How to Make Contemporary Flower Arrangements

The traditional floral arrangement is made with a variety of flowers. They are arranged in a full mound or a pyramid of colors. A contemporary arrangement is based on a simple, sparse design with strong lines. The flowers that are used need to be unusual and striking to work well in this type of design. Orchids are an excellent choice with their elegant lines and exotic blossoms. Combine them with a few simple elements such as bamboo and anthurium, and you have an arrangement that is easy to create with an impressive artistic look.

Low round black container
Florist's oasis
3 stalks of bamboo, 17 inches tall
3 stems of Dendrobium orchids
1 anthurium bloom
Long narrow leaf
Moss
U-pins
Black river pebbles

Instructions

- 1
  Wedge a piece of florist's oasis into the low, round container.
- 2
  Cover the oasis with moss by inserting U-pins through the moss and into the oasis.
- 3
  Bundle at least three bamboo stalks together and secure them by wrapping any long narrow leaf around the middle of the stalks like you would a piece of string. Knot the ends and clip them off on the back of the bamboo. Insert the bottom of the bamboo into the center of the oasis.
- 4
  Insert a 14-inch stem of orchids into the oasis in front of the bamboo. Insert a 10-inch stem of orchids into the oasis just in front of the first stem and slightly to the right. The stems should touch. Cut the third stem of orchids to about 7 inches and insert it into the oasis in front of the first two. It should be centered and touching them.
- 5
  Insert the stem of the anthurium into the oasis to the right of the tallest stem of orchids. The anthurium should be positioned so that the tip of the flower faces to the 5 o'clock position.
- 6
  Add black river pebbles to the container so that part of the moss is covered.

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