With prom looming nearby, I'm looking for tips on making perfect "tipped" roses using floral paint. Sometimes they are perfect, other times I waste several trying to get them to look right. Anyone have tried and trued methods?
Opinions on painted roses
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felicityflowers
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A little "backwards"
But after fighting this problem for years this is how we do it. We spray a little of the paint into a liner and then we dip the head of the flower down into the paint. This prevents overspray and it tips them perfectly. I am sure this could be done with the non-spray paint but, we don't keep that stuff around. We used this method for homecoming this year and it worked great. We used alot less paint and flowers since we didn't have any "do overs". Best Wishes!!
Heather
But after fighting this problem for years this is how we do it. We spray a little of the paint into a liner and then we dip the head of the flower down into the paint. This prevents overspray and it tips them perfectly. I am sure this could be done with the non-spray paint but, we don't keep that stuff around. We used this method for homecoming this year and it worked great. We used alot less paint and flowers since we didn't have any "do overs". Best Wishes!!
Heather
Tracy D'Amico
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Like felicityflowers, but we spray onto a scrap piece of cello, then "roll" the tips of the roses ... preferring the Just for Flowers sheer sprays over anything else. They're more sublte, but appease the "can you tip the roses blue" crowd.
Also, we do the same with glitter. I know I know, so 80's, but the kids like it. We spray "Tack glue onto a scrap, "roll" the tips in glue, then dip them in the glitter.
Another tip, sheer ribbon sprays well if you don't have just the right color ... I've mixed to get turquoise to match a dress swatch, or sprayed if we ran out of a particular color. Just for Flowers again, but any spray will work. It has been a lifesaver when I didn't realize we ran out of certain colors.
good luck!
tracy
Also, we do the same with glitter. I know I know, so 80's, but the kids like it. We spray "Tack glue onto a scrap, "roll" the tips in glue, then dip them in the glitter.
Another tip, sheer ribbon sprays well if you don't have just the right color ... I've mixed to get turquoise to match a dress swatch, or sprayed if we ran out of a particular color. Just for Flowers again, but any spray will work. It has been a lifesaver when I didn't realize we ran out of certain colors.
good luck!
tracy
felicityflowers
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We don't carry any other color besides white for prom anymore. You get those girls who want a shade of peach that you could never find to save your life and they only want a 3 bloom corsage so, instead of buying one whole bunch of spray roses we just spray the white until we get the right shade. It saves us a lot of time, energy, and headache. Tracy, we do the glitter thing to and the kids love it. For the kids, the more "bling" the better.
Heather
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We had the 4 local high school proms today. And this is a first...every last item was picked up...still can't believe it.
We tip with glitter but not with spray paint of any kind. We just won't do it. If God didn't grow a flower in a certain color it must be for a reason. Now if we can get the fashion designers to follow suit.
We carry roses and sprays in every shade of every color. We also carry hundreds of sheer ribbons in every color of the rainbow. We make them pick their color when they order...that way we both know it's a match.
Good luck to all of you who have proms on Mother's Day weekend!
We tip with glitter but not with spray paint of any kind. We just won't do it. If God didn't grow a flower in a certain color it must be for a reason. Now if we can get the fashion designers to follow suit.
We carry roses and sprays in every shade of every color. We also carry hundreds of sheer ribbons in every color of the rainbow. We make them pick their color when they order...that way we both know it's a match.
Good luck to all of you who have proms on Mother's Day weekend!
NavyBrat
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We never, ever spray paint flowers...just won't do it. We recommend ribbons/trims in the color of the dress to go with the "natural" color of the flowers. Our sales technique is to explain that the flowers should be "complimentary" to the dress color. We don't even have spray paint in the shop. Dont' miss the stuff either...I can't breathe those fumes! Glitter yes, but only if they ask. For boutonniere requests to match dresses-like turquoise...we recommend the customer have the boutonniere stem ribbon wrapped in the color to match the dress. Fee-additional $2.50 to have the stem wrapped with ribbon. It's a great add on sale and easy to do.
Joe Mioux
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Painted roses.....
hmm.......
why? how many varieties exist?
Just having some fun....
We have two proms, one RC first communion and one really large Lutheran Confirmation. Prom corsages are almost finished. We still have to do about 40 corsages before noon tomorrow. ( I really hope I get some help tomorrow.)
Ninety-five percent of our corsage work is white rose wrist corsages accessorized with a bunch of stuff. Personally, I try to lead the girls away from tipping roses, it never seems to look good.
With that said, if they want it we will do it and the way we do it is spray paint on the cellophane and dob. Today, I tried something different and dobbed the tips as well as the sides of the rose. It added a different dimension to the flower. I liked it.
Another way is to place your hand inside a cellophane bag hold the flower tight around your thumb and index finger. Just expose the very tips of the petals and spray away. That will give you a more uniform look.
BTW: I really really dislike corsage work.
