Extra Features and Video Online FloristsReview.com
R E A D O N L I N E
41
STEP 1
Cut a 10-inch length of 1-inch-wide
decorative flat aluminum wire; this will be
the base for the design. Beginning at one
end of the length of flat wire, cut three
equal-width strips into the wire, each about
halfway into the length of the wire (approx-
imately 5 inches). Use a serrated scissors
to create textural edges. Bend each strip
forward, and curl the ends, both under
and over, creating varying-length strips,
using needle-nose or jewelry pliers.
Next, beginning at the opposite end of
the length of flat wire, cut inward into the
center of the wire, to create two strips.
Bend one strip over, to create a "shelter,"
and curl the end of the other strip.
STEP 2
Cut two or three long lengths of aluminum wire, and curl both ends of each piece to create
organic, free-form coils and swirls. Attach the aluminum wire accents to the flat-wire base
with adhesive dashes. Fashion the aluminum wire accents to organically and artfully wend
around the flat-wire base to add movement, rhythm and dimension.
STEP 3
Place adhesive dashes onto the flat-
wire base where you want to position
the botanical materials. Gently yet
firmly press individual blooms onto
the adhesive dashes.
NOTE: This technique works well with
delicate and lightweight botanicals and
is less messy than liquid floral adhesive.
STEP 4
Artfully arrange blades of lily grass to create
movement and dimension. Attach the lily
grass to the flat-wire base, where desired,
with adhesive dashes.
STEP 5
Attach a BoutStix
™
Floral Magnet to
the backside of the flat-wire base with
adhesive dashes.
Step by Step
BOTANICALS
• Phalaenopsis amabilis, miniature
(moth orchid)
• Astrantia major
(masterwort, great masterwort)
•Liriope muscari (lily grass)
MATERIALS
HARD GOODS
•BoutStix
™
Floral Magnets
•OASIS
®
1" Flat Wire, Silver
•OASIS
®
Aluminum Wire, Red
•OASIS
®
UGLU
™
Adhesive Dashes
