How to make a tall bouquet of fresh flowers. Florists told how to assemble a professional bouquet on your own. What you need when making a bouquet

Floristry attracts the attention of many beginner needlewomen, for whom mastering new techniques is a goal that helps to constantly improve. Everyone can learn this craft step by step. After the first lessons, you can already count on the result. It is important to consolidate the acquired knowledge in practice.

Floristry is the art of creating compositions from fresh and artificial flowers, sometimes with the involvement of third-party elements. Skills in this area will be useful when creating bouquets, panels and collages. Floral compositions can be in demand on the eve of holidays and various celebrations, whether it's a wedding or an anniversary.

Materials for floristry

Having decided to engage in floristry, it is worth getting the materials necessary to create compositions. Anything can be used to compose compositions. Here are the materials that the florist needs as often as possible.

Material	purpose	Peculiarities
floral sponge	basis for the composition.	Usually, it is placed on the bottom of the container, and plants or other elements of the composition are stuck into it.
thin wire	Strapping material.	It can be used for various purposes, including the manufacture of composition details.
Satin ribbon	Composition decoration.	It is optimal to have satin ribbons of different colors.
Tape tape	Slice taping.	Can be used for different purposes.
cling film	As a wrapper.	Should not be used as a decorative element, only as a technical wrap.

Florist's tools

You should not save on florist tools:

• Secateurs. It is recommended to approach the choice of secateurs with maximum scrupulousness. It will not be superfluous to hold, look at and try the tool in action before buying, if possible.
• Scissors. A florist needs scissors often and for different purposes. Therefore, it is optimal to have 2 pairs of scissors, one for domestic needs, and the second directly for floristry.
• Floral knife. The knife must be kept well sharpened. The structure of the stem can deteriorate when it is cut with a dull knife. It is convenient to have 2 knives, one for working directly with compositions at the table, and the other for cutting plants in the garden.
• Hot glue gun. For floristic purposes, a gun with a power of 100 - 150 watts will suffice.
• Pliers. The florist needs this tool for twisting the wire, creating bends on it. Additionally, thin-nosed pliers, which are suitable for working with thin wire, may come in handy.
• Wire cutters.

• Color circle. A functional cheat sheet, thanks to which it is convenient to select the colors of the elements when creating bouquets and compositions.
• stapler. This device is used in the florist's work to attach parts that cannot be glued or combined with other elements of the composition in any other way.

The basics of arranging fresh flower bouquets

Floristry for beginners step by step suggests that the student should first of all concentrate on unobtrusive compositions. Decorating a bouquet may be redundant, and this will negatively affect its attractiveness.

The design of the composition should be based on the purpose for which it is created. Accordingly, it is necessary to use elements optimally suited for this purpose.

The combination of flowers in a bouquet

Flower arrangements made predominantly using one color are called linear. There are also 4 scales that are appropriate for beginner florists to use without worrying about the result.

"Contrasting"

The use of plants and elements of opposite colors in a bouquet can make the composition bright, saturated, inspiring a sense of optimism.

Too much contrast, however, can lead to the opposite result.

"Similar"

If the composition contains elements similar in color, it can be classified as similar. Additional use of different shades of the same color is allowed.

The number of colors is not limited here, perhaps some will prevail over the others, and perhaps all of them will be presented equally.

"Monochromatic"

When using one color but playing with it different shades, the result is a monochromatic composition.

The combination of elements in this case is associated with smooth transitions, which involves capturing the “whole picture as a whole” with the eye, but if necessary, each element can be considered separately.

"Rainbow"

No particular color restrictions are intended. Most can be used different flowers and other attributes of composition elements. A striking example here is the usual bouquet of wildflowers.

Although there are no strict restrictions, it should be understood that there are colors and other details that together do not look in the most pleasant way.

Making bouquets of fresh flowers

You should not constantly rely on an intuitive approach, because even free arrangements obey certain laws, and below is a list of them:

• It is more appropriate to place the brightest and largest buds in the center of the composition, and faded and small ones, respectively, closer to the edges, this will allow the bouquet to look more voluminous.
• Decorating with greenery is permissible in a limited amount, too much of this decor will distract from the flower buds, introducing randomness into the composition.

• It is advisable to move the inflorescences a little apart from each other, then it will be easier to see them.
• It is recommended to vary the arrangement elements in height within reasonable limits.
• It is not necessary to forcefully bend or twist the plants, it is better to leave them in a natural position.
• Whenever possible, flowers of varying degrees of maturity should be used, from still completely unopened buds to fully opened ones.
• All of the above rules can be violated, provided that in the end the composition will have a harmonious look.

Making bouquets of artificial flowers

Floristics for beginners step by step provides an opportunity to eventually learn how to create bouquets of artificial flowers. Their main advantage over the living is durability.

