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Mayesh Design Star: Cascading Bouquet

Written by Ali Dahlson | March 13, 2023

In her third & final Design Star video, Sue demonstrates how to create a cascade bouquet using sustainable mechanics, or without the use of tape, wire, or foam bouquet holders. She designs two different bouquets: a more modern, minimal take and a more traditional style cascade.

 

She begins by creating her simple, handheld armature using curly willow, but any flexible, branchy material will work. This armature is purely functional and structural and will disappear once the flowers have been added. The base of the bouquets is created using a hand tied spiraled bouquet, something that seems simple but takes a lot of practice. She even recommends taking a class or workshop on spiral bouquets (ahem, we have one right now!) 

To add a little artfulness & whimsy, Sue shows us a few of her favorite sustainable techniques to add unique & interesting elements to her cascade bouquets. Watch the video below to discover all of her tips & tricks for the traditional cascade bouquet that is currently making a big comeback!

 

 

 

 

YELLOW BOUQUET DETAILS:

Young flexible curly willow for armature | 10-12 stems

Young flexible curly willow for daffodil spikes | 5-7 stems

Daffodil, petals removed | 70 stems

Hyacinth | 4 stems

Mini cymbidium | 2 stems

Sweet pea | 7 stems

Lilac | 5 stems

Acacia, separated | 5 stems

Hemp thread similar to this

Lei needle

Rubberbands (repurposed)

 

BLUSH BOUQUET DETAILS:

Young flexible curly willow for armature | 10-12 stems

Chrysanthemum | 7 stems

White majolica spray rose | 5 stems

Butterfly ranunculus, separated | 3 stems

Lilac | 8 stems

Spirea, separated | 3 stems

Sweet pea | 7 stems s

Rubberbands

 
 
 
 

CREDITS:

Host & Designer: Sue McLeary | Passionflower Sue

Videographer: Tell Studios