How to Make a Corsage in 5 Easy Steps
A great way to save money and have fun while completing a DIY project with fresh flowers is by making your own corsage. Whether it’s for a prom, wedding, or another special event, making a corsage requires just a few supplies and a few simple steps to follow. Here at Cascade Flowers Wholesale, we’re listing everything you need to create a pretty corsage for yourself or someone else in no time at all.
Make a Fresh Flower Corsage in 5 Simple Steps
Supplies: Ribbon, shears, floral tape and wire, floral glue (or hot glue gun), wristlet.
Florals: 1 to 3 hardy flowers, 1-2 types of greenery, a filler flower
Step 1. Prep your flowers
Make sure the flowers you have chosen have been prepped so they are ready for you to work with. For example, guard petals should be removed along with any excess greenery, stems should be trimmed, and then the blooms should be placed in water until it’s time for you to make the corsage. For any greenery, trim each sprig down to about three inches. (For tips on the best flowers to use for corsages, go here).
Step 2. Cut and bind
Cut the stems off the flowers so that only ½ to 1 inch of stem directly underneath the bud remains. Wrap wire around the stems. This makes it easier to bend and move the flowers into your desired position. After wrapping with wire, start from the top of the bloom and wrap floral tape around the stem twice.
Step 3. Assemble the primary blooms
Tape all of the primary flowers you are using together into one bundle. Next, tape the filler flower stems together in a separate bundle. Bind the two bundles together with wire, trim the ends, and then wrap with floral tape.
Step 4. Attach flowers to the wristlet
Use florist wire to attach the bundle of flowers to a wristband, bracelet, or wristlet. The stem of the flowers should be pointing to the elbow.
Step 5. Attach ribbon
Use one wide ribbon or several smaller ribbons to form a bow. Use either wire or glue to hold the bow’s shape and adhere it to the bundle of flowers. After the bow is attached, your corsage is ready to wear!
Tip: Make your corsage no sooner than the day before your event to keep the flowers at their freshest.
Interested in making a boutonniere, also? Then check out our How to Make a Boutonniere in 5 Easy Steps blog!
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