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Extra Features and Video Online FloristsReview.com R E A D O N L I N E 41 Step by Step STEP 1 Create four supports for the horizontal structure of bleached curly- willow branches. For each support, bundle six pieces of 18-gauge wire, and bind them together with yarn. Place adhesive dashes placed at regular intervals along the length of each wire bundle, to secure the yarn to the bundle. STEP 2 Bind three or four bleached curly-willow branches together with paper-covered wire, and then wrap the bindings with yarn, to decoratively camoufl age the paper- covered wire. STEP 3 Soak a brick of fl oral foam in fl ower- nutrient solution, and anchor it into an oval centerpiece container. Use with clear tape and/or anchor pins, if necessary. Insert the four yarn-covered wire supports vertically into the fl oral foam. Place one bleached curly-willow branch vertically in the center of the four wire supports, to act as a stronger main support. Wire the curly-willow branch structure horizontally to the tops of the fi ve vertical wire and branch supports with paper-covered wire, to create a fl oating, elevated structure. For additional support, place two or three short curly- willow branches atop the fl oral foam, at the base of the vertical supports, to help hold them in place. Secure these branches to the fl oral foam with long wire hairpins. STEP 4 Remove the leaves from 15 or so tulip stems. Place the stems of nine or so tulips through the elevated horizontal branch structure and insert them into the fl oral foam. Cut the stems of the remaining tulips shorter so that they will be suspended by their heads from the branch structure, with the stems dangling in midair. STEP 5 Arrange Hydrangea, hybrid tea and spray roses, and seeded Eucalyptus into the fl oral foam in the oval centerpiece bowl. Add spiral accents of silver fl at wire. STEP 6 Create four (or more) accent vase arrangements to complement the focal arrangement, using Hydrangea, roses and seeded Eucalyptus. Add spiral accents of silver fl at wire to each accent arrangement. DESIGN TIP: Choose containers of varying heights for the accent arrangements, to create varying levels of fl orals in the tablescape. STEP 7 If you are setting up the tablescape at the client's home, place the large focal arrangement in the center of the table, and then position the smaller vase arrangements, votive candles, stems of seeded Eucalyptus and any other coordinating accessories of your choice along the length of the table. DESIGN TIP: Take along (or deliver) a few stems of loose fl owers to add into the napkins. I chose individual spray rose blooms, with the stems wrapped in silver bullion wire. Watch a step-by-step design video on at YouTube.com/c/FloristsReview

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