Where Do I Find Artificial Flowers?

It's difficult to tell whether some flowers are artificial or natural.

Artificial flowers may be so realistic that it's difficult to tell they're not real without close examination. Other artificial flowers are obviously fake. You may make your own artificial flowers from fabric, paper or beads, or you may buy them.

Expensive

If you're looking for a professionally arranged bouquet of artificial flowers, many interior design specialists will create one to your specifications.

Materials

Craft stores sell everything you need to make your own artificial flowers, including papers, beads, crystals, fabric and wires, all in a wide variety of colors.

Inexpensive

Dollar stores, discount stores, outlet stores and drug stores often have seasonal artificial flowers. The colors or shapes of the flowers may not be completely natural looking. The prices are reasonable. Craft stores have inexpensive to moderately priced flowers.

Crystal or Beaded

Higher quality beaded or crystal flowers are available from specialty shops, arts and crafts shows and by special order.

References

• "Creative Floral Arranging: How to Decorate with Fresh, Dried & Silk Flowers"; The Editors of Creative Publishing; 1998