Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Gladiolus Composite
- 15 February 2012
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This is probably the easiest composite ever.
Cut the petals from the stem between the receptacle and the pedicel(stem). Open the connected petals to lie flat and start wrapping them around a closed bud. Secure with Oasis Floral Adhesive.
I like to add a few of the stigmas to peak out of the petals as an added fantasy element
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