304 262 Crafts & Hobbies Flowers Flower Arranging true Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:32:46 -0800 /system/videos/3/04/03/304.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, crafts, flowers, floral, design, flower, seasonal, seasons, vase, create, arrange, arranging, bouquet, summertime, arrangement, summer How To Make a Single Flower Dome Arrangement http://www.howcast.com/videos/304-How-To-Make-a-Single-Flower-Dome-Arrangement http://www.howcast.com/videos/304-How-To-Make-a-Single-Flower-Dome-Arrangement/edit approved 167 640 480 <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=304"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=304" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 3 Isabelle http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/304/Crafts.How_to_Make_a_Single_Flower_Dome_Arrangement_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 3491 false false false 7947 1 31 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/304/31.jpg Choose vase Choose the vase or container you want to use and gather enough of one type of flower to comfortably fill its mouth with stems. Make sure that each flower is very healthy-looking, since there won’t be any foliage to hide bruised or damaged petals.

]]> 7948 2 45 Tip Daffodils are ideal for single flower arrangements since they should never be used in mixed arrangements—they emit a toxic sap that kills other flowers.

]]> 7949 3 54 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/304/54.jpg Fill vase Fill a vase halfway with cool water.

]]> 7950 4 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/304/58.jpg Add flower food Add some flower food to the water and set the vase aside. If you don’t have flower food, add a few drops of bleach and 1 teaspoon of sugar per quart of water. This will provide nutrients for the flowers and rid the water of any bacteria.

]]> 7951 5 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/304/74.jpg Remove leaves Remove any leaves that will wind up underwater when placed in the vase. Weak leaves can be plucked by hand. Cut off tougher leaves with a sharp knife, being careful not to damage the stem in the process.

]]> 7952 6 87 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/304/87.jpg Fan blossoms Lay out the flowers on a flat surface and fan the blossoms into an arching shape.

]]> 7953 7 94 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/304/94.jpg Form dome shape With both hands, gather up the flowers from either end, scooping them together just below the blossoms. The flowers should naturally come together in a dome shape. Make any necessary adjustments to the shape by holding the bunch in one hand and gently pushing up or pulling down individual flowers.

]]> 7954 8 113 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/304/113.jpg Check height Hold the bunch of flowers inside or alongside the container to check the height. In general, the flowers should stick out above the container anywhere between half the height and the full height of the container. For a shorter container like a bowl or cup, trim flowers so that the blossoms sit just above the rim.

]]> 7955 9 125 Tip To maintain the dome shape while checking the flower height, wrap a rubber band around the stems.

]]> 7956 10 131 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/304/131.jpg Cut stems Take the bunch out and cut the stems straight across to the desired height.

]]> 7957 11 138 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/304/138.jpg Return flowers Return the flowers to the container and allow them to fall into place.

]]> 7958 12 144 Tip If you used a rubber band to keep the flowers in a dome shape, remember to snip it off before replacing the bunch in the vase.

]]> 7959 13 151 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/304/151.jpg Change water Change the water in your arrangement daily to keep it looking fresh.

]]> 7960 14 156 Fact The Environmental Trust on the English Isles of Scilly pays Prince Charles a rent of one daffodil per year.

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