Begin by removing a single bloom from the stalk of orchid.
Hold the bloom in one hand, and then poke the soft-gauge florist's wire straight through the base of the stem, as pictured.
Next: Bend the Wire
How to Make an Easy Orchid Boutonniere
By Nina Callaway, About.com Guide
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