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MATERIALS BOTANICALS •Astrantia major 'Roma' (masterwort, great masterwort) •Clematis integrifolia 'Amazing Rome' (virgin's bower, leather flower, vase vine) •Syringa vulgaris 'Dark Koster' (lilac) •Ranunculus asiaticus 'Elegance Viola' (Persian buttercup) •Thryptomene saxicola (rock Thryptomene, rock myrtle, rock heath myrtle) •Ligustrum vulgare, berries (common privet) HARD GOODS •OASIS ® Floral Adhesive •Floralife ® Crowning Glory ® •Metal or plastic choker collar necklace STEP 1 Choose a costume jewelry blank choker collar necklace that is flat and wide enough to glue onto. Next, choose flowers in a variety of sizes and textures, in a palette that will complement the wearer's dress and skin tone. You'll need mostly small flowers, and they should be as flat as possible. (Think of a Ranunculus blossom as opposed to a rose head.) STEP 2 Apply liquid floral adhesive to the surface of the necklace, and allow it to become tacky. You may apply the adhesive to one section at a time or to the entire necklace at once, depending on how you like to design—and how quickly. STEP 3 Remove the entire stem from each flower, cutting each one as flat as possible. Apply a drop of liquid floral adhesive to the base of each flower, and allow it to become tacky. STEP 4 Place the botanicals onto the adhesive- covered surface of the necklace, in whatever pattern or design you choose. the finishing spray to dry completely before packaging the design and placing it into a floral cooler. NOTE ABOUT FINISHING SPRAYS: Exterior-coating finishing sprays, like Floralife ® Crowning Glory ® , are formulated for designs that have limited or no access to water, such as corsages, boutonnières, headpieces, hand-tied bouquets, etc. Cellular-level finishing sprays, such as Floralife ® Finishing Touch, are developed for use on finished arrangements that have a water source via a container or floral foam. Place the largest flowers first, filling in between them with the smaller blooms, berries, etc.; this will enable you to create balance and line. Hold each botanical firmly against the necklace for a few seconds so that it adheres securely. Be sure to cover the entire necklace base, and remove any strings of adhesive. STEP 5 Allow the adhesive to dry completely. Then, spray the completed design with an exterior-coating finishing spray, such as Floralife ® Crowning Glory ® . Allow Step by Step Extra Features and Video Online FloristsReview.com R E A D O N L I N E 41

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