What is floral Putty?

Floral putty (Amazon) is easy to use and provides a long-lasting hold for flower frogs. You can leave the frog in the container or, if you'd like to transfer the frog to another container, you can warm the putty and remove it with a little bit of elbow grease. Re-apply fresh putty and attach to your new vessel.

What is florist putty?

Floral putty helps secure floral arrangements in a vase or other dish. The putty prevents movement of floral foam and the actual flowers so an arrangement retains its form. Floral putty is malleable, yet sticky enough to adhere to surfaces.

What is the clear gel in flower arrangements?

Great for Event and Wedding planners Water beads start out as small hard pellets, just add water and they will expand into brilliant glimmering gel beads. Use with real or silk flowers, in floral arrangements vases or your choice for decorating.

What is floral clay used for?

Commonly called "Stickum", "Floral Clay", and "Cling", this material is a sticky clay like material used to adhere anchors and kenzans into floral containers. For a secure bond between the anchor and the container roll a small piece of clay between your hands to warm it and create a thin "snake" of clay.

What is the green spongy stuff that florists use?

Floral foam - those green blocks of sponge-like foam that is also known as Oasis - is much-loved by florists for it's convenience.

Common Mechanics for Designing Flowers

What do florists use instead of Oasis?

Another alternative to Oasis foam can be flower foliage although this is associated with the possibilities of growing bacteria. Flower foliage is probably best for arrangements that do not need to last for days. Fill your pot or vase to the top with soft leaf foliage, compact gently then just push the stems through.

What is floristry oasis made from?

Oasis is made with OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife. Floral foam is an open cell plastic. It is a green fine-celled thermoset phenolic plastic foam.

How do you work with floral clay?

Use it to anchor aqua foam and pin frogs to the bottom of vases and containers. Repair leaks in a cracked vase or watering can. Plug holes in clay pots you want to hold water. The sticky clay is waterproof and the fast and simple all-purpose method of holding soaked or dried foam in place.

What can I use instead of floral tape?

In a pinch almost any kind of tape you have around the house will hold floral foam or other anchoring material in place. Narrow strips of electrical tape, masking tape, adhesive tape, freezer tape, or any waterproof vinyl tape will do. Cellophane tape is not a good choice.

Does floral foam keep flowers fresh?

Because it stabilizes flowers. Floral foam also holds water (adding flower food is recommended), which increases fresh flower longevity. Foam's stability means you can create and deliver the design you intend. You can cut floral foam into any shape you want.

What is the clear stuff in fake flower vases?

For years, epoxy resin compounds sometimes known as "acrylic water" have been used with silk floral arrangements in clear vases.

What do you put in the bottom of a vase with fake flowers?

TIP #6: ADD WATER TO THE VASE – When using glass vases to display fake flowers, make sure to add water to the vase. This tip alone will make fake florals look more realistic. If metal ends of stems are visible, cut them off with wire cutters and then place in water.

What holds stems in a vase?

Flower frogs keep the stems of flowers secure as you strategically place and arrange the flowers or greenery in a vessel. They act as an anchor for a floral arrangement, allowing you to establish a foundation for your design and build upon that shape.

What is dry foam used for in floral design?

Dry foam is perfect for arranging fake flowers with artificial stems, including thin metal or plastic ones. Dry foam isn't soaked in water, and it's grittier and heavier than wet foam. While dry floral foam is primarily used to make flower arrangements or wreaths, it can also be used for other craft projects.

How do you remove florist glue?

Can you use washi tape instead of floral tape?

If you've never tried to make flowers with washi, it's one of the easiest things you can do with this type of tape. Washi tape sticks to itself easily, and of course the patterns and colors make them perfect for florals. Can't you see these used in spring/summer crafts, home decor, party, or even wedding?

What holds flower arrangements?

Adhesive. If you're like many people, you probably have at least two types of adhesive in your home: white all-purpose glue, and super glue. Florist adhesive is different in that it works in wet or cold conditions to instantly bond your fresh flowers to wet foam, glass, plastic, ribbons, foliage, and plastic.

What can I use instead of wet foam?

What's the difference between wet and dry floral foam?

Wet floral foam must be pre-soaked in water so it completely absorbs the water before any flower stems are inserted, while dry foam is used with no water. Flower, or floral, foam allows an inexperienced person to create a flower arrangement like a professional.

Can you reuse wet Oasis?

DO NOT REUSE OASIS. Once it has dried it will not absorb water correctly leaving many air pockets and also will have bacteria. Try not to reposition flowers once in oasis. This just creates holes in the oasis weakening it and the stem of the flower ends up with compacted oasis in it and will not take up water.