How to Place Styrofoam in Glazed Pots

Secure silk flower arrangements with Styrofoam.

Nonporous Styrofoam provides a sturdy, economical base for silk flower arrangements. Available online or at craft stores, Styrofoam can be used in glazed pots and other containers. Free-form arrangements such as floral swags also use Styrofoam. Styrofoam comes in a variety of sizes and shapes and is easily cut to fit any container. Many florists prefer green Styrofoam when working with silk greenery.

Things You'll Need

• Clay pot
• Styrofoam
• Serrated knife
• Hot glue gun or double-sided tape

Instructions

1. 

   Use a serrated bread knife to cut Styrofoam.

   Cut the Styrofoam with a serrated knife into a shape to fit the glazed pot. Cut Styrofoam slightly larger than the pot so it fits very securely. For a round pot, bevel the bottom edges of the Styrofoam for a better fit.

2. 

   Glazed pots make attractive containers for flower arrangements.

   Put hot glue or several pieces of double-sided sticky tape on the bottom of the Styrofoam. Wedge the Styrofoam into the pot so it sits very securely.

3. 

   Carefully adhere the Styrofoam to the glazed pot with hot glue or double-sided tape.

   Hot glue or use double sided tape to secure the Styrofoam to the sides of the pot. Begin arranging your flowers in the Styrofoam base.

Tips & Warnings

• Use wet foam (sometimes called oasis) when working with fresh flowers. This porous foam retains water and is softer than Styrofoam.

• Use caution with hot glue guns as they can cause serious burns.

References

• Save on Crafts: Floral Designing Tools
• Silk Flower Smart: Silk Flower Arrangement

Resources

• Floral Supply: Buying Styrofoam
• Save on Crafts: Floral Foams