You should start by creating a pattern, and then move on to creating an element based on it from pre-stocked blanks. The final option can be a standard bouquet, garden arrangement, potted plant or planter.
Floral compositions

There are 2 main floral styles: "massive" and "linear-massive".

Massive floristic style

Regarding the first one, it is assumed that the composition is based on a massive plant or flower, which is located vertically, and several additional elements are horizontal. There is no focus point here.

Experts do not recommend using a contrasting color when creating a floral composition in a massive style. color scheme. It is preferable to flow from one element to another, both in terms of their color and their size. Classic example compositions in this style - flowers in a vase.

Linear style floristry

Floristics is not always obvious to beginners in regards to such things as determining the style of arrangements. Step by step learning the skill, at a certain stage it becomes clear how the linear-massive style differs from the one described above: the plant material should not be completely covered.

Floristry training for beginners, step by step master classes

Novice florists, thanks to master classes, learn some secrets and get acquainted with the pitfalls that mentors tell how to get around.

box with flowers

Floristry for beginners is studied step by step from the basics of composition, involving the presence at hand, in addition to the basic ones, of the following materials:

• succulent;
• roses with large buds;
• box or crate;
• postcard (optional).

Floristry for beginners step by step: an example of a flower box design

Execution process:

1. Based on the size of the box or cardboard box, it is necessary to cut the sponge accordingly and then pack it in cling film.
2. Place the film with the sponge into the box and then secure it using a stapler.
3. Plants need to be laid, filling the entire volume of the container with them, but carefully so as not to accidentally damage anything.
4. Now the box with flowers should be tied with a satin ribbon, and, if desired, put inside a postcard that matches the shape and color of the composition.

Handbag with flowers

To create this composition, stock up on the following materials:

• rose (regular);
• eustoma;
• pink teip tape;
• large purple beads;
• carnations (flowers);
• resin seed;
• any fabric.

Execution process:

1. It is necessary to wrap the wire with teip tape along the entire length.
2. Next, the wire should be twisted in such a way that it is given the shape necessary for the base of the frame of the future handbag.
3. From the same wire, you need to weave the handles of the handbag, and then attach them to the prepared frame.
4. To give the handles an aesthetic appeal, they can be wrapped with a satin ribbon.
5. The frame of the handbag must be lined with fabric from the inside.
6. Now you should put a floral sponge moistened and wrapped in cling film at the very bottom of the bag.
7. In order for the flowers to fully fit into the bag, their stems should be cut appropriately, and then each flower must be inserted into the sponge.
8. With the help of beads and a satin ribbon, weaving these items together, you need to make a garland, and then it should be attached to the purse.

Bridal bouquet

Here you should prepare for execution:

• panics (5 pcs.);
• decorative lace;
• pink organza;
• ruler;
• decorative plastic tape;
• beads, no more than 1 cm in diameter (15 pcs.);
• pink tulips (7 pcs.);
• green wire.

Execution process:

1. A strip of organza, the width of which should not exceed 30 cm, needs to be folded in half, and then cut with scissors in the middle, dividing it into 2 parts. Repeat this operation with another strip, as you will need at least 4 pieces of organza.
2. Each of these shreds must be folded in half and cut off from them with scissors strips 3 cm wide, but the cut should not reach the fold line.
3. From these segments, it is necessary to collect lush flowers, twisting their legs together, and then connecting them with wire at the base, but one leg must be left long so that its length matches the stem decorative flower.
4. Tulips should be placed within the same level, and panicums should be evenly distributed throughout the bouquet, framing fresh flowers will occur due to the organza details made during the previous step.
5. All the stems must now be tied with wire, twisting it as high as possible, in order to avoid losing shape and breaking up the flowers combined together.
6. Using a pruner, the stems must be cut to the desired length.
7. The leaves from the stems must be carefully cut off and placed around the entire circumference of the bouquet.
8. Further, being extremely careful, avoiding damage to the leaves of tulips, you should, wrapping the place of the bundle with a plastic ribbon 3-4 times, fasten the bouquet.
9. The ends of the decorative ribbon can be decorated with white beads.

spiral bouquet

Any flowers are suitable for this composition. For greater convenience, it is recommended to choose those with dense and even stems. It can be, for example, daisies or roses.

Execution process:

1. Several stripped flowers need to be folded with the tops so that they are in a vertical position.
2. Having shifted the blank to the left hand, you need to take the next flower with the right hand and, slightly tilting it to the right side, place it in front of the blank, but the next flower will need to be tilted to the left side.
3. Repeat the operations from the previous paragraph with the only difference that now you need to fold the flowers from behind.
4. Steps 2 and 3 are repeated until the composition is complete. Along the way, adjusting the height of the buds is allowed, but do not forget to hold the entire workpiece tightly with your left hand. It should also be borne in mind that the flowers in this assembly should only touch the stems.
5. Decor, when used, should also be added in a spiral.
6. Greens can be added at the end. It is assumed that her bouquet will be as if wrapped.
7. The bouquet should be firmly fixed with wire or decorative plastic tape, and cut off the excess ends with secateurs.
8. The stems need to be cut obliquely, then the bouquet can receive nutrition from the water.

