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How to Make a Corsage Using Silk Flowers

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By Natasha Lawrence
eHow Contributing Writer
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Rose corsage and bow
Rose corsage and bow
Corsage by Natasha Lawrence

A pretty corsage is always an attractive and striking accessory when worn for a special occasion. It enhances any woman's outfit and is especially nice when the flowers in the corsage contain colors of the costume worn. A corsage made with silk flowers is an excellent alternative to real flowers and will last a long, long time as a memento of an event. It can also be worn again another time.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 4 large silk flower blossoms
  • 2 small silk flower blossoms
  • Satin ribbon (1 inch by 18 inches)
  • Hot glue sticks and gun
  • Scissors
  • Corsage pin
  1. Step 1

    Hold the large blossoms together to determine the best look to create a corsage. Rearrange as desired. Attach the silk flower blossoms to each other on the sides near the stem, one at a time with a hot glue gun so that they are gathered together and create a fan effect. Press together and let cool.

  2. Step 2

    Attach the remaining three smaller silk flower blossoms with the hot glue gun at random points around the larger blossoms. Press together. Turn to the back of the corsage and add more hot glue to the bottom of the blossom stems to secure the flowers. Let cool.

  3. Step 3

    Fold the satin ribbon back and forth so that when held against the back of the corsage, the outer folds can be seen to accentuate the corsage. Arrange the two ends of the ribbon to hang down at the bottom of the corsage. Secure each layer of the ribbon in the center with a dab of hot glue and let cool.

  4. Step 4

    With scissors, cut a slit in the center of the ribbon folds halfway through and fit the stems of the blossoms through it. Secure together with hot glue to create a neat corsage. Let cool.

  5. Step 5

    With scissors, make a sharp diagonal cut at the end of each ribbon. Use a corsage pin to attach to a woman's outfit.

Tips & Warnings
  • If desired, put a few drops of essential oils on the flower petals to add fragrance (rose, vanilla or orange). Silk flower blossoms can be purchased at craft shops. Sometimes bags of assorted loose blossoms in varying sizes, colors and styles are available for sale.
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