Consider the colors found on the dress or suit, and make sure your theme matches appropriately. If for prom, consider using your school colors. You can look at an interior design color wheel for inspiration if necessary. Choose colors that are opposite from each other on the wheel — for instance, yellow and purple, or blue and orange.
Roses Daisies Orchids Lilies Cymbidium
Baby’s breath (gypsophila) Fern leaves Eucalyptus
Buy a corsage bracelet Make a band out of coordinating ribbon or lace Any band that is snug on your wrist
Bracelet charms Pearls Lace
Use wire cutters or scissors to cut the stems to equal lengths. Add wire to any flowers with too-short stems.
Start from the top of the stems and work towards the bottom. The tape wraps at a diagonal, like the stripes on a barber pole. Make two rounds with the floral tape to completely cover the stems. [1] X Research source
Tape the primary flowers together in a bundle with the floral tape. Use the same diagonal method. Tape the filler flowers in a separate bundle. Again, use the same diagonal taping method. Bind the two bundles together with florist wire. Attach any trinkets with florist wire at this stage.
The flowers should be pointing towards the elbow.
The easiest way to form a bow is to make six loops of ribbon around your hand and cut off the ends at an angle. Slip the ribbon off the hand and, holding the loops flat, wrap another section of ribbon around the center of the loops and tie tightly. Start with the innermost loop of ribbon, slide it out and give the ribbon a twist to the left. Pull out the next loop and twist to the right. Continue pulling out the loops and alternating the twists until both sides of the bow loops are out. Hold the cut ends and shake the bow slightly to let it puff up. [1] X Research source
Make sure the band is big enough to fit snugly on your wrist without cutting off circulation. Adjust as necessary.
Coordinate the ribbon color with the dress and the flower.
Lilies, Sunflowers, Gerbera daisies, Hydrangeas, etc. , are the right size.
Use floral glue or tape to keep the blossom from moving.
