If you haven't decided on a centrepiece and you've got a garden themed wedding, then this project might just be the thing that keeps you in budget.
Did you know.....The name Cymbidium is derived from the Greek word kumbos, meaning 'hole, cavity'. And that Cymbidium hookerianum is considered a delicacy in Bhutan where it is traditionally cooked in a spicy curry or stew and called "olatshe" or "olachoto".
(WIKI)
DIY Cymbidium Monstera Leaf Centrepiece
Ingredients
1. white lotus bowl
2. 1 monstera leaf
3. 1/2 block lime green Oasis foam
4. 3 green cymbidium
5. #726 Flat White Design Master
6. #790 Olive Bright Design Master
7. cardboard disc
8. Oasis floral adhesive
9. green chenille stem
Steps
1. Spray large leaf completely with Flat White Design Master. For lacquered-look, you will need 3 coats. It's better to do several light coats on a fresh leaf.
2. Next, place foam in bowl and cut flush to top of bowl.
3. Take cardboard disc and paint both sides with Olive Bright Design Master.
4. Punch 2 holes in center of disc.
5. Take chenille and bend in half. Thread chenille through the 2 holes.
6. Construct composite flower using petals of 2 orchids --- place orchid "throats" to the side.
7. Place remaining orchid in center of composite petals and adhere with Oasis Floral Adhesive.
8. Then attach extra "throats" to center of flower.
9. "Landscape" the monstera leaf by laying it across the top of the wet foam.
10. Place the composite cymbidium onto the leaf and pierce the leaf with ends
of the chenille stem to insert into foam.
Thanks Susan Weisser for sharing this wonderful idea