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Floral Design Unit Bud Vase Construction. Step – by – Step Directions. Step 1: Select Materials. 1 long-stem rose 2-3 stems baker’s ferns 1 stem baby’s breath Bud Vase Card and Pick Floral sheers or knife. Step 2: Fill Vase with Water.
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Floral Design UnitBud Vase Construction Step – by – Step Directions
Step 1: Select Materials • 1 long-stem rose • 2-3 stems baker’s ferns • 1 stem baby’s breath • Bud Vase • Card and Pick • Floral sheers or knife
Step 2: Fill Vase with Water • Fill bud vase with 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.
Step 4: Cut the Flower Stem • Cut the flower stem so that the height of the flower is 1 ½ to 2 times the height of the vase. • Cut on an angle.
Step 5: Remove the outer petals • The outer petals may have been damaged during shipping & should be removed to expose fresh, clean petals. • Be sure not to leave any petal parts when you pull them off.
Step 6: Insert the Flower into the Vase • Place the rose in the vase. • Turn the most desirable side to the “front”.
Step 7: Add greenery • Select 2 pieces of leather leaf fern 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 11: Clean up the Work Area • Put away all materials • Sweep and clean the work area