291 262 Crafts & Hobbies Flowers Flower Arranging true Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:41:43 -0800 /system/videos/4/91/02/291.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, flowers, arrangement, arranging, arrange, flower, vase, choose, pick, right, perfect, decide, pick out How To Choose the Right Vase For Your Flower Arrangement http://www.howcast.com/videos/291-How-To-Choose-the-Right-Vase-For-Your-Flower-Arrangement http://www.howcast.com/videos/291-How-To-Choose-the-Right-Vase-For-Your-Flower-Arrangement/edit approved 117 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=291"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=291" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 2 Isabelle http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/291/Crafts.How_to_Choose_the_Right_Vase_for_Your_Flower_Arrangement_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 1993 false false false 5061 0 24 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/291/24.jpg Choose flowers Choose the flowers you want to use—your choice of vase will be based on the size and shape of the flowers.

]]> 5062 1 32 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/291/32.jpg Long-stemmed vase For long-stemmed flowers—like roses or sunflowers—use a tall, slender vase. You don’t need many blossoms to create a striking look.

]]> 5063 2 42 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/291/42.jpg Short-stemmed vase For short-stemmed flowers with round, full blossoms—like gardenias or peonies—use a smaller, spherical vase to accentuate their shape.

]]> 5064 3 51 Tip If the stems are too short for the vase, place small stones at the bottom of the vase.

]]> 5065 4 61 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/291/61.jpg Large arrangements For a large arrangement combining a variety of flowers and branches, use a vase with a wide, heavy base for extra support.

]]> 5066 5 71 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/291/71.jpg Small groups To display individual flowers, or small groups of 2 to 3 blossoms, use a narrow vase of medium height.

]]> 5067 6 76 Tip For a more dramatic look, display a single rose or orchid in a spare setting, like against a bare wall.

]]> 5068 7 86 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/291/86.jpg Branches If arranging only branches, choose a tall, straight-sided vase—the geometric shape of the vase will complement the organic shape of the branches.

]]> 5069 8 94 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/291/94.jpg Step back & look Whatever flowers and vase you choose, step back and look at your arrangement from a distance. If it appears heavy on the bottom, use a narrower vase. If the top seems overpowering, try a wider vase. Chances are, it’ll be just right.

]]> 5070 9 106 Fact The ancient Greeks are believed to have originated the custom of telling stories and recording history on vases.

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http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/3/25/03/325.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, crafts, flowers, floral, condition, flower, arrangement, vase, create, arrange, arranging, gift, bouquet, present Crafts & Hobbies Flowers Flower Arranging 0 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/325/Crafts.How_to_Make_a_Gift_Bouquet_of_Flowers_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/325-How-To-Make-a-Gift-Bouquet-Of-Flowers 262 429 How To Condition Flowers For an Arrangement HowcastGuide 1422 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:36:48 -0800 0 Isabelle ]]> 152 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/2/29/04/429.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, crafts, flowers, floral, design, condition, flower, prepare, preparation, arrangement, vase, arrange, arranging Crafts & Hobbies Flowers Flower Arranging 1 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