Experts in the field of floristry recommend avoiding wrapping round bouquets, which include the spiral version, with mesh, paper or film. Small bouquets, consisting of no more than 15 elements, however, can be wrapped. In a small spiral bouquet, wrapped, for example, with a film, you can insert a card with wishes.

Parallel Bouquet

Bouquets of this type can often be seen at weddings or in banquet halls.

Collecting a parallel bouquet is quite simple, To do this, you will need to have on hand:

• flowers with large buds;
• fern or greens;
• elements for decoration.

Execution process:

1. It is necessary to make a "ladder" of the available flowers, laying them side by side so that the head of the next flower is lower than the previous one.
2. The stems must be tied with teip tape so that they adjoin each other. It would be best to use roses.
3. Next, you should add decorative elements and greenery around the flowers, remembering that they cannot cover the upper part of the composition, which is the buds.
4. To make the bouquet more stable, you can use a wire frame.
5. The stems should be cut evenly, after which the bouquet can be decorated with ribbons and bows, and wrapped with some material, if the situation requires it.

Composition of dried flowers

This composition is not as difficult to perform as it is to find suitable dried flowers for it. The plants presented in the example can be replaced with similar ones.

An example of compiling a floristic composition of dried flowers

Execution process:

1. It is necessary to place a sponge on the bottom of a vase or other container, if necessary, it should be cut off, giving the appropriate shape to the container.
2. Immortelle inflorescences, as the largest, are placed in a vase first.
3. It will not be superfluous to add contrast, for this you can place black rudbeckia in a vase.
4. Now you need to add vertical elements - western rudbeckia inflorescences, and the free space of the composition can be decorated with pink heather branches.
5. Finally, the turn of the highest elements of this composition comes - haretail inflorescences. Here it is important to carefully approach the work with these inflorescences, as they have brittle stems.

Technique "Oshibana"

Floristics for beginners step by step also touches upon the Japanese Oshibana technique, which in a certain sense can be considered painting, since paintings are created with its help.

The difference from classical painting is that the “artist” here uses plants dried using a special technology instead of paints or on an equal footing with them. It can be not only flowers, but anything: fruits, peel, berries, bark, seeds, and so on.

To perform compositions in this style you will need:

• tweezers;
• colour pencils;
• a piece of cloth;
• hot glue gun;
• paints (watercolor);
• tracing paper;
• colored paper or cardboard;
• PVA glue.

Particular attention should be paid to the collection of material. This should only be done in dry weather. It is necessary to carefully examine each plant for the presence of mold and insect larvae, and if any are found, the plant must be discarded. Dirty and dusty plants, if possible, should be cleaned, if not, then discarded as well.

After collecting the material, it must be dried. To do this, you can use books under the load, or old newspapers. The load must be selected individually for each plant, so as not to spoil the material.

tender plants should not be subjected to a press weighing more than 20 kg. If the material is too fragile, then the maximum weight of the press is 5 kg. For coarse plants, a press is suitable - up to 40 kg.

Large juicy leaves are not forbidden to dry with an iron through a special paper or newspaper. The dried material should be stored in a dry, dark place, previously placed in folders or CD boxes.

Composition process:

1. First you need to decide on the plot of the picture. If a large amount of light detail is expected, then the background should be dark in color, and vice versa. The material for the background is colored paper, or cardboard, which can be slightly painted with paints or pencils. Various fabrics can also be used for the background.
2. Having decided on the plot, a sketch should be applied to the main background with a pencil, followed by its redrawing on tracing paper.
3. Elements are cut out of tracing paper, on the basis of which plants are selected for use in the composition.
4. Plants cut to required dimensions, it is necessary, in accordance with the idea, to decompose on the main background.
5. It is not necessary to thoroughly glue the plant parts with glue, it is better to apply it in a thin layer and carefully attach the parts to the canvas.
6. As a final step, the painting will need to be placed under the load.

Remember that paintings made using the Oshibana technique are categorically not recommended to be placed in open sunlight, as this can lead to its rapid fading.

ceramic way

Ceramic floristry involves the use polymer clay to create bouquets of flowers and various crafts.

As an example, a variant of making a bell in a ceramic way will be considered.

For its manufacture you will need:

• pencil;
• PVA glue;
• clay;
• paints;
• rolling pin;
• threads;
• small tin strip.

Execution process:

• It is necessary to make a pattern of a bell and bend a tin strip according to its shape.
• Now you should take the clay and mix it with a solution of water and paints to get about the color that you would like to see in the end.
• Using a rolling pin, you need to roll out the clay and then with a knife you need to cut out several patches in the shape of flowers resembling flowers.
• With your fingers on the back of the flower, you need to create small ribs;
• Fingers need to glue the edges of the flower and pinch in the shape of a cross, making upward movements with them.
• To create a stamen and a pistil, you will need a thin layer of clay rolled up with a sausage, cut into 3 small pieces at one end, and then glue the “pestle” there, framing it with yellow threads.

