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How to Create Mini-arrangements Designed for Centerpieces

Our Place : Episode OPL-447 -- More Projects »
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"America's Flower Man," Dale Rohman shows how to create mini-arrangements designed for centerpieces, individual guest favors, powder rooms, and breakfast trays using toothbrush holders, mini perfume bottles, salt/pepper shakers, demitasse cup and saucer and champagne glasses.

Materials:
spray roses
galax leaves
miniature carnation
astromeria (Peruvian lilies)
miniature calla lilies
cymbidium orchid
rosemary
bear grass
phlox

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Figure A
Arranging tips

  • Utilize toothbrush holders (figure A) and other household or everyday items to display smaller florals.

  • Arrange flowers at different levels to create interest. Follow the same guidelines as a full-size arrangement.
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Figure B
  • Reflex a rose by bending the petals out fully (figure B).
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    Figure C
  • Try arranging flowers in an ornate salt-and-pepper shakers (figure C).

  • Use floral wire to wrap items together.

  • Try pairing an orchid with an herb, for instance a cymbidium orchid with rosemary.
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    Figure D
  • Tie loops or knots in the stems of bear grass for added interest (figure D).
    • Guests
    Dale Rohman
    Entertainment and Floral Expert
    Website: www.americasflowerman.com
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