Joe
hmm.......
why? how many varieties exist?
Just having some fun....
We have two proms, one RC first communion and one really large Lutheran Confirmation. Prom corsages are almost finished. We still have to do about 40 corsages before noon tomorrow. ( I really hope I get some help tomorrow.)
Ninety-five percent of our corsage work is white rose wrist corsages accessorized with a bunch of stuff. Personally, I try to lead the girls away from tipping roses, it never seems to look good.
With that said, if they want it we will do it and the way we do it is spray paint on the cellophane and dob. Today, I tried something different and dobbed the tips as well as the sides of the rose. It added a different dimension to the flower. I liked it.
Another way is to place your hand inside a cellophane bag hold the flower tight around your thumb and index finger. Just expose the very tips of the petals and spray away. That will give you a more uniform look.
BTW: I really really dislike corsage work.
Joe
Connie
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We do it all, or as much as we can, for these teens. Tipping, coloring, wrapping, ribbon-color matching, whatever we can. To tip the roses, we wrap the rose (except the tips) loosely in a paper towel (anything would do) to protect our hands, and spray the desired color of Just for Flowers. We also add all sorts of embellishments such as jewels, tiny butterflies, lights, beads, keepsake bracelets. We charge extra for it all, and these kids have the money. We have found that often the accompanying parent will spend even more. A $50-60 order is not unusual for corsage and boutonniere "to match."
we stopped tipping roses several years ago when you just could never find the exact shade of blue.... Also when they didn't like the fact that it doesn't look like the tips on the carnation....
Now we use accessories to accent the roses and that is a heck of a lot easier to change out if the shade isn't EXACTLY right.
Now we use accessories to accent the roses and that is a heck of a lot easier to change out if the shade isn't EXACTLY right.
Connie, $50 - 60 for a set??!! Wow, that is awesome that you can get it. Around here I am lucky if they want to spend $30 on the set.
We used the JH prom book this year and although we still had quite a few that order a "classic" corsage of spray roses, baby's breath and pretty ribbon, we had almost half of our orders were for something that had some freshness to it. No one went for the butterflies this year but I'll bet that next year they will.
Didn't mean to hijack the conversation but was impressed so I had to comment!
Smiles
We used the JH prom book this year and although we still had quite a few that order a "classic" corsage of spray roses, baby's breath and pretty ribbon, we had almost half of our orders were for something that had some freshness to it. No one went for the butterflies this year but I'll bet that next year they will.
Didn't mean to hijack the conversation but was impressed so I had to comment!
Smiles
carol
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Some one here complained about the JH corsage book showing pricey flowers that no one would buy. Well this weekend on prom couple bought the PHF24-12 rhinestone & stephanotis corsage & PHF25-11 step. bout. with extra thinestone bout pins... a $120.00 order!!!! WOW..
We sold almost 30 rhinestone bracelot corsages and a lot of rhinestone bout pins for $2.95 each.
I am so impressed. Before this our average corsage was about $16.00 with some more and lots cheaper. In rural NH that was the norm...
The best part of these rhinestone wristers is that it is so easy to glue.., bow is already attached. I was nervous of the price but when all is said and done it takes less than 5 minutes to make one of these $35.00 corsages and almost 15 minutes to make the handwired $16.00 ones we did last year.
We have glued corsages for years but until this wrister came out we had to do the bow, attach to the wrister etc before we even started with the flowers. the labor was more expensive that the wrister. If we need to add color it is easy to insert accent ribbons, etc.
Only trick we found was to use more glue than you expected at first.. let it dry and shake vigorously before boxing it.. better it falls apart on our design desk than at the prom
We sold almost 30 rhinestone bracelot corsages and a lot of rhinestone bout pins for $2.95 each.
I am so impressed. Before this our average corsage was about $16.00 with some more and lots cheaper. In rural NH that was the norm...
The best part of these rhinestone wristers is that it is so easy to glue.., bow is already attached. I was nervous of the price but when all is said and done it takes less than 5 minutes to make one of these $35.00 corsages and almost 15 minutes to make the handwired $16.00 ones we did last year.
We have glued corsages for years but until this wrister came out we had to do the bow, attach to the wrister etc before we even started with the flowers. the labor was more expensive that the wrister. If we need to add color it is easy to insert accent ribbons, etc.
