How to Make a Calla Lily Corsage

Wrist corsages are usually worn for a prom or wedding party. A corsage is a flower or an arrangement of flowers attached to an elastic band that slides onto the wrist. The corsage can also be attached using a decorative wire. There are also corsages that attach to the front of a dress with a corsage pin. A corsage can be made from any type of flower. The most popular are the rose and carnation corsages, but a close runner-up is a calla lily corsage. The single white flower blends well with almost any color of dress.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Green leaves
• Floral tape
• Scissors
• Decorative wire

1. Choose a calla lily flower and cut it short--maybe 1/2 inch of stem left on the bottom.

2. Wrap the bottom 1/2 inch of the flower, including the stem, with green floral tape.

3. Tape the flower together with the green leaves, also with the floral tape.

4. Arrange the green leaves around the back of the flower. Do not block the flower with greenery.

5. Tie a decorative covered piece of wire around the bottom of the flower. You can also use a pipe cleaner. Leave enough wire extending from both sides of the flower to wrap around your wrist.

6. Wrap the wire around both sides of your wrist and connect the ends by twisting them together. Trim the ends of the wire.

Tips & Warnings

• Add character to your calla lily corsage by adding a single white rose, or a single white carnation. You can also color it up by choosing different colors of flowers.
• The decorative wire must be covered to prevent the wire from cutting through your skin.