• Now you can put on the bell.
• The sepal is made using the same technique and glued to the base.
• Finally, you need to roll the leg with clay and tint the flower with oil.
  Packaging as part of the composition

Monochromatic paper is in trend. Lace patterns, satin ribbons and even large rope weaving can add charm to a bouquet. From fabrics, raw linen is suitable.

Mesh florists are increasingly considered an outdated trend. Polyethylene can only be used as technical packaging; this material is not used as a decoration for the composition.

flower care

Live and artificial flowers need some care. Dried plants are also used in floristic arrangements and require different care than live and artificial flowers.

Fresh flower care

Since plants inevitably begin to decompose in water through the process of decay, which ultimately leads to the growth of bacteria, the water in which the flowers are placed must be as clean as possible. This approach will slow down the withering process, the flowers will last longer.

It must not be forgotten that the tap water substances can also adversely affect the life of a flower, so it is better to use water from a filter. It is not forbidden to use sprayers for cooling and moistening flowers.

Rules for the care of fresh flowers:

• It is necessary to remove all shoots and leaves that are on the stem, which will be immersed in water. After that, the stems should be washed.
• The cut of the stem should be done at an angle, and pour as much water into the vase as possible, then the flowers will last longer. The optimum water temperature in this case is 7°C.
• It is highly not recommended to put a vase of flowers next to heating devices, this will shorten their life. Flowers will last longer in a well-ventilated area with subdued light, away from direct sunlight.

dry flower care

On average, dried flowers and plants can be stored for up to a year without prejudice to their subsequent use in floristic compositions.

Bundles of dried flowers are stored in limbo

There are rules to extend this period:

• Dry flowers can be treated with a special fixative for floral arrangements.
• Dried material should be kept away from light, in particular from direct exposure to the sun.
• To blow off dust from compositions made of dry material, you can use a hair dryer, but only at low power, otherwise there is a risk of spoiling the composition.
• Avoid rooms with high humidity.
• The best option for storing dried plants is to create bunches and then hang them on hooks.
• Dried flower heads can be stored in cardboard box, having previously poured out to the bottom not a large number of silica gel, and covered with wrapping paper on top.

Caring for artificial flowers

Artificial flowers require less maintenance to keep them in good condition.

Leaves of artificial flowers can be gently wiped with a soft cloth

Here are the rules to help avoid damage to such material:

• to clean dust, you can use a hair dryer at low power and a soft cloth;
• direct exposure to sunlight should be avoided;
• store artificial flowers in a cardboard box, stacking them in an upright position to avoid dents and deformations.

Where can I take courses in floristry and design, cost in Moscow, St. Petersburg

Mastering this craft is an entirely feasible task. Can be trained traditional method attending classes in specialized centers. Masters there teach both the terms used in floristry, and directly the basics and various techniques for performing compositions.

The cost of such courses in Moscow and St. Petersburg varies from 30,000 to 50,000 rubles. The training period is on average 10 days.

You can learn the basics of floristry online. Masters conduct courses for beginners remotely, for example, via Skype, explaining and showing all the nuances of work step by step, as well as answering students' questions in real time.

Price online courses varies from 5000 to 10000 rubles. Not to mention the possibility free education this craft through freely available videos, text articles and books.

Article formatting: Natalie Podolskaya

Video about floristry

Floristry for beginners step by step - how to make a bouquet of roses:

Not a single celebration can do without bouquets - flowers help to express warm feelings and confess your love. Do not think that only a professional florist can create a flower arrangement. Of course, floristry is a science with its own subtleties and rules. This does not prevent you from inventing bouquets on your own and delighting loved ones with them more often.

Flowers have been decorations for holidays and part of interior decor since ancient times. Centuries passed, the fashion and tastes of people changed, but the tradition of congratulating with the help of bouquets remained unchanged. If we recall modern trends in design and decor, we can come to the conclusion that bouquets of fresh flowers also serve as a means of creating coziness at home.

Do not think that for this you need to spend a lot of money and look for a good florist. Anyone can make bouquets of flowers with their own hands. It is enough to follow certain rules. Before proceeding to the composition of the bouquet, you need to think everything through. It is very important to decide on the shape, color and composition.

It is worth remembering that some plants do not tolerate any neighborhood. If you chose wild flowers, then it is better not to add anything else to them. The same rule applies to exotic plants. For example, an orchid can be framed with a small amount of greenery. There are also flowers that are an excellent background for almost all other plants. These are irises and decorative sunflowers.

DIY flower bouquets: how to make?

For those who make a bouquet of fresh flowers with their own hands for the first time, professionals advise choosing options from one type of flowers. Floristry for beginners also involves a number of other features.

