subject: Using Floral Supplies To Make Arrangements [print this page] Have you ever wondered why you can never really get your bouquets to look the same as the arrangements that you see at the florist shops? One of the reasons is probably that you don't have as much experience and training, but that is not the only reason.
Florists use special floral supplies in order to make more perfect looking arrangements. You can buy the same supplies at craft stores and some florist shops and then you will have better luck with your own flower arrangements.
The first step to any great arrangement is to start with quality flowers. One way to make sure your flowers have enough water while you are creating the arrangement is to cut the stem of the flower before inserting it in water. When you trim the stem at an angle, this actually helps the flower absorb more water. If you add preservatives to the water, then you will help increase the life of your flowers.
When purchasing floral supplies, one thing you will want to stock up on is reusable florist foam. This foam will hold your flowers in place, instead of shifting inside of the box or vase. Another benefit of the foam is that it is absorbent, so your flowers will receive water even while in the arrangement.
You can put in a piece of foam that is taller than the container in order to make it easier to arrange flowers with shorter stems. Just be sure to choose a foam that is easy enough for your stems to stick into without breaking. You should use some waterproof florist tape in order to hold the foam in place, otherwise it might float in the water, which wouldn't give you the right look for your arrangement.
Although foam can be really useful, it doesn't look that nice in vases that are clear or see through. In these situations, floral supplies that can help include different sizes of metal frogs. These are not as easy to work with as the foam, but you can hold them in place with florist's clay and with a little practice you can use them to make beautiful arrangements in clear vases.
Even with all these floral supplies, you might find that your arrangements are not looking the way you would like them to. If that is the case, and you need a little more experience, then you can do a little research.
You can find a number of books and websites on the subject of flower arranging though that can give you some ideas, tips, and tricks to improve your own flower arranging skills.
by: Jordan McPelt
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