On special occasions or even to decorate the house, bouquets are one of the most remarkable elements. Can you imagine a bride without her beautiful bouquet going down the aisle? These beautiful vegetables accompany us in the most special moments of our lives. Unfortunately, the flowers do not last long in the bouquets and eventually wither. If we want to get one of these highly decorative elements at a good price and that will last us forever, we only have the option of doing it ourselves. That is why we are going to explain to you in this article how to make artificial flower bouquets
If you love crafting, I recommend you keep reading. With this task you will have a great time and you will get a beautiful decoration for your house or for that special event that awaits you. In addition, by making the bouquets ourselves, we can add the flowers and decorations we want, giving it a unique and personalized touch. In addition to explaining how to make bouquets of artificial flowers, which is really a very basic and simple task, we will also explain how to make them in cascades step by step. The latter is really spectacular at weddings.
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How to assemble bouquets with artificial flowers?
Before explaining how to make bouquets of artificial flowers, it is important that you keep in mind that it will not be the same as with natural flowers. The latter, being real, give it a fresher and more beautiful touch, not to mention the sweet aroma they give off. However, we can create truly spectacular artificial flower bouquets. The trick is to select those good quality plastic plants, make it difficult to distinguish them from reality. Making a few bouquets of poor quality artificial flowers will result in a much cheaper bouquet, but notably made of plastic.
Given the importance of the quality of artificial flowers, let’s see a complete list of what we will need to make the bouquet:
- Artificial Plants: They don’t have to be just flowers, we can combine them with plastic greens, branches, berries, etc.
- florist wire
- Florist’s masking tape (green recommended, but it’s a matter of taste)
- Glue (not necessary, but can be used to hold or add decorations)
- Scissors and wire cutters
- Optional: Ornaments, fabrics, ribbons, etc.
Once we have all the materials, The assembly of the bouquet is quite simple. We will take the flowers we want to put in the center with one hand and we will place layers of other artificial plants, decorations and fabrics around them. Once the bouquet is ready, it is necessary to hold the stems with thread, wrapping it several times. Next, we need to cut the stems to a uniform length. To hide both the stems and the wire, we will use the floral tape wrapping them. When creating a bouquet, it is best if the largest flowers are in the middle, and the smaller ones form an outer layer, interspersed with foliage.
How to make cascading artificial flower bouquets
Now that we know how to make bouquets of artificial flowers, let’s see how to do it by giving it a waterfall shape. This type of bouquet is a striking and large arrangement in which various flowers of different sizes are loosely collected and with hanging foliage. Here we explain step by step how to do it:
- Choose the flowers: One to three large plants, four to six smaller ones, and four to six artificial foliage plants. It is important that they match both the colors and the schemes chosen for the event.
- Overlap the stems: First we will take the flowers that we want to put in the center and place them in the hand. We will then create circular layers, rotating the bouquet as we add the smaller flowers. We can also add decorations and optional elements, such as berries, ribbons and bows. They can be glued to the stem using floral tape.
- Create the waterfall effect: To achieve this shape, you need to add hanging foliage and long flowers. Among the most recommended species for this are jasmine, hanging ivy, eucalyptus, honeysuckle and olive branches. These are placed at the bottom front of the bouquet.
- Fixing the bouquet of artificial flowers with wire: With the wire cutters, we need to cut between six and eight inches of flower wire. This part must be wrapped several times around the rods and at the end bend the ends and join them. You can cut these ends and hide them between the stems.
- Cut the stems: In order for it to look pretty, the stems must have a uniform length. It is important that they are long enough to be able to hold the bouquet, but without seeing each other too much.
- Join the rods: Finally, all that remains is to join and cover the stems with the floral tape. We will wrap it around the stems, completely covering them and the wire.
Tips and tricks
When creating bouquets of artificial flowers, their selection is paramount. Among the larger ones we can choose between calla lilies, roses and peonies, for example. Combining them with other smaller ones we will get a very striking and beautiful arrangement. Another good option is to choose the flowers for their meaning, thus giving more strength to the event for which the bouquet is intended. By placing foliage between the different flowers of the bouquet, we will be able to create more space and make them stand out much more.
It is also important that we choose flowers that come on a single wired stem. This must cross the entire length of the stem and reach the leaves. The finish should be matte. This will make the flowers more realistic and much easier to work with. Finally, it is strongly recommended to read reviews and learn on the internet about the strengths and weaknesses of artificial flower designers on the market.
With all this information and advice, we can only get to work. With a little creativity and a good selection of artificial flowers and decorative elements, we can create a truly spectacular bouquet of artificial flowers.