• There are several styles of making bouquets of fresh flowers. Most are done in a massive style. In this case, there is no free space between the elements. Simple bouquets of the same type of flowers can be attributed to the linear style.
• Do-it-yourself bouquets of flowers do not tolerate stylistic enumeration. You should not use too many types of plants when creating a composition. As a result, you will get something overloaded and clumsy. Enough 2-3 varieties and a small amount of greenery.
• The creation of any bouquet can be decomposed into points. To begin with, we determine the shape and composition, then - the color compatibility and the number of plants in the bouquet. If you are going to make a bouquet of flowers growing in your garden, it is recommended to cut them at an angle. Next, put them in water. For those flowers that were not immediately used in the preparation of a bouquet, florists advise updating the cut so that they do not fade longer. Remember, the number of flowers in the bouquet must be odd.
• Bouquets can be made in different sizes. For birthdays, large ones are preferable, and for weddings, on the contrary, not very voluminous ones. The forms of men's and women's bouquets should be different. For beautiful ladies, it is better to make rounded bouquets, and for men, elongated ones.
• Also, when forming bouquets, one should remember that there are incompatible flowers.

• This is not about compositional or color compatibility. Some plants release substances into the water that can lead to the rapid death of other flowers. It is believed that roses, carnations and lilies should be placed separately in a vase.

Bouquets of flowers: master class

Sometimes the simplest bouquets look the most advantageous. A very delicate spring bouquet can be made up of white and pink flowers. To do this, just place pink flowers in the center, frame them with white and tie with a pink ribbon. For such a bouquet, peonies and ranunculus are suitable - garden buttercups.

• Prepare tools - floral tape, garden shears, wire. Cut the flowers 45 cm long. The cut should be at an angle. To make the bouquet last longer, cut the cut again under water and place the flowers in a vase.
• Prepare the plants: Remove any leaves below.
• Find the largest among the flowers. Take it out of the vase. Try to keep below the bud with your index and thumb. It is more convenient to hold it in the left hand.

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You can also make extraordinary flower arrangements using packaging. Wildflowers, porridge, white stars nested in a kraft paper cone decorated with textile or paper lace will appeal to romantic ladies. For this ready bouquet placed in a cone with a cut off top. Further, the paper is decorated in any way - with the help of lace, decorative tape.

The same effect can be achieved if you use a floristic mesh or coarse burlap. To do this, it is also necessary to cut several branches of yellow and pink carnations, branches of greenery. We place flowers of the same length in the center, greenery - at the edges. Preparing a decorative wrap. To do this, we begin to wrap the upper right edge of the mesh or fabric, heading to the left side. We have a cone. To prevent the wrapper from falling apart, it can be fixed with a stapler in an inconspicuous place.

Cut off the top of the cone. The resulting bouquet is stretched through the hole. We drag the bouquet in the middle with a decorative ribbon. Bouquet of carnations is ready!

There are many subtleties that help to make a beautiful bouquet.

If you want to make a symbolic bouquet that carries a certain meaning. Then you should familiarize yourself with the symbolism of color. Red color means love, passion, pink - tenderness, white - purity of thoughts, fidelity. You shouldn't think that yellow means only separation and treason. The ban on its use in bouquets has long been a thing of the past.

Florists advise using different textures in bouquets. This effect can be achieved using opened flowers and twigs with buds. Also, this effect can be achieved using the texture of the petals - terry, smooth, needle-shaped. Remember that with the number of textures, as well as with shades, it is better not to overdo it. Enough 2-3 different varieties.

In order for the bouquet to look compositionally complete, use additional decorative elements (beads, corrugated or craft paper, ribbons).

Large inflorescences are always located in the center, and smaller flowers frame them. Try not to cover them with greenery - everything is good in moderation.

Many people think that the best gift is the one made with my own hands. Bouquets are an excellent confirmation of this statement. Do-it-yourself bouquets of flowers are made according to certain floristic rules. Consideration should be given to color compatibility, the possibility sharing certain types of flowers. All this will help you create a bouquet that will be remembered by the hero of the occasion for a long time!

The spiral technique of assembling a bouquet is used by florists around the world, being literally the basic skill of this art. Such a composition looks more magnificent, neat and voluminous due to the advantageous arrangement of the stems, which gives space to each bud and does not allow them to overlap and press on each other.

This is a fairly simple but elegant method, and every novice florist and even someone who has never done bouquets can master it.

Spiral bouquet: weaving technique

To work within the framework of this technique, it is necessary to choose flowers that have straight and unbreakable stems. Roses, chrysanthemums, carnations, etc. will do. You need to work with tulips more carefully, choosing those that have straight, uncurved legs. Rose thorns and lower leaves, if any, must be removed. The scheme of the spiral bouquet is simple, and it begins with the central flower, which serves as the starting point for the entire composition. It should be tall enough and have an even, dense stem. The rest will gather around him in a circle.

