Corsage Construction
Step-By-Step
Directions
STEP 1: Select Materials
1 Carnation
1 Stem of Leatherleaf
1 Sprig of Baby’s Breath
1 Yard of #3 Ribbon
1 (26 guage) Wire
Floral tape
1 Corsage Pin
1 Carnation
Choose flowers
that are in good
condition.
Choose a flower
color that is
suitable for the
occasion.
Choose a flower
that is a good size
for the wearer.
1 Stem Leatherleaf Fern
Choose a straight
stemmed piece
from the tip of the
fern or use a side
branch.
Choose leatherleaf
that is in good
condition.
1 Sprig Baby’s Breath
Choose flowers
that are in good
shape.
1 Yard of #3 Ribbon
Choose a color that
compliments the
flower.
Wire
Use #26 wire for
bows
Use #22 wire for
flowers
Corsage Pins
Use Pearl tipped
pins.
Step 2: Wire and Tape Carnation
Remove flower
stem
Wire using the
piercing method
Tape to cover all of
the wire
Step 3: Select and Tape
Baby’s Breath and Foliage
Use 3-4” piece of
foliage
Remove leaves from
bottom 1”
Place foliage behind
carnation.
Use small sprigs of
baby’s breath above
and below carnation
Position and tape both
to carnation
Step 4: Make a Bow
Use 1 yard of
ribbon
Use # 26 gauge
wire
Tape the wire
Make with at least
4 loops as directed
in a previous lesson
Step 5: Add Bow to Corsage
Separate wires
holding bow
Wrap wires around
corsage stem
Clip wires to 1” and
lay flat against
stem.
Tape the stem to
cover the wires
Step 6: Add Finishing Touches
Hook, Curl, or
Curve the end of
the stem
Add the Corsage
Pin
Place in Cooler
Step 7: Clean the Work Area
Put away all
materials
Sweep and Clean up
area.