Floral foam alternative

Today I show you with a step by step tutorial how you can easily make an autumnal flower arrangement yourself without floral foam. As a natural and sustainable alternative to foam, I use (pottery) clay. This is more environmentally friendly than conventional floral foam

Clay can be used as a plugging compound to create all kinds of flower arrangements. Clay is a natural, more environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to conventional floral foam. This FAQ covers general questions about the use of clay for flower arrangements.

In this article, I would like to share my experiences with “sustainable floristry”. In particular, I elaborate on alternatives to (artificial) floral foam. Floral foam is very often used when making flower arrangements. Unfortunately, floral foam is not very environment friendly, e.g. since it is a possible source for microplastics. Luckily, there exist more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives.

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What is floral foam? It’s the green squishy stuff you find and the bottom of some flower arrangements. It’s great for holding water and hydrating flowers but that’s where the benefits end! Let’s have a look at why we have never (and will never) use floral foam; ❌ It is made up of two toxic chemicals Phenol and Formaldehyde ❌ It is a single use plastic containing the same amount of plastic as 10 shopping bags ❌ It is non biodegradable, non recyclable and harmful to animals ❌ It will never...

Why settle for harmful floral foam when you can choose AgraWool? :herb: This all-natural brick mechanic is the reusable, eco-friendly replacement for floral foam. Make the switch and shop sustainably at New Age Floral today! :cherry_blossom::recycle: #AgraWool #NewAgeFloral #FloralDesign #SustainableFloralDesign #FloralInnovation #GreenFlorist #FloralArrangements #FlowerDesign

Not sure what all the fuss is about floral foam? Let’s have a look at why you should ditch floral foam in your floristry business.

Today I show you a great upcycling idea, a floral pin frog from an old lid! With a floral pin frog, also called kenzan, it is super easy to create flower arrangements. Pin frogs consist of many small spikes, on which you simply stick the plant stems. The use of pin frogs can be considered as sustainable floristry, because it is an environmentally friendly base for flower arrangements and is therefore a great alternative to (artificial) floral foam.

Floral foam, usually referred to as Oasis is much loved by florists worldwide for its convenience. Oasis is really appealing for any florist, those green blocks of sponge foam are brilliant for making arrangements from small to large designs as they are able to absorb and hold water. This means that the floral design can be kept fresh up to 4 days without adding any extra water. It is also simple to cut and mould, is easy to transport and holds flowers tightly in place even for lengthy…

You'll love this way to make silk floral baskets with waterproof floral foam. This inexpensive method works indoors and outdoors.

For a foam-free floral design, check out this exceptional moss roulade technique. Learn how to make one step by step—photos included. This floral design mechanic is versatile and easy (one that is even reusable!).

🌸 Today I'm going to show you how to create a pretty floral arrangement using an alternative to flora foam. Instead, I use a simple string that I wrap around a rectangular glass vase. The flower stems are then simply inserted in between the string! Sustainable floristry offers great alternatives, such as a floral hedgehog/kenzan, a wire mesh or flower arranger lids. And there are more things to try out, such as a piece of string! #nofoam, flowers in glass, simple flower arrangements, flower…

Did you know that one block of floral foam is equal to 10 plastic shopping bags?

How to create floral designs without using flower foam. Floral foam is a microplastic, bad news! Learn how to design without it using chickenwire and water.

With an ever-increasing installation trend in weddings and event work, as well as the emphasis on foam-free floral designs, I was eager to figure out a way to create a ground installation, or living meadow, with foam-free mechanics that offered flexibility in multiple installation scenarios. There a

More people are ditching floral foam for greener options. Here are five DIY floral foam substitutes for eco-friendly floral arranging.

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Today I show you how to create a spring-like arrangement with tulips, roses, ranunculus, freesia, larch branches and lichen in a wooden box. I use clay as the sticking base for this. This is a natural, more environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional floral foam. floral foam alternative, clay diy ideas, spring floral arrangements, floral foam crafts

With an ever-increasing installation trend in weddings and event work, as well as the emphasis on foam-free floral designs, I was eager to figure out a way to create a ground installation, or living meadow, with foam-free mechanics that offered flexibility in multiple installation scenarios. There are so many options for foam-free installation mechanics out there, but this is the method that worked well for me. Hopefully, you will find it useful—or maybe it will provide you with a…

What might be the most important thing to know about using floral foam? That it was invented in 1954? That choosing the right density for stems makes designing easier and more secure? That nearly 400 different Smithers-Oasis foam products are available? That today’s OASIS foam biodegrades 100 percent (see more below)?