Learn how to create a stunning brooch bouquet using a bouquet armature with the help of this easy-to-follow video demonstration by Vonda LaFever AIFD, CFD, PFCI.  

Vonda begins construction by attaching a pair of simple rhinestone chains to the armature using small lengths of wire for security, trimming the excess as she works her way around.  

Next, Vonda adds reflective flat beads for decoration and shine. She has already prepared each bead with Uglu Dashes – a convenient adhesive strip – for quicker application. She applies each bead to the flat round platforms built into the armature for added security and stability. 

Once the armature features a satisfactory coverage of beads, she slides a padded handle cover into place. Not only does this cover make the bouquet more comfortable to hold, but it also provides an insertion point for the Spot On picks she will place during the next step.

Uglu adhesive dashes are the easiest way to attach the brooches to the Spot On pick platforms used in this project – Vonda has already prepared the necessary picks prior to the video just as she did with the beads. She inserts each pick through the top of the armature and firmly into the padded handle. 

Carefully layering the brooches adds a greater sense of depth to the overall composition for a more dramatic impression.

Next Vonda turns her focus to the task of finishing the handle. She gently trims any bits of wire that may have poked through the handle during the insertion process before setting the bouquet aside to prepare the next ingredient. 

Vonda creates a backing for the armature using a piece of cardboard from a large roll of ribbon. She has already prepared the backing by spraying each side with spray adhesive and attaching sheets of glittering rhinestone wrap called River of Diamonds, also available from Pioneer Imports & Wholesale. 

Vonda slides the completed backing over the handle until it rests firmly against the body of the armature. This backing helps to make the composition look neater while also giving the bouquet a more solid and filled-in look from every angle. 

She then takes the remaining rhinestone wrap and wraps it around the length of the handle, securing with corsage pins to hold it in place. The very bottom remains exposed which Vonda remedies by attaching a coordinated piece of “bling” to complete the look.

The result is a dazzling brooch bouquet that exhibits impressive attention to detail from top to bottom. 

This quick project is easy to complete using supplies from Pioneer Imports & Wholesale – Pioneer carries a wide range of wholesale Fitz Design, bouquet armatures, and any accessories you might need to customize a brooch bouquet according to the unique needs of your clients and customers.