How To Make a Wrist Corsage

You may think that corsages are old-fashioned out of style but there are still events when a wrist corsage is appropriate. The arrangements are a great complement to a simple ensemble for a special dance. Create your own wrist corsage at home with just a few simple steps.

Materials

• 2 medium flower blooms of the same color
• 2 stems of leaves
• 2-3 small flowers to complement the roses
• Floral tape
• Floral wire
• Scissors/wire cutters
• Elastic band

Steps

1. Choose the flowers. Roses, orchids and carnations may be the traditional flowers for corsages but you don’t have to limit yourself to these old standards. Consider using sunflowers or wildflowers with dramatic colors to make a statement and complement your wardrobe choice.
2. Prepare the flowers. Cut the stems to three inches in length. You may need to remove some length later but this length will make it easier to arrange the flowers.  
3. Group the flowers together and tape them. Hold the stems together so that the ends are together and the blooms face the opposite sides of your wrist. Wrap the floral tape around the stems to secure them.
4. Add the smaller flowers. These filler flowers help hide the stems of the flowers and add structure to your design. Place one flower between the two larger flowers so that the stems are covered. Secure the stems with tape. Place the other filler flowers in the design of your choice.
5. Add the leaves. Use the tape to secure the leaves at the top and bottom or right and left side of the corsage blooms. The leaves help frame the flowers into a small bouquet.
6. Using your wrist as a guide, cut the elastic to length. Wrap the elastic around your wrist and cut to the needed length plus one inch for the overlap.
7. Secure elastic to the corsage. Use the floral wire or tape to secure the elastic to the back of the flower stems. The elastic should be hidden under the flowers when the corsage is worn.
8. Slip on the corsage. This wrist corsage design will complement almost any gown you wear. Take it out for a night on the town or any special event.

Making a corsage allows you to create a unique design with your favorite flowers. With a few simple materials from your florist or craft store and you can make the corsage of your dreams. Get creative and you can create a corsage for your friends to admire.