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When it comes to flower arranging, you need two things to make the arrangement look right: a water supply and a sturdy base. Smithers makes a product that combines the two into a single piece of material, and is a staple for professional florists all over the world. This product is Oasis Floral Foam, which is easy to find and use. more »
This little centerpiece is actually a mock topiary tree made from Oasis floral foam, plaster of paris and garden trimmings. The project is easy to put together, and you can save the base to use for projects later in the year. more »
Celebrate Valentine's Day with this easy-to-make topiary centerpiece. Roses and greens from your garden are arranged in Oasis floral foam so that they stay fresh for a few days. more »
Dazzle your friends and family with this tiny Christmas tree. It looks like a living tree, but is actually a mock topiary made from Oasis floral foam, plaster of paris and garden trimmings. This project is easy to put together, and you can save the base to use for projects later in the year. more »
Floral arrangements have been depicted in art as far back as the ancient Egyptians and, by the mid-twentieth century, arranging flowers grew more accessible, with media like "oasis" floral foam available to the average consumer. Today, live, dried and "fake" flowers are arranged into centerpieces, bouquets, garlands and wreaths. This article will focus on live floral arrangements in containers, though the same principles apply to other types of arrangements. more »
Flower arrangements are fresh pieces of artwork. No two are exactly the same. Talented florists use instinct and skill to produce each arrangement. Among the tools a florist uses are styrofoam flower blocks, commonly called floral foam or the trademarked name, Oasis. Floral foam keeps the stems in place and hydrated, creating a longer-lasting arrangement. more »
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