Bouquet in a spiral: master class

The process will be described for a right-hander. In this case, the bouquet is held in the left hand, and new elements are added with the right hand. For lefties, the distribution of hands will be, respectively, different.

For work you will need:

• secateurs;
• scissors,
• plants prepared for weaving;
• twine (floristic tape).

Before you start working with selected plants, "rehearse" on twigs, twigs or chinese chopsticks to acquire the required skill.

• We place the central flower in the left hand at the level of 2/3 of the total length, holding it on the ring and middle fingers.

• We take the second plant in right hand and place it under a slight slope on the ring and index fingers of the left. The direction is always counter-clockwise!
• The third element lies on the middle and index fingers of the left hand and adheres to the thumb.
• We draw the fourth stem under the ring finger between the index and middle fingers.

• We continue around the circle in the same order. It is better to work in front of a mirror in order to be able to control the result. When the flower is in front of the bouquet, it should be tilted to the left. On the reverse side - to the right. Each subsequent element lies on the previous one slightly obliquely, forming a spiral composition.

• We tie the finished bouquet in the narrowest place with a string or floral tape for secure fixation.
• We straighten the flower heads and carefully cut the bottom of the stems with secateurs at the same level. Try to make oblique cuts between the buds - this will prolong the life of the plants.

The higher the bunch is made, the denser the flower cap will be. Low binding will give a visually more voluminous, lush bouquet.

If the legs of the plants are very thin or you just want to get a more lush and voluminous bouquet, you can lay more greenery between the flower stems.

For a special occasion

If the bouquet is intended for the bride or for another occasion when it does not have to stand quietly in a vase from the very beginning (transportation, delivery, carrying in hands, etc.), additional fixation will be required. For this, there is a special floral glue, thanks to which the structure will not fall apart even when riding a motorcycle on a country road. Treat the cuts on the stems with the same glue. This will allow moisture to be retained, and the bouquet will live without water for a longer time.

Optional circle!

A bouquet assembled according to a spiral pattern does not have to have classic shape. If you master this technique well, you can lay out, for example, a heart. In this case, the design is created without a central, apical flower. If at the same time the interception is made low, then the flower cap will take the form of a circle. It can be either hollow inside or "filled". To make a heart, you need a fairly solid wire.

She needs to braid the stems at the base of the buds, and then bend her in the shape of a heart. A gift can be placed in the center of such a composition. But keep in mind that it should be very light - for example, Raffaello sweets.

Rida Khasanova

Marriage is an important day in a girl's life, and the main accessory for her wedding dress is a bouquet. You can order its production from a professional florist, but a composition created by yourself looks much more interesting.

How to assemble a wedding bouquet of fresh flowers with your own hands?

How to make a wedding bouquet of the bride from natural flowers with your own hands: first of all, you need to get acquainted with the basic drawing techniques. For each bouquet, it is selected individually.

Advantages and disadvantages different options bridal bouquets:

1. Bouquet composed from own stems flowers without auxiliary options can be placed in a vase with water so that the flowers are saturated with moisture and retain their freshness longer. The difficulty is that in this way it is impossible to compose a complex composition, since the stems do not bend, and the stem of the bouquet will turn out to be quite voluminous.
2. Bouquet of flowers that are fully or partially fixed with wire: it is inserted into the stem or superimposed on top of it. This technique allows you to bend the stems as you like and create an original bouquet shape. But the composition itself will be heavy in weight.
3. Taped bouquet- the stems are cut to the length required according to the bouquet pattern and fixed on a wire, which is wrapped with a green floral ribbon. The advantage is that you can arrange a bouquet of any complexity, and the main drawback is the lack of nutrition for flowers. Therefore, they will retain a fresh look for a short time.
4. The stems are completely cut off, and the inflorescences are attached to a thin wire, which is attached to a thicker one. Thus, inflorescences and twigs are formed. Such a bouquet will be very graceful and beautiful, but short-lived, as in the previous version.
5. Bouquet with port-bouquet, where the stems are strengthened in a special moistened sponge. Such a bouquet is made quickly, it can be given a round or falling shape, and flowers will not wither for a long time. If the flowers are large, then the composition will be heavy.
6. Adhesive technique: petals and flowers, leaves are attached to the surface of the base with glue. Such a bouquet is assembled very quickly, but is distinguished by its fragility.
7. In a frame bouquet a small cone of water is used, which is attached to the stem or inflorescence. Flowers are well fed with moisture, and you can create an interesting composition. But such bouquets are usually very bulky and uncomfortable.

A glass or plastic flask can be filled with tinted water and give plants unusual shades and an additional color effect.

Different MKs for arranging bouquets will help you decide on the choice of composition and choose for yourself convenient way creating a wedding bouquet for the bride.

