INDEX

A

acacia

Cuff Corsage, 111–12

Dangly Earrings, 51–52

Floral Aura, 211–14

Floral Bangle, 99–100

Petite Ribbon Corsage, 103–4

Shoulder Corsage, 107–8

Wraparound Floral Fascinator, 167–68

adhesive, working with, 30

agapanthus

Cuff Corsage, 111–12

Floral Aura, 211–14

Floral Bangle, 99–100

Shoulder Corsage, 107–8

ageratum

Over-the-Ear-Earrings, 63–64

AIFD Guide to Floral Design, 18

air, 23

air plants

Collar Necklace, 91–92

Allium cowanii. See onion, ornamental

A. schubertii. See tumbleweed onion

A. siculum. See honey garlic

amaranthus

Asymmetrical Floral Headdress, 175–78

Bateau Tattoo, 131–32

Dangly Earrings, 51–52

Floral Fascinator, 159–60

Flower ’Fro, 185–86

Natural Hair (Amaranthus Extensions), 171–72

Over-the-Ear-Earrings, 63–64

Tattoo Corsage, 127–28

artemisia

Demi-Crown, 149–52

Flower ’Fro, 185–86

Full Flower Crown, 155–56

Artful Wired Cuff, 115–16

asparagus fern

Flower ’Fro, 185–86

aster

Flower ’Fro, 185–86

astrantia

Dangly Earrings, 51–52

Flexible Fashion, 203–4

Floral Aura, 211–14

Floral Epaulettes, 199–200

Floral Ring, 39–40

Full Flower Crown, 155–56

Over-the-Ear-Earrings, 63–64

Simplest Flower Crown, 145–46

Wraparound Tattoo, 135–36

Asymmetrical Floral Headdress, 175–78

Aura, Floral, 211–14

B

bachelor’s button

Petal Play Necklace, 59–60

Bateau Tattoo, 131–32

beautyberry

Bateau Tattoo, 131–32

begonia

Asymmetrical Floral Headdress, 175–78

Floral Aura, 211–14

belt

Flexible Fashion, 203–4

bittersweet

Tattoo Corsage, 127–28

blueberries

Dangly Earrings, 51–52

Floral Ring, 39–40

Full Flower Crown, 155–56

blushing bride protea

Chenille Choker, 67–68

Demi-Crown, 149–52

Flower ’Fro, 185–86

Wraparound Tattoo, 135–36

Bonacci, Filius, 23

Bow Tie, 87–88

Bustier, Floral, 193–96

C

Callicarpa. See beautyberry

calocephalus plant

Floral Bangle, 99–100

carnation

Artful Wired Cuff, 115–16

Asymmetrical Floral Headdress, 175–78

Chenille Choker, 67–68

Flexible Fashion, 203–4

Floral Aura, 211–14

Floral Bustier, 193–96

Flower ’Fro, 185–86

Wraparound Tattoo, 135–36

celosia

Bateau Tattoo, 131–32

Full Flower Crown, 155–56

Over-the-Ear-Earrings, 63–64

Tattoo Corsage, 127–28

Centaurea cyanus. See bachelor’s button

chamomile

Chamomile Four-Finger Rings, 123–24

Simplest Flower Crown, 145–46

Chapple, Holly, 99

Chenille Choker, 67–68

Chezar, Ariella, 19

Choker, Chenille, 67–68

chrysanthemum

Cuff Corsage, 111–12

Floral Bangle, 99–100

Wraparound Tattoo, 135–36

Chunky Cuff, 79–80

clematis

Floral Aura, 211–14

Floral Fascinator, 159–60

Simplest Flower Crown, 145–46

Stud Earrings, 43–44

Cobaea scandens. See cup-and-saucer vine

coleus

Stud Earrings, 43–44

Collar Necklace, 91–92

color, 18–20

contrast, 22

corsages

Artful Wired Cuff, 115–16

Cuff Corsage, 111–12

Flexible Fashion, 203–4

Floral Bangle, 99–100

Petite Ribbon Corsage, 103–4

