The first step is to bend the small basic form from fine and strong wire, as shown in Fig. 74. Strong wire produces the lower ring of 5 1/2 cents in diameter, which, bent in an obvious way, is followed by the 6 side rods. These require in 31 cent. These require two strong and fine wire ends in a length of 31 cents. Fine wire, continuous around the ring at the bottom, forms the 2 1/2 cent. high feet and, stretched crosswise, the base and joins the 6 rods together at the top, here at the same time forming a small eyelet. The now completed basic form is filled tightly with fine fresh moss and flowers attached to its 6-8 cent. long wire stems are placed in a pleasing arrangement. These stems serve not only to hold the flowers but also the moss. A coloured ribbon loop attached to the wire eyelet allows the flower egg to be both hung and carried safely.