Floral Wire has a multitude of uses
with different gauges used for different purposes. The higher the gauge, the smaller
in diameter and more delicate the wire. A low-gauge wire like a 16 or 18 gauge wire
is used for supporting flower stems, binding florist netting around floral foam and
securing floral foam into a container. 21- and 22- gauge wires are a good all
purpose wire used for securing bows. 26-gauge wire is used primarily in corsage an
boutonniere making.
16
gauge,12", Pack of 25 Wires, FS1100, price, $2.75
21
gauge,12", Pack of 25 Wires, FS1101, price, $2.75
26
gauge,12", Pack of 25 Wires, FS1102, price, $2.75
Corsage
Tape
Used exclusively for corsage and
wedding work, Corsage Tape is a non-sticky tape used to wrap wired flower stems, and to
tape flower stems together.
You activate Corsage Tape by stretching it as you wrap a
flower stem. The stretching briefly melts a wax layer in the tape and allows the
tape to then stick to itself.
Available in three colors; Dark Green, Light Green and White.
FS1007,
price, $3.00 Pack of Two Rolls
Oasis Floral Adhesive
Also known as "Cold Glue", Oasis Floral
Adhesive is a wonderful product that allows you to actually glue fresh flowers to ribbon
or tule, to foliages and garland. This product adds a whole new dimension to corsage
making. Floral Adhesive comes in an easy to use 39 gram squeeze tube, with resealable cap.
FS1008,
price, $6.50, single tube
Crowning
Glory, 16 oz bottle with spray head
Crowning Glory is like a hand lotion for flowers. It helps to seal the surface of
the blossoms and leaves of cut flowers, thus slowing the transpiration and water loss of
the flowers. Crowning Glory is excellent for use on corsages and wedding flowers.
It will also help to prolong the life of vase flowers. To use, you simple
spray a fine mist of Crowning Glory on your arrangement or corsage. Allow the
flowers to dry at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes.
FS1004,
16 oz bottle with spray head, $8.00
Colored
Metallic Bullion WireThis very fine-guage
design wire is wonderful for adding a decorative finish to contemporary floral designs,
wedding bouquets, corsages and boutonnières.
The wire is lightly crimped to add texture and reflective qualities in three metallic
colors. These wires have become an essential part of my designer's tool box.
Available in 7 delightful colors; Apple Green, Purple, Strong Pink, Red, Blue, Dark Green
and Black. 28 Gauge, 820 ft / Spool
FS1140,
price, $10.50 per spool.
Wedding
Flower Style
Wedding Flower Style by the John Henry Company is a glorious collection of 650 floral
designs. All of the designs are new, up-to-date and cover everything from simple and
traditional to extravagant and sensational.
This essential collection of ten instructional DVDs covers every aspect of floral design
for a full-service wedding: Classic Round Bridal Bouquets, Wedding Corsages &
Boutonnieres, Cascade Style Bridal Bouquets, Hand-Tied Bridal Bouquets, Hand-Wired Bridal
Bouquets, Halos and Flower Girl Accessories, Wedding Reception Centerpieces, Wedding
Ceremony Altar Flowers, Wedding Ceremony Candelabra Flowers and Wedding Ceremony Pew
Flowers. You will discover beautiful, innovative designs presented in an easy-to-learn,
step-by-step method. These DVDs are a must for every wedding designer’s reference
library.
