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Step1:  WIRING TECHNIQUES

There are two basic wiring techniques used to wire the flowers and foliages in this project

Pierce:  Flowers that have a prominent calyx at the base should be wired using the pierce method. The calyx is the bulb-like part of the stem just below the flower. Flowers such as Roses and Carnations are perfect to pierce. To pierce wire, take a 22 gauge wire and feed it through the calyx half way. Then bend down. Flowers with heavier heads need to be cross-pierced using two wires. Pierce one direction as before and then add another wire the opposite direction crossing through the calyx again.

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Clutch:  Flowers that have small skinny stems such as filler materials need to be clutched. To clutch wire a flower, gather several stems together and hold between your pointer finger and thumb. Add wire perpendicular and holding onto one end wrap around the stems several times. Bend both wires down and your set. The cedar as well as the berries are clutch wired in this bouquet.
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Poinsettias:   These blossoms require more care and attention when wiring to use in a bridal bouquet.  Cut each individual blossom and burn the bottom over a candle to seal its sap.  This fragile flower does not hold up well without a water source.  To solve this dilemma, I use miniature water tubes to provide the blossoms with moisture.   Just insert each stem into the water tube and wire with a 22 gauge wire.  The technique I use is to fold the wire over the top of the tubes after the poinsettia is inserted and bend the ends down over the side. Corsage tape each tube from the top to the bottom of wires to hold it in place. image004.05.03.02 Christmas Bride 2001 3.jpg (10490 bytes)
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