Design
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loral fascinators are fun alternatives to flower crowns, and there are many ways to design them. Recently, I
explored making a base for these designs with chenille stems. Why? Chenille stems are super flexible, making
it easy to mold the fascinator perfectly to the wearer's head; they are soft to the touch; and they provide a
great surface on which to glue botanical materials. In addition, chenille-stem bases can be made in any size and
configuration, offering myriad style options.
Eucomis comosa (pineapple flower,
pineapple lily) florets
Allium christophii
(star-of-Persia,
Persian onion,
ornamental
onion) florets
Clematis spp.
(virgin's bower,
leather flower,
vase vine)
Viola tricolor
(Johnny jump-up,
European wild
pansy, miniature
pansy)
Celosia
argentea
var. cristata
(coxcomb,
crested
Celosia)
Vaccinium spp. (blueberries)
Sedum spp.
(stonecrop)
Asplenium nidus
(bird's-nest fern)
leaves—4"-6" long
Rhododendron
spp. stamens
Origanum rotundifolium x scabrum 'Kent
Beauty' (round-leaved oregano,
ornamental oregano, Kent oregano)
Atlantic
®
Traditional Chenille Stems
(7); OASIS
™
Bullion Wire; OASIS
™
Paddle Wire, Spool Wire or Florist
Wire (26 gauge); and OASIS
®
Floral Adhesive from Oasis Floral
Products/Smithers-Oasis Company
Hairpins/Bobby pins (4)
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Floral design and text by Françoise Weeks; Floral design photos by Theresa Bear
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