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Hands On: Cascading Callas
Written by Canadian Florist Magazine   
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Photography by Bochsler Creative Solutions.
Product donated by Hofland.


“Make the design frame weeks in advance and glue on fresh product the day before needed. A great time saver!”

Fresh Floral Products
  • 15 mini callas
  • 4 pothos leaves

Hard Goods
  • assorted size clear bead
  • stick-ems
  • bullion wire 28-gauge
  • metallic wire 24-gauge
  • one metre foam covered wire roping
  • two metres #9 metallic ribbon
  • two metres #9 sheer ribbon
  • 12 variegated monkey grass

Construction
  • Cut rope length in half.
  • Cover foam wire with one layer metallic ribbon then one layer sheer ribbon.
  • Band roping with 24-gauge metallic wire.
  • Place two ends of roping together and overlap eight inches. Double wrap
  • this portion with 28-gauge metallic wire for security (this spot becomes the area needed to grip the bouquet).
  • Twist roping and tie together at tip.
  • Band monkey grass with 28-gauge bullion.
  • Wire monkey grass in place.
  • Glue pothos leaves and callas into bouquet.
  • Glue on clear gems.

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Kathy Mustard AIFD, CAFA, is president of Creative Floral Concepts Inc., in Hamilton, Ont. The company specializes in window display, visual merchandising and consulting.
 
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