Flat wire and grass bridal basket

7 December 2016
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Bend wires to create a basket shape. I made mine almost a rounded triangle with a flat top

Connect the open ends at the top with florist tape. This area will be the handle of the basket

Space out the wires to create a flat base

Bind a small bundle of grass to the one side of the basket handle letting the tips dangle down the side

Bind another small bundle of grass facing the other way.

Bend the grass down to the side of the basket and secure with floral glue to the wire

Again, do the same on the other side

Fold the blades of grass over and secure it to the bottom of the basket, one strand at a time

Gather up the stem ends at the handle side of the basket

Wrap the stems with a blade of grass to create a neat handle

Glue in a few dangling blades of grass, some snowflake sparkling beads, and the orchids

Add a few crystals and make sure the basket is comfortable to carry

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