In her third & final Design Star video, Sue demonstrates how to create a cascade bouquet using sustainable mechanics, or without the use of tape, wire, or foam bouquet holders. She designs two different bouquets: a modern, minimal take and a more traditional cascade.

She begins by creating her simple, handheld armature using curly willow, but any flexible, branchy material will work. This armature is purely functional and structural and will disappear once the flowers have been added. The base of the bouquets is created using a handtied spiraled bouquet, something that seems simple but takes a lot of practice. She even recommends taking a class or workshop on spiral bouquets (ahem, we have one right now!) 

To add a little artfulness & whimsy, Sue shows us a few of her favorite sustainable techniques to add unique & interesting elements to her cascade bouquets. Watch the video below to discover all of her tips & tricks for the traditional cascade bouquet that is currently making a big comeback!

P.S. If you are looking to learn & practice your spiral bouquets, then be sure to come to one of our 2023 workshops: https://www.mayesh.com/designtour



YELLOW BOUQUET DETAILS:

Young flexible curly willow for armature | 1012 stems
Young flexible curly willow for daffodil spikes | 57 stems
Daffodil, petals removed | 70 stems
Hyacinth | 4 stems
Mini cymbidium | 2 stems
Sweet pea | 7 stems
Lilac | 5 stems
Acacia, separated | 5 stems
Hemp thread similar to this
Lei needle
Rubberbands (repurposed)

BLUSH BOUQUET DETAILS:
Young flexible curly willow for armature | 1012 stems
Chrysanthemum | 7 stems
White majolica spray rose | 5 stems
Butterfly ranunculus, separated | 3 stems
Lilac | 8 stems
Spirea, separated | 3 stems
Sweet pea | 7 stems s
Rubberbands



CREDITS:

Host & Designer: Sue McLeary   / passionflowersue  
Videographer: Tell Studios   / tellstudios