Making the Most of Silk Flower Arrangements

Arranging artificial flowers is no different from one using real cut blooms. The only difference really is that you don’t need to put water in the vase where the flowers are anchored. The important thing to remember is to make the arrangement as creative and uniquely styled as possible.

There are different categories of silk flower arrangement as well as various forms. There’s the Japanese Ikebana category where simplicity in form and content lends a more elegant flair to the arrangement that often use tall vases. Then there’s the centerpiece floral arrangement that can have the most elaborate using more than two or three flower species and leaves to adorn a large low profile vase.

There’s also the wreath floral arrangement with ribbons and candles that typically adorn the Christmas table. A more recent category are Topiaries consisting of tightly aggregated silk flower blooms together with other kitchen garden plants forming whatever shape you have in mind and rooted high over clay pots. They actually look like miniature trees from a distance.

Tools You’ll need

A set of gardening shears or a medium pair of scissors are basic to any floral arranging project. Another is the glue gun that can easily secure and aggregate the silk flower stems, leaves and ribbons on a tighter and firmer footing on the vase. Wire strands or needlecraft threads can also be used to tie together flower stems and leaves.

Using Floral Bows

It’s always a good idea to add accents to your table-top floral arrangement like a floral ribbon bow. Small to large cloth ribbon loops in a color that either stands out or blends with the floral color scheme can provide an excellent accent to any table top floral arrangement. Those larger flax leaves also lend a distinctive body and weight to any design and can figure in many silk flower arrangement for weddings.

Different bases other than Vases

Silk flower arrangements in vases made of ceramics or glass are pretty much common. Wicker baskets are also common. But you can be more creative using other bases for mounting your floral arrangements using both traditional and non-traditional items. Mirrors in various shapes and sizes can also look good as bases that impart more floral density with their reflections. Unused candelabras and candle holders can also make great looking bases. The trick is securing the flowers on those bases. Glue guns can do the job for small and light floral arrangements but you will need to do some tying with larger pieces.