Make your cluster as simple or as fancy as you like. Concentrate on filling the gaps and bare spots, and on making the cluster look well balanced. BOWS Make one large bow, or two small bows, with long tails. Attach large bow near the top of the cluster or put one small bow on either side of the wire at the top. Shape the tails through the cluster.
Wired ribbon is especially easy to work with.
Wait until last to twist long bow tails and garlands through the cluster. Tack in place with low-temp hot glue. Cut flowers near the base of a stem and glue into place for a more natural look. Ivy garlands can be decorated by attaching flowers, leaves, or ornaments with floral tape or hot glue. To keep special ornaments glue free, wire them to floral picks and glue the picks in place.