Shoulder Corsage, 107–8

Tattoo Corsage, 127–28

traditional approach to, 95

Corsican stonecrop

Succulent Ring, 75–76

cosmos

Chenille Choker, 67–68

cotinus

Dangly Earrings, 51–52

Floral Ring, 39–40

cranking method, 28, 29

cross-piercing, 28

crowns

Demi-Crown, 149–52

Flexible Fashion, 203–4

Full Flower Crown, 155–56

Simplest Flower Crown, 145–46

cuffs

Artful Wired Cuff, 115–16

Chunky Cuff, 79–80

Cuff Corsage, 111–12

cup-and-saucer vine

Floral Fascinator, 159–60

D

Dangly Earrings, 51–52

delphinium

Dramatic Dome Hat, 181–82

Floral Epaulettes, 199–200

Demi-Crown, 149–52

design process, 22–26

Detroit Garden Works, 181

dianthus

Over-the-Ear-Earrings, 63–64

didiscus

Bateau Tattoo, 131–32

Floral Fascinator, 159–60

Full Flower Crown, 155–56

Over-the-Ear-Earrings, 63–64

dill

Tattoo Corsage, 127–28

dog collar

Flexible Fashion, 203–4

Dramatic Dome Hat, 181–82

Dumouchelle, Amanda, 12, 203

E

earrings

Dangly Earrings, 51–52

Hyacinth Hoops, 47–49

Over-the-Ear-Earrings, 63–64

Stud Earrings, 43–44

Succulent Earrings, 83–84

Epaulettes, Floral, 199–200

F

fascinators

Floral Fascinator, 159–60

Wraparound Floral Fascinator, 167–68

feverfew

Floral Aura, 211–14

Fibonacci number sequence, 23, 24

Flexible Fashion, 203–4

floral adhesive, working with, 30

Floral Aura, 211–14

Floral Bangle, 99–100

Floral Bustier, 193–96

Floral Epaulettes, 199–200

Floral Fascinator, 159–60

Floral Ring, 39–40

Flower ’Fro, 185–86

flowers. See also individual flowers

handling, 20–22

life span of, 20–22, 31

selecting, 17–20

sourcing, 16–17

Foley, Shawn Michael, 119

form, 18

Fritillaria persica. See Persian lily

F. uva-vulpis

Statement Necklace, 55–56

fuchsia

Dangly Earrings, 51–52

Full Flower Crown, 155–56

G

Garland, Val, 59

Gaultier, Jean Paul, 10

Gilliam, Hitomi, 21, 67

glue, working with, 30

golden ratio, 23–24

golden triangle, 23, 24, 26

gomphrena

Bateau Tattoo, 131–32

Floral Aura, 211–14

Over-the-Ear-Earrings, 63–64

gypsophila

Simplest Flower Crown, 145–46

H

handling, 20–22

hat band

Flexible Fashion, 203–4

headpieces. See also crowns; fascinators

Asymmetrical Floral Headdress, 175–78

Dramatic Dome Hat, 181–82

Flower ’Fro, 185–86

Natural Hair (Amaranthus Extensions), 171–72

heather

Wraparound Floral Fascinator, 167–68

hellebore

Shoulder Corsage, 107–8

hens and chicks

Collar Necklace, 91–92

Succulent Ring, 75–76

heuchera

Bateau Tattoo, 131–32

Chenille Choker, 67–68

Full Flower Crown, 155–56

Statement Necklace, 55–56

Wraparound Tattoo, 135–36

Hibiscus syriacus. See rose of Sharon

honey garlic

Dangly Earrings, 51–52

Floral Ring, 39–40

hook method, 28, 29

hosta

Chenille Choker, 67–68

Over-the-Ear-Earrings, 63–64

hyacinth

Cuff Corsage, 111–12

Floral Bangle, 99–100

Hyacinth Hoops, 47–49

Over-the-Ear-Earrings, 63–64

hyacinth bean

Bateau Tattoo, 131–32

hydrangea

