How to Make a Centerpiece With Curly Willow

Curly willow branches works for everything from elegant to rustic centerpieces. The natural, dried branches feature an enchanting twisted appearance, which makes for creative and eye-catching table decor. You can incorporate fresh flowers and greenery into the willow branch display to add vibrancy and to customize the centerpiece. Since curly willow branches are tall, use a large vase to create a centerpiece that will become the focal point of the celebration space.

20-inch clear glass vase
Small decorative items, such as glass gems or stones
Curly willow branches
Tall flowers
Scissors
Strings of crystals or faux pearls (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  Fill 1/4 of the bottom of a 20-inch clear glass vase with small decorative items according to your preferences. Choose silver or gold glass gems or vintage marbles for an elegant look. Pick smooth natural stones to create a rustic centerpiece.
- 2
  Nestle 12 or 24 dried, 27-inch curly willow branches, depending on the vase's width, into the decorative items for stability. Spread the branches out for a full look.
- 3
  Fill the vase with water. Cut the stems of tall flowers, such as orchids, gladioli, irises or sunflowers, to 21 and 22 inches, using scissors. Pick the flower type and color according to the table decor theme, such as purple orchids for an exotic, tropical look, or sunflowers for a country-inspired design.
- 4
  Insert the flower stems into the vase. Incorporate the stems throughout the display so that the blooms mingle with the branches.
- 5
  Drape strings of crystals or faux pearls over several of the curly willow branches, if the centerpiece has an elegant look.

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