Step 1
Measure the circumference of the animal's neck, to determine the
length needed for the leather band.
Step 2
Punch one grommet into each end of the leather band, ¼-inch
in from each end. Thread a length of No. 3-width double-face
satin ribbon through each of the two grommets, and secure
each length of ribbon to the leather band with a knot.
Step 3
Glue a few air plants to one side of the leather band with liquid
floral adhesive, to make the base for the design.
Step 4
Apply a spot of liquid floral adhesive to the backside of the
three sepals of several individual orchid blooms.
Allow the adhesive to become tacky, and then adhere each
bloom to the leather band.
Step 5
Cut a few orchid stems into 2-inch pieces, and apply a spot of liquid
floral adhesive to each of the stems. Allow the adhesive to become
tacky, and then tuck the stems into the air plants, among the other
blooms, for stabilization and depth.
Step 6
When tying the collar around the animal's neck, make sure
the air plants are facing away from the animal's eyes, to
avoid injury.
MATERIALS
BOTANICALS
Phalaenopsis amabilis (moth orchid)
Tillandsia brachycaulos (air plant)
HARD GOODS
OASIS
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Floral Adhesive
Double-face satin ribbon (No. 3 width — 5/8" / 15 mm)
Leather band
Metal grommets (3/8" / 10 mm)
Hand-press grommet eyelet hole-punch tool
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