Introduction
As a lover of the art of arranging flowers, I’ve come to find that having the right tools makes all the difference. In addition to being a beautiful way to inject some nature into your space, arranged flowers and greenery can feel peaceful and inspiring like gardening at home.
As passionate as we are about flowers, showcasing the tools that allow us to create beautiful arrangements is one of our favorite things here at Pop-Up BreadFlower. So how about exploring the necessary tools for making flower arrangements at home?
Florist Scissors
The first thing beginning flower fans require is an excellent set of florist scissors. These shears feature very sharp blades perfect for slicing through flowers without crushing the stems. Your flowers will last longer when you provide clean cuts that improve water movement thorough the stems.
We at Pop-Up BreadFlower are dedicated to helping our clients flourish and continue using incredibly sharp scissors for their arrangements.
Pruning Shears
Another important tool for any home florist is pruning shears. These shears are ideal for thicker stems and woody branches that normal scissors can’t cut.
Sharp as you are, pruning shears give the strength and precision necessary for shaping flowers properly. With a touch of pruning shears for thicker stems, our flowers look finished and professional when using Pop-Up BreadFlower.
Floral Foam
You will need some floral foam (Floral Foam = OASIS Floral Products) to give some shape and structure. This foam is water retentive and it gives your flowers a base to rest on keeping them in place, also holding moisture.
To use, just wet the foam with water and put your flowers in. We often use foam to create elaborate shapes while arranging our bouquets and making them stand still.
Flower Frogs
Those are flower frogs- small, weighted contraptions designed to hold freshly cut flowers in place. This type includes, pin frogs, cage frogs and hairpin frog etc. These come in especially handy when you want to make more intricate and durable designs.
Though, we love to use flower frogs for their adaptability whether they are designed into the floral arrangement or being an integral part of a spring bouquet in fresh flowers.
Vases and Containers
When it comes to flower arranging, a vase collection is always useful. By using vases that range in their shapes, sizes and style you are able to make various and very interesting flower arrangements. Here at Pop-Up BreadFlower, we know that the right vase/container can perfect your floral aesthetic & match with any home decor.
Whether you prefer classic glass vases, or rustic ceramic pots and urns be sure to have a varied selection ready just incase you are struck by a floral inspiration.
Floral Tape and Wire
For binding the flowers and shaping your arrangement you will use Floral tape & wire Floral tape for binding stems and floral wire can help support your flowers making it easier to shape them around the vase. These all help achieve a clean and professional appearance in your presets.
For pop-up BreadFlower floral installations, this means using just a bit of floral tape and wire to keep our arrangements snugly in place while maintaining the natural gracefulness of flowers.
Floral Picks and Pins
These are used to attach flowers and secure anything you need. Picks allow you to easily attach things such as berries, ribbons or small ornaments; pins are excellent for tucking blooms and greens into floral foam or other holding devices.
We use these at Pop-Up BreadFlower to complete our designs and it makes everything look easy.
Watering Can and Spray Bottle
Keeping your flowers watered is crucial to the preservation of their freshness and alive. The small watering can feature a narrow spout, which makes it perfect for arrangements that do not want the design to be disturbed. Keep delicate flowers and foliage looking fresh by giving them a light mist with a spray bottle.
Pop-Up BreadFlower regards the regular waterings and misting as key in maintaining flowers’ freshness, longevity and beauty.
Cutting Mat and Surface Protector
You need a cutting mat/surface protector for your work area, and to prevent dings in other surfaces you may want to use. Hand some florals: Get messy with flower arranging Stems, leaves and water will find their way to your surface.
At Pop-Up BreadFlower we use cutting mats to create a neat and non-damaging workspace for floral arranging.
Cleaning and Maintenance Tools
Proper maintenance of your flower arranging tools are vital to the life span and working performance of them. You can keep your scissors, shears and other tools by cleaning with a small brush for using them all the time.
Keeping them cleaned also prevents sap and other residue from building up on your tools, which stops them getting sticky or blunt. At Pop-Up BreadFlower, we appreciate and recognize that our tools are essential to the process of lovingly putting together bouquets.
Conclusion
Home flower arranging is a fun and rewarding way to bring beauty and happiness into your living space. With florist scissors, pruning shears, floral foam, flower frogs and many different types of vases stocked at chic home stores or your favorite local flea market you can make beautiful arrangements yourself with ease.
A good quality floral tape, wire, picks and pins will make your flowers look professional while a watering can, spray bottle for misting the petals in between stores if you are not using them right away + cutting mat to protect your work space from damage. We are dedicated to spreading the love of flowers and we use all our favorite materials, including those shaped like tools. Grab your tools, get creative and allow flower arranging to be part of your artistic expression at home.
