Commonly called "wet foam", floral foam is the primary material for making
modern floral designs. Floral foam is designed to absorb and hold water in it's capillary
structure. Flower stems properly inserted into floral foam will be held in place and
can draw water up into the flower stem from the floral foam. Before designing an
arrangement, floral foam should be allowed to soak in a solution of water and floral
preservative / food. Each brick is 9"x4"x3".
One
Standard Floral Foam Brick,
FS1009, price, $2.00
Four
Standard Floral Foam Bricks,
FS1047, price, $9.50
36
Standard Floral Foam Bricks,
FS1152, price, $35.00
1/4" Waterproof Tape
We jokingly call Waterproof Tape the "Duct Tape" of floral design. It is
used to secure floral foam into a container or to create a "grid" on a floral
vase. Waterproof tape is a grand design material. It is very strong and when
affixed to a clean dry surface holds tightly even when submerged in water.
FS1006,
price, $3.00, single roll
High Temp Glue Gun
The high temp glue gun is an indispensable tool for the floral
designer. For years we searched the "best" glue gun available. We
tested dozens of guns always believing that the that more expensive models would be the
"best". Guess what? This inexpensive gun is just as good as any on
the market. And, when it gets gunky with glue residue and bits of floral material,
just throw it away and get a new one.
FS1137
Price, $7.50, Individual Pack
10" High Temp Glue Sticks
You can buy hi-temp glue
guns nearly anywhere, craft stores, hardware stores, even the supermarket. Finding
high-quality glue sticks is another matter. These glue sticks will fit any standard
hi-temp glue gun. A tip for working with hot glue. Touching the hot glue and
burning yourself is inevitable. A tip for working with hot glue: keep a bowl of ice water
near your work area when working with the glue gun. Then, whenever you burn yourself,
immediately plunge the burn into the ice water and keep it there for a few minutes.
This will lessen the hurt, stop the burning, reduce the damage to the skin, and promote
more rapid healing.
FS1019,
price, $7.50, Pack of 12
Colored Metallic Bullion Wire
This very fine-guage
design wire is wonderful for adding a decorative finish to contemporary floral designs,
wedding bouquets, corsages and boutonnières.
The wire is lightly crimped to add texture and reflective qualities in three metallic
colors. These wires have become an essential part of my designer's tool box.
Available in 7 delightful colors; Apple Green, Purple, Strong Pink, Red, Blue, Dark Green
and Black. 28 Gauge, 820 ft / Spool
FS1140,
price, $10.50 per spool.
Barked Wire
This stuff is really cool! It is a 22-gauge wire covered
with a bark-like natural organic material. Looks very much like a long, skinny root.
It is wonderful for building floral armatures and makes a great banding material. I
have even seen bridal bouquet holders made of this wire. Beautiful!. This wire
is simply a "must have" for every floral designer's tools kit.
FS1139,
price, $12.50, single 70' roll
Green Designer Bowl
This is the "standard" design bowl used for making floral arrangements in flower
shops throughout America. Also known as a "Gripper Bowl" this design bowl
is the best when the arrangement will conceal the container and when a low container price
is important. The bowl is 6.25 inches in diameter, 2 inches deep and designed to hold
one-third of a brick of floral foam perfectly.
