A Bobeche
with WILLOW CROSSLEY
Lesson 39 of 43
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A bobeche is traditionally made of glass or paper. Willow demonstrates how to make a stunning bobeche with a twist using both fresh and dry foliage.
From the Lesson Workbook
A Bobeche
I cut a small piece of wire and push and pull it into a circular shape, wrapping the wire around itself.
For the Fresh Bobeche I Use:
- Malleable wire
- Florist tape
- Secateurs
- Blossom
- Pittosporum
You should consider how long the plant or flower would last outside of water when creating a fresh bobeche. Traditionally a bobeche is made from glass or paper and goes around a candle collecting the wax.
I suggest using smaller pieces of foliage for neater, more delicate arrangements. Use floristry tape to secure your wire hoop and foliage to one another, place the second piece of foliage on top of the first and continue wrapping, pressing as you go. I suggest picking away at the smaller bits of foliage before beginning the bobeche. I recommend choosing flowers or foliage that complement the other element on your table to create a cohesive look.
For the Dried Bobeche I Use:
- Dried Nigella
- Strawflower
- Gyposphillia
I use the same tape that I used on the fresh bobeche. When arranging with dried flowers, it is best to group them together. The stems should be malleable and poking through the tape. To make it feel more natural, I recommend changing the direction you're adding the foliage in.
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Your Instructor
Willow Crossley
World-renowned florist, author and designer, known as the UK’s ‘Queen of Flowers’.
Willow Crossley is a professional floral stylist, creating wild and whimsical arrangements full of colour, pattern and movement for an array of top British brands (Jo Malone, OKA). She is the author of four books and is regularly featured in House & Garden and many other publications. Willow is passionate about the profound impact nature can have on how we feel, and has gained a substantial following for her down-to-earth and inclusive approach to floristry and gardening. Willow firmly advocates a sustainable approach to floristry, working with the seasons and sourcing locally grown stems wherever possible.
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