The process of creating a bridal bouquet

Wedding bouquet with own hands from peony roses with own stems

DIY bridal bouquet of roses and lilies with wire

Bridal bouquet of tulips using glue technique

Master class for making a bride's wedding bouquet from live spray roses

The bush rose is the most popular plant among florists. Bouquet of small buds perfect for any bridal look, and give it fragility and femininity.

To make a stylish bouquet, you need to prepare:

• spray roses;
• sprigs for decoration;
• green floral tape
• pins;
• satin ribbon matching the color of the flowers.

How to do:

1. Remove leaves and thorns from flowers. Cut the stems so that their length is about 30 cm.
2. Choose 2-4 flowers that will form the basis of the composition. Fold into a bouquet and tie with floral tape at a distance of 10 cm from the bottom of the stems.
3. Add one rose at a time, each time fixing it with a ribbon. Flowers that are located around the base should fasten a little lower to give the bouquet a round shape. Optionally, you can add some branches for decoration.
4. Wrap the finished bouquet with floral tape along the stem and trim the bottom.
5. Wrap a satin ribbon around the stem in a spiral and attach with pins. Then make a second layer and attach with a small pin to the bottom of the stem.

A bouquet of spray roses is ready!

Bouquet of spray roses cream color

Bouquet of red spray roses with their own hands

Bright bridal bouquet of multi-colored spray roses

How to assemble a bridal bouquet with a porta bouquet with your own hands step by step

A spherical bouquet is liked by many brides, as they look unusual and fabulous. The formation of a port bouquet has several secrets, thanks to which you can significantly extend the freshness appearance colors.

What will be required:

• porta bouquet;
• satin ribbon;
• foam sponge;
• double sided tape;
• taping tape;
• scissors or secateurs;
• glue gun;
• water;
• any flowers.

How is it done:

1. Open the flowerpot and insert a sponge in the form of a ball. She needs nourish evenly cold water : it is very convenient to do this with an ordinary syringe. So that the moisture from the sponge does not wet the handle of the bouquet, you need to put a small oblong piece of sponge under it, which will absorb excess liquid and protect the handle from getting wet.
2. Attach the leaflets in a circle to the expanding part of the port-bouquet holder with double-sided tape.
3. Glue the end of a satin ribbon to the end of the handle. Then paste over the entire surface of the handle with double-sided tape and wrap it with tape in a spiral. Secure the tip with a hot glue gun.
4. Cut the leaves obliquely and stick a sponge into the cuff. An oblique cut will increase the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe leaves, which will be fed with moisture and the greens will remain fresh for a long time.
5. From flowers it is recommended to choose small roses. Cut the stems to 6 cm and evenly insert into the sponge so that it is completely hidden under the buds.

From the same color of roses, you can make boutonnieres for witnesses and the groom, as well as arrange a microphone for the host of the wedding - it will look beautiful and organic.

What does a porta bag look like

Wedding bouquet of roses and eustoma with porta

Do-it-yourself bouquet of white freesias with a porta bouquet

How to make a bouquet of wildflowers

A delicate bouquet of daisies will perfectly complement the image of the bride, without distracting everyone's attention from her. Daisies keep well for a long time without water and suitable for an eco-style wedding. Such a bouquet can be made very quickly with your own hands, and it will save the day when there is very little time left to create a flower arrangement.

What you need for a bouquet:

• 15-20 daisies;
• green floral tape;
• gardening scissors;
• ribbon or fabric for decoration.

How to do:

1. Fold three stems of chamomile crosswise. Apply the rest of the flowers in a spiral. To get the right spiral, daisies should be placed exactly diagonally, adding a few flowers inside so that there are no voids and the volume of the bouquet increases.
2. When creating the shape of a bouquet, evaluate its appearance in the mirror so that it can be corrected in time. Inflorescences should be located approximately at the same level.
3. In the middle of the stems, tie them with green ribbon.
4. Cut the bottom of the stems with scissors so that it becomes even and neat.
5. Wrap a satin ribbon or fabric with an overlap around the stems, leaving the lower part uncovered.
6. Tie a bow from a small piece of ribbon or fabric.

Daisies can be folded at an angle of 90 degrees, then the shape of the bouquet will be spherical. And to make it lighter, you can cut off the length of the stems more.

Wedding bouquet of daisies

Bouquet for the bride of daisies and other wildflowers

Original bouquet for the bride from wild flowers

How to make the basis of a bouquet yourself: step by step instructions

To create extraordinary spherical bouquet you don't need to contact the experts. The base can be created from simple improvised materials and polystyrene with your own hands, following the detailed instructions.

What you need for the base of the bouquet:

• cardboard tube from under food foil or film;
• ordinary foam;
• PVA glue;
• toilet paper;
• cotton threads;
• bank gum (stationery);
• glue gun.

