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.