How to Store Corsage Flowers
Women wear corsages and men wear boutonnieres. Although the construction is basically the same and the flower groupings look similar, corsages are normally frillier than boutonnieres. Corsages are either pinned on the chest area or worn as a wrist arrangement. Attractive corsages feature fresh-looking flowers that require tender care both before and after they are fashioned into corsages. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Before Corsage Construction
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Remove excess foliage from the flower stems and cut the stems at a 45-degree angle. Place the stems in a bucket or other container holding cool, fresh water. The severe angle at which the stems are cut allows them to absorb more water.
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Place the container of flowers in a cool area, such as a basement or refrigerator.
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Freshen the container with cool, fresh water daily.
After Corsage Construction
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Place the completed corsage into a sealable cellophane bag. This helps keep the flowers moist.
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Place the cellophane bag in a refrigerator.
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Keep the flowers away from fruit, which may release ethylene gases and cause the flowers to wilt.
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Tips & Warnings
Use only commercial preservatives for the water. Do not add wine, pennies or aspirin to the water, which do not keep them fresher longer.
When working with the flowers, keep them away from heat and direct sunlight.
References
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