How to Make Plastic Float Flowers
Floating flowers amidst the shimmering glow of candlelight add a sense of romance and beauty to centerpieces no matter what time of the year it is. Even when flowers are out of season due to weather, you can still set out a unique display with floating plastic flowers, and the nice thing about plastic flowers---they never die.
Instructions
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Visit your local craft store and browse through their displays for assortments of plastic flowers. Choose flowers to match holidays and seasons to add a sense of flare to your table display. You will also want to consider the weight of the flowers while you're perusing. Flowers that are too heavy will sink, rather than float.
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Separate flowers from their attached bouquets by snipping them just under the petals with a pair of pliers or tin snips. This will give you a variety of flower heads to add to your display.
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Fill a bowl or decorative container with enough water that the container is about two-thirds of the way full, so the flowers in your display float easily without dragging along the bottom of the container.
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Arrange the plastic flowers in the bowl. Consider mixing it up with different colors, moving the flowers around so that same colored flowers don't huddle together in the water.
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Add floating candles amidst the flowers to create atmosphere. Make sure that the flowers don't get too close to the candles, as they could catch on fire. Consider using a floating dish for the candles, which will keep the floating, plastic flower petals from bumping into the flame and causing a dangerous accident.
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Tips & Warnings
If you really want to get creative, make your own plastic flowers out of colored plastic sheeting. While these flowers may not look as real as store bought plastic flowers, they will be a unique edition to your displays.
