Tulip
A reverse mexican hat means that the cone will
be inside the flower. Paint or dust any detail before the flower is wired.
Add the cut stamens into the base of the cone. Thread a hooked wire through
the cone. Cut the tip of the cone into three and pinch the tips to create
the stigma. Place in the former or hang upside down to dry.
Iris
When the flower begins to set curve the narrow
petals upwards and the wide ones down.
Clematis
Prepare the center from a cone of paste snipped
with scissors. Attach to a hooked wire and curve some of the stamens. When
dry thread into the flower. Ideal as an off wire flower.
Orchid
Attach a cone of paste to a hooked wire and indent
the fat end with a ball tool. Thread the center through the flower and
wrap one of the larger petals around it.
Freesia
Ensure that the back of the flowers is long and
slim. Cut a mini calyx with fine scissors.
Lily
A separate stigma can be added if required.
Alstroemeria
Paint the markings with clear alcohol and food
color.
Bridal Gladioli
Soften the petals from the back. Paint and dust
the yellow and pink detail on approx 3 petals
Poinsettia
Begin the flower by cutting 2/3 sizes of calyx.
Cut all the sizes of Bridal lily. Dust the petals before joining together
and threading onto the stamen center. Ideal as an off wire flower.