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ORCHID CuttersOrchids have
fascinated people since the beginning of time. For centuries they have
served as symbols of love, beauty and luxury. They have been regarded as
aphrodisiacs and were even one of the main ingredients in love potions.
When people dream of orchids, they are said to represent a deep inner need
to keep romance alive in ones relationship. Greeks believed they were a
symbol of virility. Orchids were called "The plant of the King's Fragrance"
by the Chinese, as long ago as the time of Confucius.
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1-1/2 & 3-3/8" metal #186L $14.52 |
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Cymbidium Orchid Medium inches 1 1/2 x 1 3/8", 1 7/8 x 7/8" and 1 3/4 x 5/8" #187M $14.55 |
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Orchid
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Vanda Orchid double-sided veiner set SV-06 $25.00 |
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To make the column, roll a small
ball of white gum paste into a column shape, pinch one end on each side
and pull it up.
Thin the other top end in a pointy
shape, with a # 2 tip mark one circle on each side (will resemble 2 eyes).
Curve the whole column in a "C" shape, insert a 22g hooked wire through
the back, allow to dry completely before the next step.
Roll and cut out 1 piece w/ throat
cutter, soften the edges, divided the bottom in half and curl it up. Cup
the "arms and head", brush gum glue to the back of the dry column and attach
to the throat, secure firmly, allow to dry with arms, legs and head curved
forward. Roll, cut out and vein 1 piece with sepal cutter, soften
the ends, place on a large flower former. Roll, cut and vein 2 pieces with
petal cutter, soft and frill the edges slightly, Attach with a little gum
glue on top of the sepals at a 10 & 2 o'clock position, overlapping
them only on the center. Apply gum glue to the back of the prepared throat
and insert thru the prepared sepals and petals while they are still damped,
press to secure. allow to dry, dust with desire color and apply a touch
of super pearl to give a waxy look.
Prices are subject to change without notice.