Hello! Thank you for your question. 😊 I assume you're asking about the length of the flower stems for the bouquet. Typically, I use stems that are around 8 to 10 inches long, although some can be longer, reaching up to 30 inches. When it comes to stems with multiple branches or flowers, I usually cut them into individual usable pieces. I then extend their length using additional stems I have on hand or by using 2mm-diameter wire to achieve a workable length. I’ve demonstrated this process in my video titled "How to Join & Lengthen Silk Flower Stems Before Making Bouquets and Arrangements," which you can find here👉🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4jcZ6p6aLRkZ8U Sometimes, I simply pop the flower heads off and attach them to separate empty stems that I purchase. You can see this technique in the video at around the 05:05 mark. The empty stems I use are approximately 13 inches long, and I've included a link to "Floral Wire Stem with Leaves For Flower Heads" in the video description for your convenience. 😉 For reference, the diameter of the bouquet I created in the video is approximately 11 inches. I hope this answers your question! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!

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Hi I do have the full video showing how I made this rainbow cascading bouquet on my channel 😊 It's linked in this Short or you can find it on my channel page. Thank you for your interest.

Hello, thank you for your comment. I only have minimal experience in somebana and as far as I know, the stiffening solution (usually starchy liquid) only helps holding the flower petals' shapes, but it does not help much in terms of preventing the edges from fraying. The stiffened petals can withstand more abrasion than non-stiffened ones before fraying but I would not consider the stiffening solution the go-to for stopping the edges from fraying. Hope this helps. 😊

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I am happy to hear that you found my tips helpful. 😊 Real hydrangeas need to drink a lot of water, and having artificial ones in your garden can save you a lot of hassle!

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Hello Cheryl, Sorry I didn't quite understand what you meant by 'magnolias that are limp'? Do you mind explaining so I can see how I could help? Feel free to DM me on Instagram @embloome to discuss it. 😉

Glad you like the video 😆 Have fun making the corsages and have an awesome night!

omg I just did one and it looks so amazing thank you so much

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That's longer than 50% of the video. I would take that as a win! Your comment proved it worths taking my time to seal all the flower petals for this bouquet. 😆 Thank you for taking the time to comment.

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Hi Katyb 😊 I have never thought about heat shrink tubing until you mentioned it! And I have never heard of plasti dip. I have made some corsets when I was at college but never had the chance to use metal boning, so I was never taught how to seal the ends of boning. What you have said is very interesting. Sounds like heat shrink tubing could be an easier solution since it doesn't give out toxic fumes. I will definitely keep that on my list of "To-Look-Intos". Thank you for the info, and thank you for taking the time to comment ❤️

@@embloome you're welcome! I've been learning how to make a corset so this is on my to look into list for that too 😁 The heat shrink tubing is actually really cheap, something like a metre or 2 is only $5 Australian here, and I imagine you wouldn't need much per stem. Good luck!

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. 😊 I'm glad you found my suggestion useful. As for ironing flower petels with a normal iron, I haven't tried that yet because it seems a bit dangerous. 😅 If you don't want to spend the money on a soldering iron, I recommend blow-drying your petals on high heat with a regular hairdryer and shaping them with your hands. Obviously, this will not produce the same results as a soldering iron, but it could help in freshening up some petals if the fabric is thin enough. You should also wear a few pairs of gloves to avoid burning yourself. Now that you've mentioned it, I'd like to look into how to reshape petals with common household items! 😆

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Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for your kind words about my videos on boutonnieres. 😊 I am thrilled to hear that you found them helpful as you prepare for your upcoming wedding. It sounds like you have a clear vision for your wedding, and I am glad that the style of the boutonnieres resonates with your desire for simplicity, elegance, and a classic with a modern twist. I appreciate your feedback about the links to my videos, and I apologize for any difficulty you had in finding them. I will make sure to take your suggestion into account and improve the accessibility of the links in future videos. Best of luck with your wedding preparations, and congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! ❤️

Hello Schmitt, thank you for sharing those helpful tips! 😄 I'm intrigued by the idea of using acrylic paint and nail varnish over hot glue - I'll have to give that a try myself sometime! I do have a slight concern about using permanent marker, though. I'm worried that it might rub off on fabric when the flowers are held against the body and potentially stain some pretty dresses. Have you had any experience with this issue that you could share? Thank you again for your insights!

Thank you, Schmitt, for your kind and encouraging comment! I'm thrilled to hear that you find my instructions helpful and that you appreciate the effort I put into making these videos. Your comment is a reminder of why I do what I do, and I can't thank you enough for taking the time to leave such positive feedback. I hope you continue to find value in my content, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions! Thanks again, and have a great day! (❁´◡`❁)

Hi Anione 😊 Thank you for your suggestion. I will put that on my video idea list! Thank you for taking the time to comment.

Hi Anione. I am based in Hong Kong. The online stores which I have shown in the video were from Aliexpress. I believe they are based in China, like most of the silk flowers sellers on Amazon. Regarding your very old silk flowers, I would suggest giving the petals and leaves a quick wash in a bucket of warm diluted soapy water. (Test at a less noticeable spot first to see if the dye come off.) Once the dust and dirt got washed off, they will look 10 times better already! Rinse, pat dry and blow dry them. For fraying petals, you can fix them like how I did in my video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpPKloODYqylndE). For putting the plastic bits back to gather, the hot glue gun is your best friend 😊 I would love to know how the repairing go. Should you have more questions, please feel free to leave them here 😉 And thank you for the video idea suggestion. I will certainly put that on my topic list. Cheers, Janet x

@@embloome Thank you, Janet, for the very useful tips. I have never used a glue gun, should get one, but don't know anything about them. Can I buy just any one? Your tips in the video about what to look for while buying artificial flowers were very good, but remember, many of us aren't lucky to have your artistic sensibility, but can tell when the end product isn't good, but only after making an expensive mistake 😁. Request you to do a few more videos with detailed buying guidelines, more examples, where to buy, tips on vases and arrangements, also how to put different flowers together, keeping cost/budgets in mind. Showing us many options. I have a 3 feet tall vase (a gift) that's kept on the floor, bight patterned glazed ceramic. I just cannot understand what to put in it that would look good or even if I should put anything in it? Its so hard without guidance. If I buy something and it looks bad, it will be such a waste. But the right option could make a statement!

Hi Anione 😊 Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your thoughts and suggestions. I'm glad to hear that you found my tips useful, and I appreciate your interest in learning more about artificial flowers and arrangements. Your feedback is invaluable, and I'll definitely keep your ideas in mind for future videos. As for the glue gun, I recommend getting one that can maintain a constant temperature and has a thin tip for better control over the glue volume. It's always a good idea to practice a bit before using it on your final project. Regarding where to buy silk flowers, I completely understand your concern and agree that it's important to be able to spot poor quality flowers to avoid making expensive mistakes. In my video 'How to shop for quality artificial flowers online', I've provided some guidelines to help evaluate the quality of the flowers you intend to buy, regardless of where you shop. If the flowers tick most of the boxes of being 'poor quality', then they may not be the best option for you, even if they are within your budget. As for your 3 feet tall vase, it would be difficult for me to make suggestions without seeing the vase and where you intend to place it. I'd be happy to discuss this further with you, so feel free to DM me on Instagram (@embloome). Thank you again for your support and feedback, and I look forward to connecting with you soon. Have a wonderful day!"

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@@embloome You are welcome, I really enjoy your videos, they are helpful and pleasant. I know I will watch more and I like your title/name, I love using French. My main charite' group employed a French name as well. :)

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