| Water Absorbent Green Foam(Oasis) |
absorbs to capacity almost instantly,this material can be
easily cut into size and shape of the container with even the simplest
of tools--table knife works great. |
| Floral Stem tape |
is a strong stretchable tape that adheres to itself
without sticking to your fingers. |
| Floral Picks |
thin pieces of wood with short strands of wire attached, and gently wrap
them onto the bottom of a stem. The wood will support the soft stem and
help you place and keep the stem in a desirable position.
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| Needle Holders |
know as (Kenzans) comes in a variety of sizes, shapes and with various
size needles.They permit repositioning of blooms and plant material. |
| Chicken Wire |
is valuable as an arrangers tool. It may be crumpled to form a "frog"
for holding large stems, and may also be used to reinforce or strengthen
floral foam. |
| Floral Clay |
to hold the foam or needle holder |
| Orchid Tubes |
these plastic vials are often used for holding blooms or plant material.
These tubes hold enough water to sustain life for a short period.(day or
two) |
| Marbles, pebbles or gravel |
Use in a vase or bowl to hold or elevate stems. Use with arrangements
placed directly in water.
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| Florist's wire |
Reinforce weak stems or use to form stems into a curve or twist. Insert
end of wire in the base of the flower and wrap the wire around the stem
at least halfway down.
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| Pruning Shears |
Use to cut flower stems. Cut the stems at an angle under water
to prevent air bubbles from forming. Air bubbles in stems prevent the movement
of water into the flowers.
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| Flower preservative |
Use to extend the life of cut roses.Using it as recommended will provide
additional days of vase life.
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