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STEP
BY
STEP
Ste 1
Create the base for the fl ower crown by
twisting two lengths of jute-covered wire
together to create a series of consecutive
"fi gure-eight"-like loops. The length of the
resulting "chain-link"-like base should be
equal to the diameter of the wearer's head.
Tie a length of decorative ribbon to each
end of the jute-covered-wire base, to tie the
fl ower crown snugly onto the wearer's head.
DESIGN TIP: You can also use chenille stems
or other fi ber-covered wire to create the base,
but this jute-covered wire creates a stronger,
sturdier base on which to glue the fl owers.
Ste 2
Lay the jute-covered-wire base out fl at.
Apply adhesive dashes or strips to the
entire length of one side of the base, and
then press Eucalyptus leaves, in a slightly
overlapping manner, onto the adhesive
dashes or strips. This creates a smooth
surface for the back of the fl ower crown,
making it comfortable to wear.
DESIGN TIP: You can also glue the leaves
to the base with liquid fl oral adhesive, but
using adhesive strips or dashes is quicker
and less messy.
Ste 3
Flip the jute-covered-wire base over so that
the leaf-covered side is down. Begin gluing
spray roses onto the exposed wire side of
the base with liquid fl oral adhesive, starting
with the largest and most-open blooms.
Ste 4
Glue in sprigs of waxfl ower and individual
green Pittosporum leaves, to camoufl age
any exposed mechanics and to give the
design a fuller and fi nished look.
BOTANICALS
• Rosa spp. 'Be Loving' (spray rose)
from Rosaprima
• Rosa spp. 'Sahara Sensation' (spray rose)
from Rosaprima
• Chamelaucium uncinatum
(waxfl ower, Geraldton waxfl ower)
• Pittosporum tobira (Japanese Pittosporum,
Australian laurel, mock orange)
• Eucalyptus spp. leaves
(eucalypt, Australian gum, gum tree)
HARD GOODS
• OASIS
®
UGLU
™
Adhesive Strips or Dashes
• OASIS
®
Floral Adhesive
• Jute-covered wire (alternatively, chenille
stems or OASIS
™
Rustic Wire)
• Ribbon
Materials
