How to Make Rose Centerpieces
Hot glue a Styrofoam ball to the top of a glass or crystal candlestick., Get a bouquet of mini silk roses and snip the flowers off., Poke a rose into the top of a Styrofoam ball., Add more roses in a ring around the first one., Continue adding roses...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Hot glue a Styrofoam ball to the top of a glass or crystal candlestick.
Cover the top of the candlestick with hot glue, then quickly press the Styrofoam ball into the glue.
You can use any size Styrofoam ball you want, but something around 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) would be ideal.Keep the ball proportionate to the candle stick.
The smaller the ball, the shorter the candle stick should be. -
Step 2: Get a bouquet of mini silk roses and snip the flowers off.
Leave a 2-inch (5.08-centimeter) long stem on each rose.If possible, use a pair of wire cutters to do this.
Many silk flowers have wire inside the stem, which can ruin a good pair of scissors.
If you cannot find wire cutters, use a pair of sturdy scissors you don't mind possibly ruining. , If the rose is very loose, pull it out, add a drop of glue into the hole, then push the rose back in.You want the base of the rose touching the Styrofoam ball.
You can use tacky glue or hot glue. , Make sure that all of the roses are touching one another, including the one in the center.
Once again, if any of the roses feel loose, secure them with a drop of hot glue. , When you are done, the entire ball should be covered in roses.
Make sure that there are no gaps or bits of Styrofoam showing. , Tie the ends of the ribbon into a large bow.
For that final touch, snip the ends of the ribbon at an angle.
A satin ribbon would work the best, but you can also use a sheer ribbon as well.
It can match the color of your rose ball, or it can be an accent color instead, such as silver or gold. -
Step 3: Poke a rose into the top of a Styrofoam ball.
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Step 4: Add more roses in a ring around the first one.
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Step 5: Continue adding roses in rings until you reach the bottom of the Styrofoam ball.
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Step 6: Wrap a ribbon around the middle of the candlestick.
Detailed Guide
Cover the top of the candlestick with hot glue, then quickly press the Styrofoam ball into the glue.
You can use any size Styrofoam ball you want, but something around 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) would be ideal.Keep the ball proportionate to the candle stick.
The smaller the ball, the shorter the candle stick should be.
Leave a 2-inch (5.08-centimeter) long stem on each rose.If possible, use a pair of wire cutters to do this.
Many silk flowers have wire inside the stem, which can ruin a good pair of scissors.
If you cannot find wire cutters, use a pair of sturdy scissors you don't mind possibly ruining. , If the rose is very loose, pull it out, add a drop of glue into the hole, then push the rose back in.You want the base of the rose touching the Styrofoam ball.
You can use tacky glue or hot glue. , Make sure that all of the roses are touching one another, including the one in the center.
Once again, if any of the roses feel loose, secure them with a drop of hot glue. , When you are done, the entire ball should be covered in roses.
Make sure that there are no gaps or bits of Styrofoam showing. , Tie the ends of the ribbon into a large bow.
For that final touch, snip the ends of the ribbon at an angle.
A satin ribbon would work the best, but you can also use a sheer ribbon as well.
It can match the color of your rose ball, or it can be an accent color instead, such as silver or gold.
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