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Floral Wire & Stems

Gauge wire, floral tape and stem wrap that let crochet flowers stand and pose like real ones.

Difficulty
Intermediate
Category
Materials

Definition

Flower stems use covered florist wire, sized by gauge, wrapped in floral tape and often sheathed in crocheted or bound green thread.

Overview

Gauge choice follows the bloom: heavy 18 gauge for a full rose head, 22 gauge for lavender and filler stems.

Wire ends must be turned back on themselves and taped, so nothing can work through the crochet over time.

Characteristics

  • Gauge chosen by bloom weight
  • Taped and turned ends
  • Poseable

Typical uses

  • Single-stem flowers
  • Bouquets
  • Table arrangements
  • Buttonholes
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Product family

Crochet FlowersSingle stems and blooms built petal by petal, wired so they stand and pose like fresh flowers.

Equipment

Blocking SuppliesMats, rustproof pins, wires and a steamer — where handmade pieces gain their professional finish.

Technique

Wire CrochetCrochet worked in fine jewellery wire instead of yarn, producing shapes that hold their form without stuffing or blocking.

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