Has anybody figured out how to make a tulip boutonierre that wil last? They're all the rage here, and I can't figure out the solution, but it sure would make alot of people happy if you know the answer.
Tulip Boutonierres
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BOSS
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The only thing I can think of would be to do them like we used to do Gardenias, and stem wrap them with a wet cotton clump at the end. But Tulips dehydrate fast, so not sure I'd trust them.
anyone else?
anyone else?
Too hot here to even attempt. Know they'll look good for maybe an hour, and then will blow open or wilt. You might try a tight bud that's just showing color...
master J
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Have you done a test, & if so how long does it last?
I have never done tulip bouts, sorry not much help...
I have never done tulip bouts, sorry not much help...
A friend of mine glues the petals together, then cross wires and tapes the stem. (I'm also guessing she says a quick Novena)
twiggy
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Yep, tried the wet cotton, and the wire, but not the glue. I'll give it a shot to see.
Usually in our hot humid summers, an hour is about as good as it gets, and that isn't long enough to even make it through the first photo session, let alone the ceremony.
Keep the ideas coming!
Usually in our hot humid summers, an hour is about as good as it gets, and that isn't long enough to even make it through the first photo session, let alone the ceremony.
Keep the ideas coming!
wildflowerschicago
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We make them all the time (in spring, when it's not too hot). I just cross wire them and wrap them in a tulip leaf. I have never had a problem...although, now you're all making me nervous!!! I love the idea of gluing the petals to keep them closed. 
I am going to re-post some tips I learned from Kathie Thomas AIFD. Since I learned and tried these techniques.......even in the HOT summertime, I HAVE NO FEAR IN USING AND SELLING TULIPS. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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HERE'S THE REPOST:
Ok, This trick on using tulips comes from Kathi Thomas AIFD. She used this for a relatives wedding and I have used her technique several times since and thanks to this technique, I have no fear about promising tulips.
First of all...........Make up a mix of Elmers Glue and water - 1/2 glue and 1/2 water ( alternatively, you can use clear egg whites ) - you brush the tulips with this mixure. It will hold the blooms in a closed state.
Secondly, to secure the stems in a hand-tied, AFTER the egg/glue coating has dried, - take your CLEAR 1/4 inch grid tape.......begin at the top of a central grouping of tulips ( say three or four in hand ) and spiral the sticky tape around the stems going down the stems. Add more tulips and wrap again with the clear tape......again in a downward spiral.......continue with the next layer of tulips, then tape, tulips then tape.
The tape holds the stems securely.........is clear so it can be hidden with any and all manner of stem wrapping/covering.......and by going in a downward spiral......you lessen the chance of cutting into the stem. By using the tape, you also help to retard the growth of the stem and your bouquet holds it's shape better.
Now, Boutonierres/Buttonholes - trim the end of the stem to approximately two/three inches below the bloom. Dip/coat the ENTIRE stem/bloom with egg white or the elmers glue/water mixture...........let dry.
Take a galax leaf......use smithers oasis cold glue to wrap it around the tulips stem in a cone shape. If you want to add a bit of bling/accent to the bout, then use your glue to edge the galax with a length of gold cording.
I should mention that Kathi used this technique for a Texas summer outdoor wedding.
Read more: Tulip bride's bouquet
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First of all...........Make up a mix of Elmers Glue and water - 1/2 glue and 1/2 water ( alternatively, you can use clear egg whites ) - you brush the tulips with this mixure. It will hold the blooms in a closed state.
Secondly, to secure the stems in a hand-tied, AFTER the egg/glue coating has dried, - take your CLEAR 1/4 inch grid tape.......begin at the top of a central grouping of tulips ( say three or four in hand ) and spiral the sticky tape around the stems going down the stems. Add more tulips and wrap again with the clear tape......again in a downward spiral.......continue with the next layer of tulips, then tape, tulips then tape.
The tape holds the stems securely.........is clear so it can be hidden with any and all manner of stem wrapping/covering.......and by going in a downward spiral......you lessen the chance of cutting into the stem. By using the tape, you also help to retard the growth of the stem and your bouquet holds it's shape better.
Now, Boutonierres/Buttonholes - trim the end of the stem to approximately two/three inches below the bloom. Dip/coat the ENTIRE stem/bloom with egg white or the elmers glue/water mixture...........let dry.
Take a galax leaf......use smithers oasis cold glue to wrap it around the tulips stem in a cone shape. If you want to add a bit of bling/accent to the bout, then use your glue to edge the galax with a length of gold cording.
I should mention that Kathi used this technique for a Texas summer outdoor wedding.
Read more: Tulip bride's bouquet
Where professional florists grow FC Professional Florist Community
Thanks so much, RKW...I'll do a test today. Although considdering the source, I imagine the test will be un-necessary!
I appreciate the info!
JP
I appreciate the info!
JP
Like I said, back when the AIFD Design E-forum was getting started, the boutonierre trick was posted by Kathy and I have used it several times. Using the clear oasis tape in a downward spiral was developed through trial and error.......and once I got it right, I have never looked back.
Two full days later, and the boutonierre looks GREAT! No wilting...actually the poor thing couldn't wilt if it wanted to, it is in full glue-a-mortis...yet it still looks pretty good!
Only problem is the splotchy white coating covering the bloom...if I had used a white tulip you wouldn't see it, but I used a red tulip, so that I could see what was going on. I will re-test using a weaker solution, and also try a white tulip because that is usually what brides are asking for,
But, really, for the un-believers out there...(like I was)
trust RKW...it works!!!!
Thanks, Rikky!
JP
Only problem is the splotchy white coating covering the bloom...if I had used a white tulip you wouldn't see it, but I used a red tulip, so that I could see what was going on. I will re-test using a weaker solution, and also try a white tulip because that is usually what brides are asking for,
But, really, for the un-believers out there...(like I was)
trust RKW...it works!!!!
Thanks, Rikky!
JP
