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Floral Design Mechanics – Tips for Creating Your Own Floral Design
The number one rule when creating floral designs is, hide your mechanics! Nothing looks tackier than seeing the floral foam or sticky floral tape on your container. A backing of greenery over the mechanics is quick, easy and will make your arrangement look professionally done.
Keep in mind the size of your container when cutting your floral foam. The foam should be no taller than one inch above the container and there should be ample room on the sides to hold water. The foam must not dry out or your arrangement will die quickly. Letting the foam soak up water naturally without forcing it underwater will insure proper saturation. Dry holes in the middle of the foam will also result in a dead arrangement of flowers.
Depending on the size of your arrangement, secure the foam in the container by using one or two narrow strips of green floral tape.
Containers such as baskets or unglazed pottery, that are not plastic or glass will need a plastic liner to contain the water. For arrangements in vases you may use white shredded foam or design the flowers in a manner in which the stems will crisscross with each other to remain in place. Chicken wire can be placed over the top of the vase to use as a grid to help hold stems in place. Be sure to hide the wire with greenery.
Certain flowers such as roses will need to be wired before arranging to keep their heavy heads upright. Simply pierce the calyx (base of the rose) with a 22 gauge wire and wrap around the stem, being cautious not to cut into the stem, working from top to bottom. It is helpful to have the rose thorns removed before arranging; however caution should be used to not scrap or damaged the flower stem. Tools are available to strip thorns or a sharp knife may be used. Tulips benefit from being wired as they will lean toward a light source. Using a light weight wire gauge such as a 24 will allow the tulip to move. Daffodils need to have a chenille stem inserted into the whole length their hollow stems to aid in water absorption. Most other flowers will not need to be wired with the exception of certain delicate or exotic flowers.
Ribbon may be added to an arrangement by attaching it to a wired wooden pick and inserting it into the foam. A bow may be tied around some vases for an added splash of color. Ribbon will not stay in place on straight, cylinder shaped vases so bows may be added attaching it to a wired wooden pick and inserting it into the arrangement as if it were a flower stem.
Other small, lightweight items may be added to your flower arrangement to give it a personal touch. Be creative!
No More Vase Floral Tape! How to use the Perfect Bouquet
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Mid Century MOD Pink Floral Bowl Or Vase by Millie- 1969 SFA Pottery Studio $10.00 |
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Handpainted Ceramic Vase White Pink Floral Gold Italy $19.99 |
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ROSEVILLE WOODLAND 7.5" FLORAL VASE ROZANE WAFER MINT $1,495.00 |
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ELPA ALCOBACA PORTUGAL BLUE BULBOUS VASE FLORAL RAISED DESIGN $25.13 |
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Weller Sicard 6.25" Floral Vase $475.00 |
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All Over Gold Floral Design Fraureuth Germany Vase With Handles $50.00 |
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ANTIQUE MAJOLICA FRENCH VASE APPLIED MALE FIGURINE AND FLORAL GOLD GILT $19.99 |
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Retro VINTAGE Mid-Century Kitsch Tropical Floral VASE $14.99 |
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Two vases which I believe are blush ivory with a gold floral decoration #1146 $7.84 |
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Owens Pottery Matt Green Floral Vase $355.50 |
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Moorcroft 3 1/2 inch vase green with red floral $40.00 |
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BRIGHTLY COLORED TRI-HANDLED POTTERY VASE BIRD AND FLORAL DESIGN $4.99 |
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Antique English Pair of Crown Ducal Pottery Floral Vase $362.00 |
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Vintage Poole Pottery Large Freeform Floral Vase 7.75", Late 50's/60's. $39.29 |
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ANTIQUE LARGE WELLER POTTERY DOUBLE HANDLED FLORAL VASE ~ 12.5" $599.00 |
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Roseville #366 Floral 8 1/4" Wall Vase $250.00 |
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Vintage E & R American Artware Porcelain Floral Vase ~ Flowers - Gold Trim NR! $10.00 |
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6" ROOKWOOD VASE- XLV(1945)-shape #6767-GLOSS GLAZE- SUBTLE, RAISED FLORAL MOTIF $37.99 |
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RARE ANTIQUE BRITISH POTTERY BULBOUS VASE, E. RADFORD FLORAL SCRAFFIATO ca.1920 $65.00 |
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Handcrafted Handpainted MAVI Pottery Vase Floral Clay $79.99 |
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E&R American Artware Flower Floral Vase $10.49 |
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VTG Red Wing Art Deco pottery original tag bowl vase Cal. blue floral table art $285.00 |
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Vintage WIEMAN GERMANY SMALL FLORAL VASE WITH HANDLES $21.50 |
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E RADFORD? ENGLISH ART POTTERY HANDPAINTED FLORAL VASE $14.99 |
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Haeger Pottery #633-72 Green Gilded Floral Vase 2004 $19.95 |
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Gouda High Glaze Floral Vase $150.00 |
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Vintage Hand Painted Luster Vase with Floral Motif Vase - Made In Japan $35.00 |
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PIONEER POTTERY 159 USA East Liverpool Ohio FLORAL VASE $5.99 |