Asymmetrical Floral Headdress, 175–78

Floral Bangle, 99–100

hypericum

Flexible Fashion, 203–4

I

insertion method, 28, 29

J

Jabotian, Krikor, 193

Japanese anemone

Chenille Choker, 67–68

jewelry

caring for, 31–32

Chenille Choker, 67–68

Chunky Cuff, 79–80

Collar Necklace, 91–92

Dangly Earrings, 51–52

with faux leather fabric, 31

Floral Ring, 39–40

Hyacinth Hoops, 47–49

with jewelry blanks, 30

Over-the-Ear-Earrings, 63–64

Petal Play Necklace, 59–60

Statement Necklace, 55–56

Stud Earrings, 43–44

Succulent Earrings, 83–84

Succulent Ring, 75–76

from succulents, 71

Jovibarba heuffelii. See hens and chicks

K

kangaroo paw

Statement Necklace, 55–56

Stud Earrings, 43–44

Knobloch, Dorota, 11

kochia

Wraparound Floral Fascinator, 167–68

L

Lacroix, Christian, 10

lamb’s tail

Collar Necklace, 91–92

Succulent Earrings, 83–84

Succulent Ring, 75–76

LaPorcshia, 131

larkspur

Dramatic Dome Hat, 181–82

leather fabric, faux, 31

Lersch, Gregor, 21

lilac

Dangly Earrings, 51–52

Floral Aura, 211–14

lily of the valley

Dangly Earrings, 51–52

lisianthus

Artful Wired Cuff, 115–16

Asymmetrical Floral Headdress, 175–78

Demi-Crown, 149–52

Floral Fascinator, 159–60

Flower ’Fro, 185–86

Full Flower Crown, 155–56

Rosy Shrug, 207–8

Shoulder Corsage, 107–8

M

Makoto, Azuma, 19

Mars, Warren, 20

Massie, Joseph, 23

Mugler, Thierry, 10

mums. See chrysanthemum

muscari

Floral Epaulettes, 199–200

Statement Necklace, 55–56

N

Naomi, 63

narcissus

Floral Aura, 211–14

Natural Hair (Amaranthus Extensions), 171–72

necklaces

Chenille Choker, 67–68

Collar Necklace, 91–92

Flexible Fashion, 203–4

Petal Play Necklace, 59–60

Statement Necklace, 55–56

nerine lily

Petite Ribbon Corsage, 103–4

nigella

Dangly Earrings, 51–52

Floral Ring, 39–40

Stud Earrings, 43–44

O

onion, ornamental

Flexible Fashion, 203–4

Floral Epaulettes, 199–200

oregano, ornamental

Flower ’Fro, 185–86

Full Flower Crown, 155–56

Ornithogalum dubium. See star of Bethlehem

Over-the-Ear-Earrings, 63–64

P

pepperberry

Demi-Crown, 149–52

Persian lily

Hyacinth Hoops, 47–49

Statement Necklace, 55–56

Petal Play Necklace, 59–60

Petite Ribbon Corsage, 103–4

phi, 23–24

Phytolacca americana. See pokeberry

piercing method, 28, 29

Pieris japonica

Asymmetrical Floral Headdress, 175–78

Dangly Earrings, 51–52

Simplest Flower Crown, 145–46

Statement Necklace, 55–56

Wraparound Floral Fascinator, 167–68

Wraparound Tattoo, 135–36

plumosus fern

Flower ’Fro, 185–86

pokeberry

Over-the-Ear-Earrings, 63–64

privet berry

Demi-Crown, 149–52

Flower ’Fro, 185–86

Full Flower Crown, 155–56

R

ranunculus

Asymmetrical Floral Headdress, 175–78

Cuff Corsage, 111–12

Flexible Fashion, 203–4

Floral Aura, 211–14

Floral Fascinator, 159–60

Petite Ribbon Corsage, 103–4

rings

Chamomile Four-Finger Rings, 123–24

Floral Ring, 39–40

Succulent Ring, 75–76

rose of Sharon