Only trick we found was to use more glue than you expected at first.. let it dry and shake vigorously before boxing it.. better it falls apart on our design desk than at the prom
Prom
I used to hate corsage work, but you know this year I have gone all out with the bling, and I have loved it. The Arm bands, the leg thingy, flower rings and lots of sparkle. I loved it, and the kids did too. I had kids drive from the next county (20 miles) for my corsages. It was cool. I hate tipping and will try the cello thing, I normally dip on a painted piece of paper, but that might work better for me. FUNK IT UP!!! that was great. There were only two shops in the area doing the funky styles and it didn't take long for the word to get out. WE GLUE EVERYTHING. Oh my goosh, to any of you that still wire, WHY!?!?!? Our opening price was 20.00 with the average being 28.00. And very little time in each one. We had our last prom today so in my little new shop in the mid west we sold over 300 corsages. Yea!!! Sorry to toot my own horn, but who better to brag to than you all. Steph
I used to hate corsage work, but you know this year I have gone all out with the bling, and I have loved it. The Arm bands, the leg thingy, flower rings and lots of sparkle. I loved it, and the kids did too. I had kids drive from the next county (20 miles) for my corsages. It was cool. I hate tipping and will try the cello thing, I normally dip on a painted piece of paper, but that might work better for me. FUNK IT UP!!! that was great. There were only two shops in the area doing the funky styles and it didn't take long for the word to get out. WE GLUE EVERYTHING. Oh my goosh, to any of you that still wire, WHY!?!?!? Our opening price was 20.00 with the average being 28.00. And very little time in each one. We had our last prom today so in my little new shop in the mid west we sold over 300 corsages. Yea!!! Sorry to toot my own horn, but who better to brag to than you all. Steph
Connie
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DistinctiveFlorist said:
These sets included add-ons, including keepsake bracelets ($12.99), jewels/beads/butterflies ($1.99 each), ribbon wrap ($1.99), rhinestone bout pin ($1.99), lights ($5.99) and feathers ($2.99). Prices include installation. It all adds up pretty fast, and the teens love the glitz. Parents were willing to spend more for "his/her last prom." Some had that same thought for the first prom. We don't hard sell, simply offer these.
Flowersbytaffie
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Glue Techniques
Can someone share with me the glue techniques? I had a ton of corsages this past week and my hands are swollen from wiring! No one taught me to glue in floral design school...please share!
Can someone share with me the glue techniques? I had a ton of corsages this past week and my hands are swollen from wiring! No one taught me to glue in floral design school...please share!
flowerknife+us
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To tip roses, try spraying a little of your spray in a cap, glass plate or other. Fold a chenelle stem in half. Dip into paint and then brush across the top of the rose petals. We don't ge this request often but I have found this to be the easiet, cleanest and the method with the most control.
Knifes wife
Knifes wife
oasis floral adhesive
Don't use hot glue/cold glue, it can pop off in the cooler. This was our first year to do all glue, no wiring and it was GREAT!!! I had to convince a wholesaler to carry oasis floral adhesive; then convince WE'VE NEVER DONE IT THAT WAY designers. But it worked!
The tubes of glue are pretty handy, but there is a bottle too.
Make a base for your corsage using premade base, ribbon, etc. Then you just glue the flowers in where you want them. We were a little worried about standard roses in the corsages, but smaller flowers worked great. Just get the glue and make you one. Wear it all day and you will be sold that it will not fall apart.
Use the same glue to do trims, trinkets, ribbon loops, etc. You are welcome to call me if any questions.
Donna
Don't use hot glue/cold glue, it can pop off in the cooler. This was our first year to do all glue, no wiring and it was GREAT!!! I had to convince a wholesaler to carry oasis floral adhesive; then convince WE'VE NEVER DONE IT THAT WAY designers. But it worked!
The tubes of glue are pretty handy, but there is a bottle too.
Make a base for your corsage using premade base, ribbon, etc. Then you just glue the flowers in where you want them. We were a little worried about standard roses in the corsages, but smaller flowers worked great. Just get the glue and make you one. Wear it all day and you will be sold that it will not fall apart.
Use the same glue to do trims, trinkets, ribbon loops, etc. You are welcome to call me if any questions.
Donna
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Why do you tip roses? Are these spray or sweetheart roses?
I don't get it!!
Thanks
Donna
Why do you tip roses? Are these spray or sweetheart roses?
I don't get it!!
Thanks
Donna
I also hate "small" work like wristletts, corsages and bouts, but this year we went with glue. I have to admit, I found myself smiling more and never threw any flowers at the wall or anyone. My hands didn't hurt the next day and all my designers were happy with our finished produts. I am thrilled with the Oasis glue for fresh flowers! Three of my designers went to our local park on last Sat. just to see what the other shops were making for the girls. (The photographer goes to the park for the Prom pictures.) My girls were amazed that approx. 65% were "our" creations with approx. 25% with no flowers what-so-ever and 5% from other local shops. It makes us sad to think that we have over-priced ourselves, along with the price of prom tickets, etc. and that many couples can't afford any flowers. Our average price for a wristlett is 27.50 and 7.50 for a bout. We sell alot of bouquets (hand-held) which average about 45.00.
We only "tip" if we have to, but would rather use ribbons, rhinestones and etc. to color-up the wristlett or bouquet to match a dress color.
We only "tip" if we have to, but would rather use ribbons, rhinestones and etc. to color-up the wristlett or bouquet to match a dress color.
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