If any of you saw my post last week you will know that I am trying to switch from wire and taping to glueing corsages. Well, I was trying to think of what to use as a base that wouldn't cost a lot since it is covered by flowers anyways. I went to the craft store and bought a sheet of foam and cut out a small circle to try as a base and it worked great. It is a very cheap soultion since it was about $1 for a 12x18 sheet. I just thought I would share with my fellow florists since everyone here is always so helpful.
I discovered a cheap base for glued corsages
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Flowerchatter03
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We also use the plastic center out of the corsage tape. After the tape is used, you cut a place in the plastic (so that you can get it on your wrist). Then you cover with an inexpensive ribbon. The "bracelet" part of it is basically free.
Tracy D'Amico
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Photo of your creation? I too would like the swtich - I had a brief lesson from NavyBrat that used a chenille stem base, with lots of pretty ribbons ... maybe this year for prom we'll make the switcheroo.
I watched the webisode on this technique on ubloom.com and have since made several corsages with just glue. I can see where the old wire and taping will come into play sometimes but for the most part we are switching. It is so easy and makes my creative mind roll with the possibilities. I have used silk ivy and greenery as a base, the chenille stems, and decorative wire with several ribbons. I would love to see a pic of the foam base.
Unfortunately with 2 weddings on Saturday I didn't have time to take pictures, but I will make up another and post a picture. You couldn't see the foam at all but it gave it something that the corsage pin could go thru. I went to Hobby Lobby today and picked up some more sheets of the foam since they had it 30% off so it was only 70 cents. I also bought a circle cutter from the scrapbook section so that I can try using that to cut the foam into totally rounded shapes. Anyways, I used ruscus, cream spray roses, white freesia, crystal sprays and white ribbon. I am sorry if this is long, my brain is having a hard time functioning after 5 weddings in 1 week.
cherrie
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I use two never wilt leaves for the base of my wrist corsages. Use this technique on the Fitz products, scrunchies, and the bead bracelets I pick up at the Hong Kong import stores for 50 cents. It's important to remove the leaves from their wires, as they come off in the cooler. Works fab.
You can also easily use the #9 velvet ribbon. We use it on bottom and top of the corsage base. It gives a nice finish underneath and feels good on the girl's wrist and then a nice base for gluing. You can trim into an oval shape if you want.
The velvet trick is from Paul Miller during one of his Teleflora Unit programs.
The velvet trick is from Paul Miller during one of his Teleflora Unit programs.
ctherose
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Just need some quick clarification. So you glue all the stuff on, and then pin throught the foam backing? Do you glue ribbon too? I'm just so curious for other techniques. I glued for Mother's Day many years ago. Can't really remember how I did it, but corsage sales are down for moms here, so wire/tape is probably faster.
BTW, found something new for wrist corsages: rhinestone-studded black elastic from fabric dept. @ Hobby Lobby. Make my own wristlet--cold-glue ends together, wire on bow & trim wire, cold-glue felt on the back to provide comfort. Looks snazzy, comfy, girls are loving it!
BTW, found something new for wrist corsages: rhinestone-studded black elastic from fabric dept. @ Hobby Lobby. Make my own wristlet--cold-glue ends together, wire on bow & trim wire, cold-glue felt on the back to provide comfort. Looks snazzy, comfy, girls are loving it!
Good tips! I found a stiff felt product at craft stores, I cut the felt in 2" x1" rectangle and fold it over the top of bangle,sequin,whatever bracelet, staple the end (soft staple down) and trim. We use this technique all the time. Wiring is a pain. Also, use oriental pine for basis-all the little tentacles are good to hold material. Never had a problem with this tech.
Yes, this was for pin on corsages not wrist ones. You can pin right thru the foam with no problem and when I tried it I actually found that they pull on the fabric less than the traditional wired and taped kind since the foam also helps to stabalize the flowers.
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