Constructing a large handtied bouquet for my aunts birthday.
All photographs courtesy of Mrs. A. Walker
Handtied Bouquets have not always been my strongest point. I have always admired the spiralling technique that allows the stems to support themselves and makes the design free standing, but had trouble grasping it. When I under took the challenge of making a bouquet for my aunts birthday, I was very nervous. I had no guidance from a tutor or trained florist and this was one of the biggest designs I have created since starting my training. I did, however, have my dear mum on hand. She has a critical eye and a second pair of hands was indeed needed when it came to tying everything together. I must say I was thrilled to see it finished, and even more so that I finally mastered the all important technique.
Materials used:
- Pink Rosa
- White Rosa
- Pink Lathyrus (Sweet Peas)
- Pink Alstroemeria
- Purple Syringa (Homegrown Lilac)
- Gaultheria shallon (salal)
Layering round with Cream tissue paper.
Bouquet finished and ready for delievery. One very happy florist, one very messy kitchen (apologises mum) and one delighted Aunt .
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