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Tapes and Clay:

 

Floral tape, waterproof tape, and
sticky clay.

• Floral Tape or Stem Tape: Floral tape is a stretchable tape that is used for covering wire and flower stems primarily in corsage and wedding work. The tape sticks to itself for a smooth finished look on wire. Available in several colors.
• Waterproof Tape: Available in 1/4-inch width, this tape is used to secure foam into a container by securing the tape to one side of the container, over the foam, then securing it to the other side. Most often, it is criss-crossed for added stability. It also can be used to anchor pillar and taper holders securely in place.
• Sticky Clay: is just that: sticky. It is used to anchor frogs, prongs, and floral foam to dry containers.

Wire Cutters: Use wire cutters when shortening wire and trimming several thicknesses of wire. Scissors are not recommended for these tasks.

Wire and Picks:

 

Wood picks, floral wire, and
chenille stems.

• Wood Picks: are slender stakes 3 inches or longer. They will add strength to weak and/or fragile stems. Secure stems to picks with attached wire.
• Floral Wire: Floral wire is available in several different gauges and lengths. It is commonly used for holding up the heads of flowers and lengthening the stems for corsage and bouquet work. Some floral wire is fabric covered. Floral wire is usually found rolled on spools. Heavier wire often comes in cut lengths. The advantage of spool wire is that it can be used for a garland in one continuous length.
• Chenille Stems: Chenille stems (or pipe cleaners) are used to secure the ribbon for making bows.