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I have used pins in the past. My friend makes pins with small hoops which can let crystals hane from them. creats a stunning effect!!

not really sure if i'm allowed to say this on here but I will be selling them on by website once it is finalised!

oooooooo Id be interested to see them NY, there is a bit called classified ads on here where i think you could maybe add the website when its finished, not sure admin is over keen on too many advertisements for sundries but im sure he'll let you know if hes not happy, hes the boss btw, you might get yourself a fraction

I do a lot of weddings using crystals - what I do is use bullion wire to make a crystal on a stem then VERY GENTLY feed it through the middle of the rose leaving it just ever so slightly proud of the petals - have never yet (touch wood) had a problem wth browning or wilting as you are actually putting the pin into the hard centre of the petals, not those which create the design of the open rose (I hope that makes sense). Best idea I can think of in your case is take a bunch of cheap roses (those bunches in a bucket) and have a play until you are confident with the skill.

That way you won't be using expensive roses to practice on but will get the gist of what you are doing. I find the larger crystals work best as the smaller ones tend to get lost a bit.

Hope this helps.

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