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1) How to extend life of your Orchid?

i) When you got home, remove water vial from the stem of each spray.

ii) Trim a half inch or more from the end of each spray.

iii) Submerge the entire stem, including the flower head into fresh (room temperature) water for 5 - 10mins.

iv) Fill vase with room temperature water and add flower food.

v) Remove from water, gently shake off the excess and place orchid in vase.

vi) Mist flowers up to three times a day. (recommended)

vii) Keep out of direct sunlight and away from hot or cold drafts.

viii) Re-cut stems and change the water every day. In this way, you will extend the life of your orchid.

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2) How to transport fresh flower?

i) Ensure your flower is properly cut before trip.

ii) Re-cut your flower when you reached your destination and give them fresh water.

iii) Wrap flower with tissue paper or paper towel and place them in the flat box and dampen them with spray mister. Bring along spray mister if long journey.

iv) Use heavy plastic bag holds in moisture and keep laps and seats dry. Secure bag with string but let flower heads poke out.

v) Use handy container like old style mason jar for transporting small arrangement. To protect against spills, wrap the jar with tin foil, crushing the foil gently around the rim (not over the flower heads) then add the raffia bow.

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3) How to renew fading flower?

i) When flowers starts to show signs of wilting, re-cut the stems under water if possible then submerge flowers in the basin or tub with cool water. Use brick to holds down sturdy stemmed flowers. Give flowers 15 - 20mins of renewal before placing them in the vase with water and flower food.

ii) To revitalize a flower, dip its with small amount of vodka for sec then put it back in water.

iii) Dip rose stems in peppermint oil before placing them in water.

iv) Add a tablespoon of white vinegar to vase water for lilies, anemones and gladioli.

v) Drop a pinch of salt into vase water for violets, snapdragons and roses.

vi) Mix 2 teaspoons of sugar or lemonade into vase water for asters and delphiniums.

vii) Mist the heads of peonies with warm water often. Peonies thrive on humidity and bright light but not direct sunlight.

viii) Pull of the wilted outer petals of dahlias. The flower head will be smaller but prettier.

ix) To improve the condition of tulips heads, carefully prick the stem with fine needle at point just below the flower head. This will release any air pockets and allow the flower to take in more water.

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4) How do i make a fresh floral arrangement using a candle?

i) Fill container 1/3 full with water.

ii) Center and place jar in container. Center and place candle on jar.

iii) Measure and cut stems of hydrangea into small spray.

iv) Position small spray around the candle. Continue as desired.

v) Position silk pansies in arrangement.

vi) Using craft scissors, cut desired length of ribbon for bow.

vii) Make a bow and secure with wire.

viii) Position bow at one end of arrangement away from candle.

ix) Fill container with water until full.

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5) How do i arrange flowers in a small container?

i) Fill vase 1/3 full with water. Fill vase 1/2 full with glass beads.

ii) Measure and cut stems of mini carnations.

iii) Wire and wrap carnations.

iv) Lace carnations around edge of vase.

v) Measure and cut stems of sweetheart roses.

vi) Wire and wrap sweetheart roses.

vii) Continue lacing stems of remaining carnations, alternating with sweetheart roses as desired. Fill in gaps with snapdragon as desired.

viii) Fill vase with water until full.

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6) How do i string fresh flowers?

i) Using craft scissors, cut desired length of thread for lei plus a few inches to allow for tying.

ii) Insert single strand of thread through needle then knot.

iii) Using floral shears, cut off entire stem from carnations at the bottom of calyx.

iv) Gently insert needle with thread up through center of calyx and bloom. Gently slide carnation down thread, working calyx into center of previous carnation.

v) Continue stringing and sliding onto thread, so as not to have space between blooms until desired look is achieved.

vi) Remove needle and tie end of thread together. Trim off excess.

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7) How do i care for silk florals?

i) Work near an electrical outlet so that your glue gun will be within reach.

ii) Dip stems of silk florals into craft glue before inserting them in floral styrofoam. This helps to secure them.

iii) Try to turn wire spines of leaves away from the viewer.

iv) Position or curve silk floral materials as they would naturally grow.

v) Use varying stages of flower development to create a more natural look. for example, use rose buds as well as fully bloomed roses.

vi) Store silk floral materials upright in a cupboard box to prevent materials from being flattened or wrinkled. Place floral styrofoam in cardboard box then insert flower stems into floral styrofoam. Secure box lid.

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