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STUNNING FULLY SIGNED OLARIA DE ALMANSIL ALGARVE FLORAL POTTERY VASE, PORTUGAL $62.99 |
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Weller Hudson Light 10" Floral Vase $110.00 |
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Weller Hudson Light 8.5" Bulbous Floral Vase $185.00 |
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VINTAGE ART POTTERY CORNUCOPIA VASE Floral Design HP ROSES Made in Japan PINK $17.99 |
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CONTEMPORARY POTTERY VASE LARGE BLUE & WHITE FLORAL ART VASE PRISTINE COND. $7.99 |
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BEAUTIFUL FLORAL GOLD TRIMMED VASE MADE IN GERMANY EXCELLENT CONDITION $5.99 |
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ANTIQUE LARGE ROYAL BONN FLORAL VASE RAISED GOLD RELIEF MORIAGE c. 1875 ~ 9.25" $799.00 |
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VINTAGE WELLER ART POTTERY VASE FLOWER POT CONTAINER POT GOOD CONDITION FLORAL $19.95 |
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Vintage ELPA Alcobaca Portugal ceramic 5 FINGER VASE Blue White Floral numbered $4.99 |
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EARLY VAN BRIGGLE POTTERY ART & CRAFTS AQUA MATTE VASE, FLORAL DESIGN c.1930's $299.99 |
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1935-42 Trenton Art China Gold Footed Savoy 8" Floral Vase $39.95 |
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Radnor Art Pottery Bone China Staffordshire Floral Vase Basket- Vintage Handmade $17.50 |
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Pair Art Deco Made in Japan Gold Trim Floral Vases $395.00 |
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Vintage Japan Majolica floral flower cream colored porcelain Vase $6.99 |
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Japan MG Pottery BLack Floral Flower Vase $69.99 |
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Vintage Israel BEIT HAYOTZER Ceramic Pottery 9.5" FLORAL VASE $45.00 |
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Unique Edelstein Bavaria White Vase, Floral and Scroll Bands $12.99 |
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OLD ANTIQUE GERMAN PORCELAIN VASE FLORAL LATE 1800~VICTORIAN~MINT $99.99 |
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Pair (2) Vintage OMC Japan Art Pottery Vase Floral $29.99 |
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Vintage 16-6 RoSeViLLe Smoked Clematis Blue EWER PITCHER VASE Floral~Repair $39.99 |
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Asian Handpainted Enamel Birds~mountain~Floral Scene Ceramic Decorative Vase $0.99 |
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Rockingham Pottery Staffordshire England Ceramic China Lid & Urn Floral Vase Old $49.99 |
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Otagiri Peony Floral Bud Vase with Gold Rim $12.50 |
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Art Pottery Mini Vase Black Cream Orange Florals Hoya $18.00 |
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Porcelain 2 3/4 Inch Decorative Floral Vase $2.99 |
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Vintage Norleans Slim Pink Floral Vase Japan $26.39 |
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Roseville Pottery Cosmos 944-4 Small 2 Handle Blue Raised Floral Pattern Vase $99.99 |
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Vintage Miniature Peacock Floral Vase Made in Japan $6.49 |
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Vintage Unmarked Large Cream Colored Floral Vase "Excellent Condition" $24.00 |
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ART POTTERY VASE COLBALT BLUE W/FLORAL DECORATIONS MARKED MADE-N-JAPAN VERY NICE $9.99 |
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VINTAGE GERMAN MADE FLORAL CERAMIC VASE / PITCHER $17.50 |
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Fabulous Vintage Signed Floral Studio Art Pottery Vase $48.00 |
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Fabulous Vintage Van Briggle Art Pottery Vase Bowl Maroon Floral Flowers $69.00 |
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1983 Portugal Pottery, BUD VASE for F.T.D. Floral Design, Nice! $10.25 |
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Japanese Vase, Cobalt Blue Porcelain, Florals $10.99 |
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WELLER - Etna - Artware Ovoid 7" vase - Floral $175.00 |
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Royal Hinode gold and floral vase, Nippon $120.00 |
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Handpainted porcelain vase, Made in Japan, floral decor $19.75 |
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IMARI 5 1/4" Vase Urn Hand Painted Porcelain Floral Design Japan ? Gold Asian $14.95 |
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Noritake NIPPON Antique BUD VASE - purple floral - handpainted $12.00 |
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IMARI Vase Hand Painted Enamaled Porcelain Floral Bird Design Asian $5.95 |
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Libbey 7-1/2-Inch Cylinder Bud Vase, Set of 12 $21.85 Libbey clear 8" cylindrical bud vase this slender 8" cylindrical bud vase is good for setting out fresh flowers with long stems. it also comes with libbey's safedge rim guarantee, their promise that if the rim on this glass ever chips, you can return it to the dealer where you bought it and have it replaced. capacity: 6.75 oz height: 7-1/2" top diameter: 1-7/8" bottom diameter: 1-7/8" maximum diam... |
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DCI Bloom Utensil Set $28.50 These lovely floral inspired utensils will double as a bouquet for your kitchen table! They are sure to brighten any room. Set of 6 includes: whisk, slotted spoon, solid spoon, spatula, turner & vase. Made from polypropylene, nylon, silicone & stainless steel. Utensils dimensions range from approximately 12" - 16" long.... |
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