Dried flower arrangement can be made using several techniques and
forms. One just needs to explore some wild imaginations to get a
beautiful and attractive piece of dried arrangements. While making some
dried floral arrangements there are a few things that should be kept in
mind to get a more enthralling and long lasting decorative piece.
Dry flower Arrangement Ideas
- Dry flowers are light in weight, so the container holding the dry
flowers should always be weighted with sand, pebbles or gravel to
give stability.
- Use wire cutters to shorten stems. Stems can be lengthen by using
wooden floral picks.
- Never use a bare stub wire in an arrangement.
- Arrange the flower in a manner to give them a natural look.
- When using clear containers, add marbles, layers of interesting
pebbles, shells, or moss to hide the foam.
- Think about the size of the space in which the arrangement has to
be placed and choose the size and shape of the container
accordingly.
- Use dry flowers and foliage with different shapes, colors and
textures for a more interesting design.
- Always allow some space between dry flowers to prevent a crowded
effect.
- Make sure that the colors of the flowers are evenly balanced.
- If the arrangement is permanent, then dip stems in pan glue,
white glue or hot glue before inserting them into foam for greater
stability and permanence.
Tips for making a Potpourri
- To create a unique fragrance, add a few drops of your favorite
essential oil to the fixative. Because essential oils are so
concentrated, be sure to use oils sparingly.
- Fixatives are either ground or powdered. The ground fixative is
more suitable and powders leave a film on the glass.
- Tips for making a Bouquet
- Lengthen stems by attaching wires to the ends.
- When selecting colors, keep in mind that dried flower colors tend
to fade.
- Make simple color schemes.
- Keep vase colors simple and try not to use vases with small
openings.
- Try not to use too many dominant flowers. Instead use more
filling material that is less conspicuous in shape and color than
the center flower.
- Place smaller, lighter flowers higher on the arrangement.
- Tips for making a Swag
- Cover the finished end with a ribbon or bow.
- If you need a longer swag then wire two completed swags together.
- A light spray of extra-firm-hold hair spray will keep the swag
looking fresh for a long time.
Tips for making a Wreath
- Once the foliage dries, spray the finished wreath with extra firm
hold hair spray.
- Tie a colorful bow over the area where you started and ended the
wreath.
- Tips for making a Sachet
- The glue used should be preferably hot.
- The lace and the felt should be glued nicely edge to edge.
- The opening should be sufficient enough to stuff in dry flowers.
