How to Make an Oriental Flower Arrangement

Placing flowers in an arrangement is a little more complex than some would think, especially when you're going for a certain look. Of course, because flowers are so beautiful, almost any flowers in any container look great. But arranging flowers in a traditional manner is different from arranging flowers for a particular design genre, such as oriental decor. There aren't any strict rules when arranging flowers, but the techniques and materials you choose can help you achieve your design goal.

Tall, narrow vase
Glass marbles
Oriental flowers
Garden snips
Greenery

Instructions

- 1
  Obtain a tall, thin, clear glass vase. You can purchase a vase at most department stores.
- 2
  Gather together some oriental flowers. Purple irises go well with white lilacs. White lemon peonies blend nicely with orchids.
- 3
  Put the oriental flowers in the vase. Make sure the stems are long enough to reach the bottom.
- 4
  Fill the bottom of the vase with glass marbles. Place them carefully into the vase along the sides. Let them fall to the bottom.
- 5
  Place only a few flowers of each type into the vase. It isn't necessary to fill all the empty space. Oriental flower arrangements are created sparingly for best results.
- 6
  Add water to the vase until it is 3 inches from the top.

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