As with most of our designs using rainbow foam, we are using a clear vase to really show off the foam materials. In this case our base is actually plastic, though glassware is also a definite possibility.

Stuff the base with small rectangles and squares of yellow foam saturated with water.

Add more water to the base.

Start the design by placing a column of larkspur into the center of the foam.

Create a doily of foliage using salal leaves.

Place some roses into the center of the design, surrounding the larkspur.

Continue adding roses in a circular pattern around the larkspur.

The final result feels like a bouquet with a dramatic section emerging from its center.

We could stop at this point if we wanted to, however, we can add one more small step to this design......

A little bow using yellow maline or tulle, creates an interesting counterpoint to the design and links the top section of larkspur to the middle section of the roses and finally to the base of yellow foam.

Here is a comparison of the design with and without the yellow maline bow. (You may like it either way!)

We hope that you really enjoyed this brief floral design lesson. At Rittners Floral School in Boston we provide floral design instruction that includes a wide range of different styles and techniques. Folks attend Rittners Floral School, because we are great floral designers, and just as importantly because we are outstanding teachers!! Please come and take one of our hands-on workshop programs!!

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