445 262 Crafts & Hobbies Flowers & Nature Crafts Flower Arranging true Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:41:32 -0800 /system/videos/4/45/04/445.flv /system/videos/4/45/04/445_hd.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, crafts, flowers, floral, design, flower, arrangement, vase, arranging, bouquet, bowl, receptacle, container, decor, decoration How To Arrange Flowers in a Wide Shallow Vase http://www.howcast.com/videos/445-How-To-Arrange-Flowers-in-a-Wide-Shallow-Vase http://www.howcast.com/videos/445-How-To-Arrange-Flowers-in-a-Wide-Shallow-Vase/edit approved 128 640 480 <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=445"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=445" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 7 Isabelle http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/445/Crafts.How_to_Arrange_Flowers_in_a_Wide_Shallow_Vase_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 5020 false false false 10777 0 35 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/445/35.jpg Choose vase Choose your vase or container first—the number of flowers you need will be determined by the width of its opening.

]]> 10778 1 42 Tip If the container is transparent, line the inside with large leaves first to block any view of the floral tape you’ll be using.

]]> 10779 2 51 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/445/51.jpg Gather flowers Gather enough flowers to densely fill the mouth of the container. You’ll need more for tighter blossoms and less for looser ones.

]]> 10780 3 59 Tip This technique is especially useful for delicate, thin-stemmed flowers that can’t be easily placed—and don’t survive well—in floral foam.

]]> 10781 4 67 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/445/67.jpg Fill with water Fill the container halfway with cool water.

]]> 10782 5 72 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/445/72.jpg Place floral tape Use the floral tape to create a grid across the top of the container. Use long strips of tape and lay them perpendicular to each other, alternating between vertical and horizontal strips, so they crisscross like the weave of a basket. Space the strips the same distance apart in each direction so you end up with a grid of squares.

]]> 10783 6 91 Tip If you plan on using a variety of flowers with mixed sizes and shapes, make a more irregular grid by varying the distance between strips of tape.

]]> 10784 7 99 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/445/99.jpg Trim excess tape Carefully trim away any excess tape with the box cutter or razor blade.

]]> 10785 8 105 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/445/105.jpg Trim stems & place Trim the stems as needed, and place each individual flower into the squares of the grid until the container is full. Now congratulate yourself—you’re making arrangements like a professional florist.

]]> 10786 9 120 Fact Louisiana is the only state that requires florists to be licensed.

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