To make a ball with a diameter of about 18-20 cm, you will need 5-6 squares of foam plastic 5-6 cm thick in a square shape. How to do:

1. Make a hole for the pen: attach a cardboard tube to the foam and circle with a pencil. With a knife, cut out the indentation according to the drawing. When exactly half of the tube fits in it, do the same steps on another foam.
2. Glue all parts of the foam, smearing with glue the entire surface of the parts to be joined. Pieces with a prepared hole should be located at the bottom of the composition. Fix the resulting square with rubber bands and leave until the glue dries. For the manufacture of the base, it is undesirable to use glue "moment", as it corrodes the foam. The best option This is PVA glue.
3. With a sharp small knife, cut off pieces of foam to form a circle out of the square.
4. Roll the ball on the table so that the bumps go away.
5. Shorten the cardboard reel to 14-16 cm. The part that will be hidden in the ball should be smeared with hot glue and inserted into the spherical base.
6. Wrap the ball randomly with threads. Dilute the glue with water in a ratio of 1 * 1. Dip pieces of toilet paper into the solution and stick to the ball, completely covering its surface. Leave until dry.

The basis for the wedding bouquet ready! Then it can be decorated with fresh or artificial flowers, and wrap the handle with a ribbon of a suitable color.

Photo of the bride's handmade wedding bouquet

Bouquet for the bride of gerberas and chrysanthemums

Wedding bouquet of orchids

A wedding can be lavish or modest, classic or original style but always with flowers. The bride's bouquet is the most home flower composition , which emphasizes the tenderness and charm of the girl. You can do it yourself and make a bouquet to your liking.

To see everything clearly, watch the video of a wedding bouquet with your own hands:

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You can please your loved ones with an unusual bouquet or decorate a celebration with flowers not only with the help of a professional florist, but also on your own. You just need to follow a few rules to make the bouquet look harmonious and attractive.

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The shapes of bouquets can be different, but for beginners it is better to use 2 techniques for collecting the composition: parallel or spiral. Be sure to pre-clean the lower part of the stems from leaves and thorns.

1. Parallel bouquet

This is the easiest way to make a bouquet, however, there is room for creativity. Technique: we lay the stems of plants parallel to each other, tightly. Often the binding tape also acts as a decoration.

Such a bouquet can be assembled to make it round, asymmetrical or one-sided.

Round form assembled from 1-4 types of flowers of approximately the same size and additions. In the center - main flower, around it in a circle we place the rest, so that they are approximately at the same height. The composition can be linked several times for convenience.

AT asymmetrical bouquet we also place flowers in a circle, but the height of the flowers will be different.

Single sided bouquet. In such a bouquet there will be the highest point - a flower or flowers on the longest stems, and we arrange the rest of the plants in steps, gradually going down.

2. Spiral bouquet

This technique is suitable for lush bouquets consisting of a large number of different plants or flowers of the same species. The shape of the bouquet turns out to be round, and the arrangement of the stems helps to present a large number of flowers in a favorable light.

Technique: the easiest way is to assemble such a bouquet on the table.

The first flower is the base. The second is laid with a stem on the first with an inclination to the right. The third is behind the first, with an inclination to the left. And then in the same order.

If you make a bouquet of the same flowers, you do not need to constantly check it. If there are different flowers in the composition, periodically gently lift the bouquet, holding the intersection point of the stems to check and correct the arrangement of the elements.

Composition harmony

In order for the bouquet to be successful and live for a long time, it is important to follow two rules:

• plant compatibility;
• color matching.

Bouquets can be plain, similar, iridescent or contrasting. If it seems that it is difficult to combine colors, you can use the color wheel. Nearby are similar colors, and opposite each other - the brightest contrasts.

The European style of bouquets allows you to combine different flowers, however, some plants are better used in mono-bouquets, as they greatly shorten the life of their neighbors. Among such harmful "egoists":

• narcissus (especially for tulips);
• cloves (especially for roses);
• lilies of the valley;
• bird cherry;
• mignonette.

But there are also “doctor” plants, they will prolong the life of flowers:

• cypress;
• juniper;
• lily (for roses);
• jasmine (for lily of the valley).

Design Secrets

An objectively beautiful bouquet is always small floral secrets that make the composition harmonious. Some of them:

• in a composition of many colors there should be a main “point”, a focal point that attracts attention. Our eyes are subconsciously looking for "points" and such bouquets seem harmonious;
• do not overdo it with greenery, and it should not be higher than flowers;
• the use of flowers of varying degrees of openness and buds prolongs the life of the bouquet;
• the rhythm of the bouquet is important: flowers, shapes, colors should alternate, then a certain “movement” of the composition is created that pleases the eye.

Packaging as part of the composition

Among stylish and fashionable packaging recent years and this year the first place is occupied by plain paper. Fabric and lace, dense raw linen - matting, satin ribbons and coarse weaving ropes will add charm to the bouquet.

Large and small grids are losing ground.

Undesirable - polyethylene, it can only be used as technical packaging.

Floral Trends - 2018