The RIO Olympics 2016 has commenced. But how can we show our support for our nation’s teams in this year’s Summer Games one way or another? Why not go for a DIY flower arrangement that represents the infamous Olympic Torch!

The Olympic Torch is the symbol of the Olympic games. The Olympic Torch was lit in Olympia, Greek then it traveled until it ended its relay in Rio, Brazil as a closing to the 2016 Olympics Opening Ceremony.

Heliconia’s Olympic Torch Flower Arrangement | RIO Olympics 2016

What plant better resembles the Olympic Torch? The answer is this exotic plant, Heliconia stricta. Its flowers are bright orange and flame-like that spire above the leaves of the plant which is why it’s the perfect choice for this flower arrangement to show your respect for the RIO Olympics 2016. And if you also wish to have your kids show off their love for the Olympic Games, you can also try out this Fun Sportswear for Kids for the RIO Olympics 2016 by sewing.com. Now, are you ready? Let your flowers flame up!

What you will need in this RIO Olympics 2016 Flower Arrangement:

• Heliconia Flower (8 stems)
• Strelizia Leaves (3 leaves)
• Flexi Grass
• Bamboo Rings (40 rings)
• Cutter
• Tie
• Vase

How to start the flower arrangement:

Step 1. Cut the bamboo rings

Using a wood cutter. Cut ten bamboo rings in their circumference. This is to make a chain from looping them together to resemble the Olympic Rings.

Step 2. Loop the bamboo rings

Loop in each bamboo rings to form a chain. Repeat this step to make four set of chains in tens.

Step 3. Assemble

To start with the flower arrangement, take one Heliconia with one Strezilia leaf. Then, take one set of chain looped from Heliconia’s green stem and add them a few flexi grass. (Remember to hold the bouquet real tight)

Step 4. Form a curvature

Add another stem of Heliconia flower looping in the other end of the chain forming a curvature.

Step 5. Repeat

Repeat third and fourth steps carefully while you keep adding flexi grass after looping the bamboo ring chains with Heliconia’s green stem. (You can also get creative with it!)

Step 6. Tie

When you finish putting them together, hold the bouquet tightly and tie them using what tie that is available. (You can use a wire for this too.)

Step 7. Level the stems

After you’ve tightened the bundle, using your scissors cut off the overlapping stems of the plants to make the bouquet look even. When you’re done, you are now ready to put it in a vase and flaunt it as a center piece in your lovely home!

Watch the full video by Flower Factor to guide you in making this beautiful RIO Olympics 2016 flower arrangement:

That didn’t even break a sweat for you, right? Look at that beauty! With this flower arrangement as a centerpiece in your home, watching the RIO Olympics 2016 just got exciting! If you want to really get creative with this flower arrangement, why not have the bamboo rings painted with the Olympic Rings’ colors! Have the chains painted alternately with Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, and Pink! This way, you’ll really have that Olympics excitement kicked in. Happy Olympics!

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