Floral Design Bud Vase Construction Step – by – Step Directions

Step 1: Select Materials 1 long-stem rose or 1 carnation (any color) 2-3 stems leatherleaf 1 stem baby’s breath or other filler flower Other Foliage (Optional) 1 ½ yards #3 ribbon Wire Floral Tape Bud Vase Card and Pick

Step 2: Fill Vase with Water Fill bud vase with preservative water to within 2 inches of the top.

Step 3: Remove Lower Foliage Remove all foliage and thorns that will be under water to prevent rot and ethylene gas.

Step 4: Cut the Flower Stem Cut the flower stem to a height of 1 ½ to 2 times the height of the vase.

Step 5: Wire the Rose Use 22 gauge wire Use the straight-wire method Gradually wrap wire around the stem, being careful not to break off leaves Do NOT tape

Step 6: Insert the Flower into the Vase Place the rose in the vase Turn the most desirable side outward.

Step 7: Add Foliage Select 2 pieces of leatherleaf that are slightly taller than the flower Place these behind the flower They should be triangular in appearance and may bend slightly away from the flowers

Step 8: Add Baby’s Breath Add a sprig of baby’s breath Baby’s breath should surround the rose inside of the foliage

Step 9: Make and Insert a Bow Make a bow using #3 ribbon Bow color should match flower Bow should have four to five loops Attach bow to a pick Insert the pick into the front of the vase

Step 10: Refrigerate Place the completed vase in the cooler or refrigerator to help preserve the flowers.

Step 11: Clean up the Work Area Put away all materials Sweep and clean the work area

Congratulations! You Did a Great Job