choice of floral filler. Work with it until you are happy with the affect and then use the tape to circle the stem (stem and wire) and filler stems. Later you can bend the flowers and floral filler a little to make the corsage look fuller.
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Step 4
Ensure all of the stems and wires are taped. This will lock in the moisture and ensure that they don't poke the person wearing it.
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Step 5
Cut the stem/wire to about 5 cm long and curl the very tip up a little so it doesn't snag clothing.
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Step 6
Use the pearl headed pin and poke it straight through the taped stem, attaching the corsage to the garment.
