Pearls are truly timeless. You might notice that pearls and other vintage-inspired looks have never gone out of style when it comes to weddings, prom, and other formal events – in fact, they’re even increasing in popularity for those who prefer classically elegant accessories. 

Learn how to create your own custom pearl corsages with this design demonstration from Pioneer Imports & Wholesale. This demonstration is quick, easy, and uses materials readily available from the Pioneer website. 

Vonda LaFever AIFD, CFD, PFCI walks through the process of creating this elegant pearl corsage using a wholesale Fitz Design corsage bracelet as a versatile base. She also introduces the other elements used throughout the demonstration – a silk orchid spray in tea berry, two pearl picks from Fitz Design, and a wired iridescent ribbon. 

A few helpful glue tips begin the tutorial. Vonda prepares the corsage bracelet by covering the plastic platform in adhesive. Next, she ties a piece of ribbon around the platform with a sturdy knot – the glue helps to keep the ribbon from slipping off, but you could also add the glue afterward if you prefer. 

Vonda uses the rest of the ribbon cutting to make a small bow and ties it right to the center of the corsage. This will serve as a dramatic center for the composition. 

Next, Vonda trims the blossoms and leaves from the pearl spray. She stages the glue on a piece of spare cardboard, using it to apply adhesive to each of the trimmed blossoms and leaves individually. 

She also adds more glue to the plastic platform. As a reminder, Vonda notes that glue-to-glue application creates a much stronger bond - it’s important to ensure the mechanics are durable on wearable projects like these, because you certainly wouldn’t want any leaves or accessories falling off during an important event. 

Tucking the leaves beneath the ribbon adds extra support and increases the visual depth of the piece. Because the silk orchid is a larger item, Vonda adds it toward the center of the ribbon to serve as a stunning focal point. 

You might have noticed that Vonda left a bit of the stem on one of the pearl spray cuttings. As she adds this part to the composition, she twists the stem to provide a touch of movement and elegance. A smaller pearl blossom takes a position near the center of the ribbon. 

Vonda finishes the piece by adding the smaller silk orchid blossom on the other side of the ribbon, striking a sense of visual balance between colorful elements. The result is more than wearable – your customers might even choose to keep this corsage as a meaningful keepsake to bring back pleasant memories for years to come. 

Pioneer offers a wide variety of permanent botanicals, beautiful ribbon, and wholesale Fitz Design corsage bracelets - everything you need to create custom projects just like this one. Get prepared for prom and bridal show season with excellent selections from Pioneer.