subject: The Use Of Floral Tools [print this page] Florists, just like any other creative trade, have their trade secrets. Among these secrets are flower matching, ribbon matching, display choice, real flowers or silk flowers, real flowers or candy flowers, and so on. The ingredients and tools make all the difference to the floral artist. Floral supplies are the tools by which those masterpieces are made, even if everyone goes about it in their own way.
Florist's foam, generally is the basic starter for any project. Wet foam is a spongy material designed to both hold water and keep the flowers in place, and comes in a variety of grades, each one slightly different; some are for more delicate flowers than others.
When you are making your arrangement, cut the foam to be a little higher than your box where you are putting your flowers. You also need to keep the foam tight in the container, since the water will make it tend to slip when wet.
If your box is an unusual shape, then you'll need to cut the foam to its shape. One of the floral supplies you should think about getting is a craft saw. A craft saw is an easy way to cut your foam, though you can still use a kitchen knife, or even some wire, if you cannot find one. No matter which form of cutting you use, prepare yourself for the mess of foam shavings.
If you are using a clear or glass vase though, then you will not want the foam to be visible. In these cases, you will want to buy some metal frogs. Metal frogs are a little difficult, but they work really well in clear vases. If you still want to fill up a little more of the space, try using small rocks and gemstones. Not all floral supplies are made exclusively for that purpose.
If you are not using either a vase or box, then you still have other options. You can add a dash of creativity to your flower display by using nontraditional holders, like buckets, glasses, mugs and planter boxes.
When it comes to floral supplies, you have to admit that the most important factor is the flowers themselves. No matter where you buy your flowers, whether that is a grocery store or a florist shop, you can mix and match your flowers to get the best look. You can also find information on what flowers to use for what occasions.
If you want to get in on the floral movement, then you will need to learn a lot of the tips and secrets of the trade. When you have the right floral supplies, then you are halfway there.
