The type of wire you use is key – it needs a paper covering not plastic, the quality is also key ie the paper covering can unravel on the cheaper wires (ie the petals/leaves will not be secure and will move). For wired flowers I find fresh egg white is a far better glue than the tylo/CMC type as it is less slippery and dries quicker. Even though the petals are 2 days old are the dry/firm if not then the problem could be down to your drying environment.
