Corsage Construction

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Corsage Construction

• Step-By-Step
• Directions

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STEP 1 Select Materials

• 1 Carnation
• 1 Stem of Leatherleaf
• 1 Sprig of Babys Breath
• 1 Yard of 3 Ribbon
• 1 (26 guage) Wire
• Floral tape
• 1 Corsage Pin

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1 Carnation

• Choose flowers that are in good condition.
• Choose a flower color that is suitable for the
  occasion.
• Choose a flower that is a good size for the
  wearer.

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1 Stem Leatherleaf Fern

• Choose a straight stemmed piece from the tip of
  the fern or use a side branch.
• Choose leatherleaf that is in good condition.

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1 Sprig Babys Breath

• Choose flowers that are in good shape.

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1 Yard of 3 Ribbon

• Choose a color that compliments the flower.

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Wire

• Use 26 wire for bows
• Use 22 wire for flowers

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Corsage Pins

• Use Pearl tipped pins.

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Step 2 Wire and Tape Carnation

• Remove flower stem
• Wire using the piercing method
• Tape to cover all of the wire

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Step 3 Select and Tape Babys Breath and
Foliage

• Use 3-4 piece of foliage
• Remove leaves from bottom 1
• Place foliage behind carnation.
• Use small sprigs of babys breath above and below
  carnation
• Position and tape both to carnation

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Step 4 Make a Bow

• Use 1 yard of ribbon
• Use 26 gauge wire
• Tape the wire
• Make with at least 4 loops as directed in a
  previous lesson

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Step 5 Add Bow to Corsage

• Separate wires holding bow
• Wrap wires around corsage stem
• Clip wires to 1 and lay flat against stem.
• Tape the stem to cover the wires

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Step 6 Add Finishing Touches

• Hook, Curl, or Curve the end of the stem
• Add the Corsage Pin
• Place in Cooler

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Step 7 Clean the Work Area

• Put away all materials
• Sweep and Clean up area.