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You have so much versatility when creating silk arrangements because of the variety of flowers available. Each arrangement type requires a base or platform to create and display the flowers.
Ideas for displaying silks include arrangements using crystal vases, metal or wood containers, baskets using assorted materials, wreath bases, swags and cornucopias.
Use silk flowers to create seasonal arrangements for the home, holiday centerpieces and cornucopias and decorative wreaths or swags for the front door. -
Long-stemmed silk roses in cut-glass vaseSilk flowers come in shades that cover the spectrum, from pastels to deep hues, and in a wide selection of flower types in single stems or packaged as a bouquet.
Single-stemmed flowers work well in tall cylindrical containers and are used to add height and balance to medium or large arrangements.
Bouquets are multiple flowers and stems attached to one parent stem. This type works well when the goal of the arrangement is to display only one color or one primary type of silk flower as a cluster in an applicable container. To use the flowers individually, cut each stem away from the parent stem using florist wire cutters and secure each flower according to the type of base used. -
Arranging silk flowers in assorted baskets, ceramic pots, wooden or metal containers and cornucopias requires foam bricks to secure the flower stems. The foam is cut to the appropriate proportions of the container and firmly holds the stems in place when they are inserted into the foam; it also allows for the addition of multiple flowers. When the arrangement is complete, bagged moss, available in natural tones or colors, covers any exposed portions of the foam.
Use hot glue to secure flowers to swag and wreath bases made of grapevine or willow material, and florist pins and hot glue to secure flowers to straw bases.
For clear and cut-glass containers, colored gemstones, polished stones, marbles or acrylic water hold silk flowers in place and serves as an added decorative touch to the arrangement.
