Making real flower leis - Other Crafts

S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Wed, Jun 21, 2006 11:09 AM I have a vintage luau party book with good ideas for making leis with flowers other than orchids or plumeria. Flowers you can find closer to home. I have also found a local florist that sells wholesale to the public, so I should be able to get a pile of flowers for a reasonable price. Having orchids shipped from Hawaii would cost about $8 per lei and that's a lot when you have 30 guests. So I am working on making at least some leis and I wondered what size needle to use. I think I also read you should put some vaseline on the needle. Anyone made their own and have some helpful hints? I will post the list of flowers from the book when I get home.

I have a vintage luau party book with good ideas for making leis with flowers other than orchids or plumeria. Flowers you can find closer to home. I have also found a local florist that sells wholesale to the public, so I should be able to get a pile of flowers for a reasonable price. Having orchids shipped from Hawaii would cost about $8 per lei and that's a lot when you have 30 guests. So I am working on making at least some leis and I wondered what size needle to use. I think I also read you should put some vaseline on the needle.

Anyone made their own and have some helpful hints? I will post the list of flowers from the book when I get home.

Post #238924 by Swanky on Wed, Jun 21, 2006 11:09 AM