Chenille Choker, 67–68

roses

Artful Wired Cuff, 115–16

Asymmetrical Floral Headdress, 175–78

Cuff Corsage, 111–12

Floral Aura, 211–14

Floral Bangle, 99–100

Full Flower Crown, 155–56

Petite Ribbon Corsage, 103–4

Rosy Shrug, 207–8

Shoulder Corsage, 107–8

rose sumac

Artful Wired Cuff, 115–16

Floral Aura, 211–14

rule of thirds, 23, 25, 26

ruscus

Flexible Fashion, 203–4

S

salvia

Over-the-Ear-Earrings, 63–64

sash

Flexible Fashion, 203–4

scabiosa

Artful Wired Cuff, 115–16

Bateau Tattoo, 131–32

Demi-Crown, 149–52

Flower ’Fro, 185–86

Full Flower Crown, 155–56

Tattoo Corsage, 127–28

Wraparound Tattoo, 135–36

scented geranium

Tattoo Corsage, 127–28

sedeveria

Collar Necklace, 91–92

Succulent Earrings, 83–84

Succulent Ring, 75–76

Sedum dasyphyllum. See Corsican stonecrop

S. morganianum. See lamb’s tail

sempervivum. See hens and chicks

Senecio rowleyanus. See string of pearls

sequence 3–5–8, 23, 24, 26

Shoulder Corsage, 107–8

Shrug, Rosy, 207–8

Simplest Flower Crown, 145–46

size, 20

Slow Flowers movement, 16

snapdragon

Tattoo Corsage, 127–28

snowberry

Asymmetrical Floral Headdress, 175–78

Statement Necklace, 55–56

Wraparound Tattoo, 135–36

snowdrop

Floral Epaulettes, 199–200

sourcing, 16–17

spirea

Wraparound Floral Fascinator, 167–68

squill

Wraparound Tattoo, 135–36

star of Bethlehem

Floral Epaulettes, 199–200

Wraparound Tattoo, 135–36

Statement Necklace, 55–56

statice

Simplest Flower Crown, 145–46

stephanotis

Hyacinth Hoops, 47–49

strawflower

Cuff Corsage, 111–12

Flexible Fashion, 203–4

Floral Aura, 211–14

Tattoo Corsage, 127–28

string of pearls

Collar Necklace, 91–92

Succulent Earrings, 83–84

Succulent Ring, 75–76

Stud Earrings, 43–44

succulents

Bow Tie, 87–88

Chunky Cuff, 79–80

Collar Necklace, 91–92

jewelry from, 71

Succulent Earrings, 83–84

Succulent Ring, 75–76

sweet pea

Asymmetrical Floral Headdress, 175–78

Wraparound Tattoo, 135–36

Symphoricarpos. See snowberry

T

tattoos, floral

Bateau Tattoo, 131–32

Chamomile Four-Finger Rings, 123–24

tape for, 119

Tattoo Corsage, 127–28

variations on, 139

Wraparound Tattoo, 135–36

ten Donkelaar, Anne, 19

texture, 20

ties

Bow Tie, 87–88

Flexible Fashion, 203–4

Tillandsia. See air plants

tomatoes

Demi-Crown, 149–52

Flower ’Fro, 185–86

Tattoo Corsage, 127–28

tuberose

Demi-Crown, 149–52

Hyacinth Hoops, 47–49

Over-the-Ear-Earrings, 63–64

Statement Necklace, 55–56

tumbleweed onion

Dangly Earrings, 51–52

Floral Ring, 39–40

U

uhele fern

Stud Earrings, 43–44

Urginea maritima. See squill

V

veronica

Wraparound Floral Fascinator, 167–68

W

waxflower

Simplest Flower Crown, 145–46

Weeks, Françoise, 12, 35

weight, 23

Winward, Sarah, 185

wiring techniques, 28–29

Wraparound Floral Fascinator, 167–68

Wraparound Tattoo, 135–36

Z

zinnia

Bateau Tattoo, 131–32

Tattoo Corsage, 127–28

Wraparound Tattoo, 135–36