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
Oasis
Floral Adhesive
Also known as "Cold Glue", Oasis Floral Adhesive is a wonderful product that
allows you to actually glue fresh flowers to ribbon or tule, to foliages and garland. This
product adds a whole new dimension to corsage making. Floral Adhesive comes in an easy to
use 39 gram squeeze tube, with resealable cap.
FS1008,
price, $6.50, single tube
Wired Wood Picks
Wired
Wood Picks are an essential aid to the floral designer with a multitude of uses. I
use wood picks to cluster grasses for a single insertion into floral foam. If I am
working with a very thick stem such as a Bird of Paradise and limited foam space I will
attach two wood picks to give greater stability to the insertion. Wood picks can be used
to secure a bow in an arrangement and are great for securing fruits, vegetables, pine
cones and pods in a floral design.
4"
picks, FS1061, price, $5.50, bundle of 375 picks
6"
picks, FS1062, price, $6.50, bundle of 375 picks
Metallic
Wire
Metallic wire in the colors of copper, silver and gold. Perfect for holiday
decorating. Single Spool, 24 Gauge, 164 ft.
FS1129,
price, $6.50 for a single roll.
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
Steelpix
Machine
The Steelpix Stemming Machine places a sharp steel pick on the end of an artificial flower
stem, a wire or a wood pick. This allows for an easier and more secure insertion of
stems into floral foam, dry foam or Styrofoam. For floral designers working with silk and
dried materials, the Steelpix machine is an indispensable time saver. When designing
with fresh flowers I use the Steelpix Machine to place a pick on the ends of woody stems
and vines. I group Beargrass or other grasses, pick them and insert them into floral
foam.
Steelpix
machine, FS1050, Price, $232.50
1.75"
steel pix refill, FS1051, price, $11.00, pack of 2,000
3"
steel pix refill, FS1052, price, $11.00, pack of 2,000
If you are like me, the transition of the seasons inspires you to gather, collect and
create. In this video, I share with you three unique and creative designs for the season.
I've included a wonderful harvest decorated pumpkin to greet guests at the front
door, and three different design styles for your home; a traditional bountiful harvest,
Asian inspiration and a more contemporary look, Thanksgiving nouveau. No
matter what your taste in home decor, I have a design style for you.
