Corsages embellish your wrists or lapels and are made of a wide array of materials; most commonly flowers. However, unorthodox materials lend to the creation of interesting and flattering corsage styles. For instance, a balloon corsage is pretty self-explanatory. Balloons and other items help you create a stunning corsage that can be worn for any type of event.
Instructions
1. Select four balloons from the package of small balloons. Small round water balloons are adequate for this task. Blow each balloon up until each one measures just at three inches in diameter. Tie off each balloon into a knot.
2. Grasp all four balloons in your hand with the knotted ends of them bundled together. Tie all four knotted ends together into a single, tight knot. This connects the balloons into a blossom-like shape.
3. Snip a length of silk ribbon from the roll measuring 10 inches. Select a wide-gauge ribbon of one inch width. Tie the ribbon into a simple bow. Glue the knotted rubber of the balloon blossom to the front knot of the bow. Use a craft glue gel for adhering gems and appliques to fabric for this task. Let the ribbon dry for five minutes.
4. Snip the stem from a silk flower of your choice leaving only about one inch of stem protruding from the blossom. Wrap the remaining stem with florists tape.
5. Squeeze craft adhesive in a spiral around the wrapped stem protrusion of the flower. Slide the flower, stem first, into the center of the four balloons. Press the balloons into the center to hold the flower in place for one minute, then release.
6. Glue the backside of the silk ribbon bow to the surface of a bangle bracelet or elastic wristlet. Let the balloon corsage dry for 30 minutes before wearing.
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