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Floral Design Bud Vase Construction

Floral Design Bud Vase Construction. Bud Vase. A tall, narrow container with a small neck designed to hole one or a small number of flowers. Quick and easy Great for hospital patients, Mother’s Day, and/or Valentine’s Day. Step 1: Select Materials. 2 long-stem roses (any color)

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Floral Design Bud Vase Construction

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  1. Floral DesignBud Vase Construction

  2. Bud Vase • A tall, narrow container with a small neck designed to hole one or a small number of flowers. • Quick and easy • Great for hospital patients, Mother’s Day, and/or Valentine’s Day

  3. Step 1: Select Materials • 2 long-stem roses (any color) • 2-3 stems leatherleaf • 1 stem baby’s breath or other filler flower • Other Foliage (Optional) • 1 ½ yards #3 ribbon • Wire • Floral Tape • Bud Vase • Card and Pick (optional)

  4. Step 2: Fill Vase with Water • Fill bud vase with preservative water to within 2 inches of the top.

  5. Step 3: Remove Lower Foliage • Remove all foliage and thorns that will be under water to prevent rot and ethylene gas.

  6. Step 4: Cut the Flower Stem • Cut the flower stem to a height of 1 ½ to 2 times the height of the vase.

  7. Step 5: Wire the Rose • Use 22 gauge wire • Use the straight-wire method • Gradually wrap wire around the stem, being careful not to break off leaves • Do NOT tape

  8. Step 6: Insert the Flower into the Vase • Place the rose in the vase • Turn the most desirable side outward.

  9. Step 7: Add Foliage • Select 2 pieces of leatherleaf that are slightly taller than the flower • Place these behind the flower • They should be triangular in appearance and may bend slightly away from the flowers

  10. Step 8: Add Baby’s Breath • Add a sprig of baby’s breath • Baby’s breath should surround the rose inside of the foliage

  11. Step 9: Make and Insert a Bow • Make a bow using #3 ribbon • Bow color should match flower • Bow should have four to five loops • Attach bow to a pick • Insert the pick into the front of the vase

  12. Step 10: Refrigerate • Place the completed vase in the cooler or refrigerator to help preserve the flowers.

  13. Step 11: Clean up the Work Area • Put away all materials • Sweep and clean the work area

  14. Congratulations!You Did a Great Job

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