Sympathy sprays start with an oasis cage and a block of oasis. Soak the oasis well before dropping into the cage.

Design can be done on the edge of a work table or you may wish to use an easel.

Remember you have a lot of flowers going into one block of oasis, so place each greenery at the back of the block first. You will notice the carnation stems in the bottom left side. These stems came from the carnations placed in the middle.

Gladiolus are heavy and if you feel more comfortable adding a wooden pick inside the stem, do so. For me, the cage itself helps hold up the stems.