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What are silk flowers?
Silk flowers are artificial versions of the natural flowering thing. Because fake flowers were originally fabricated from fine luxurious silks, the name &#;silk flowers&#; proceeds their ancient history. Today, artificial flowers allow for a stress-free alternative to the real deal. You can read more about this in the History of Silk Flowers.
Who invented fake flowers?
That would be the first pioneers who perfected silk making - the ancient Chinese! Because they were the first to help nurture the natural phenomenon of rearing silkworms to produce silk, it&#;s safe to say that silk flowers originated with them. Today the manufacturing and designing of fake flowers is quite different with the help of modern-day technologies. You can read more about this in The History of Fake Flowers.
Are silk flowers made from silk?
At the time of their invention, yes, artificial flowers were in fact originally fabricated from soft, lavish silks naturally produced (and perfected) by the Chinese by way of silk worming. For many generations, artificial flowers and silk flower arrangements were intricately crafted by hand with the help of this rich material; then once the phenomenon spread across the continents, artisans would shortly thereafter start incorporating other luxurious fabrics like velvets, gauze, and crepe into these lavish faux botanicals. However today most artificial plants and flowers are actually made from plastic, polyester, and other high quality, man-made materials. You can read more about this in The History of Fake Plants.
If silk flowers aren&#;t actually silk, what are they made of?
The materials that artificial flowers have evolved from is unlimited; at first it was purely silk, then artisans shortly thereafter started incorporating other luxurious fabrics like velvets, gauze, and crepe. Today in the modern era, fake flowers (also referred to as &#;permanent botanicals&#;) are mostly made from high-quality plastics and other man-made textiles. You can read more about this in The History of Fake Flowers.
Can I use fake flowers in my wedding decor?
Of course! In today&#;s modern age the design and creative capabilities of artificial flora is limitless; in fact, most wedding coordinators will admit that the request for artificial flowers and greenery has seen a significant rise in popularity due to their benefits. Better yet, when searching platforms like Pinterest, one will find entire community of DIYers who have already taken the plunge into faux botanicals and have created beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations that are truly when it comes to weddings and other specialized events. You can find out more in Wedding Décor With Fake Flowers.
How to clean artificial flowers?
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While our selection of fake flowers will eliminate the need for daily maintenance, you will periodically want to clean it and wipe away any dust it might have gathered. We recommend doing this with a feather duster or a microfiber cleaning cloth and/or spare cleaning towelettes, gently dusting and removing any excess dirt, dust, and debris from your artificial plants. If easily portable, bring your artificial arrangement outside and use a paintbrush to remove any extra dirt that has accumulated not only on the faux-liage, but within the planter itself (like on the moss, rocks, and setting). You can learn more in How To Care For Artificial Plants.
Can you mix artificial flowers with real flowers?
Of course! In fact, we recommend it! With those who are a bit apprehensive of incorporating faux renditions into their everyday lives, we highly suggest taking a few tips on Styling Fake Flowers so that you can rest assured your botanical beauties look just as real and beauti-faux as their living counterparts.
How to make fake flowers look real?
While living flowers are great for filling living spaces with fresh color and life, there&#;s no denying that fake flowers can provide just as much beauty as the realistic flora; and while you might be hesitant in making the leap into artificial flora with just a few tips on Styling Fake Flowers, you can easily make fake flowers look real when creating your own one-of-a-kind botanical creations.
Where to buy artificial flowers?
No matter the season, we offer a vast selection of artificial flowers that will provide instant fauxever-lasting beauty wherever displayed. Whether you&#;re looking for something simple or perhaps a tad extravagant, opt for a lifelike flower arrangement that boasts silk flowers in mid-bloom. If you&#;re looking to get more creative on your own end, you can browse our lifelike collection of loose silk flower stems that come already in pre-packaged sets but that you can easily mix and showcase with your own favorite flowers and greenery.
What is the water-like substance in the bottom of your artificial arrangements?
The &#;water look&#; or also known as &#;liquid illusion&#; set in some of our silk arrangements is a high-quality water illusion, poured by hand in the USA which beautifully creates the appearance of freshly cut flowers set in water. And because we use premium high-quality materials to create such a lifelike appearance of freshly cut flowers, you don&#;t have to worry about it yellowing over time. You can shop these fresh-looking bouquets via our Water Look Arrangements.
This is a really good question! It&#;s hard to say because it doesn&#;t seem like there&#;s much research out there that definitely compares fresh versus faux. This article did find this article from Buildings.com that compares the environmental impact of living plants and fresh flowers versus artificial alternatives. It is well known that the cut-flower industry poses some serious environmental concerns. First, a large percentage of flowers are imported to the United States from countries in northern Europe and South America. As you can imagine, transporting these massive quantities of flowers overseas creates considerable carbon emissions. There are other environmental concerns in commercial floriculture, such as the use of pesticides and the amount of energy that&#;s required to produce flowers in colder northern countries that rely on climate-controlled greenhouses. Not to mention that actual cut-flowers once they arrive at their final destination, even with proper care only last 7-12 days in the vase. The waste that creates and the need to constantly replenish cut flowers is far from environmentally-friendly. The most sustainable way to enjoy fresh cut flowers is to purchase flowers that are grown locally or to grow them yourself!
In the sense that faux arrangements can essentially last forever when well taken care of and be taken apart and reused for another project or donated for reuse they are considered a more sustainable alternative. Most faux flowers on the market today are made from polyester or plastic - neither of which are considered eco-friendly materials - although I would be interested to find out if any major faux floral manufacturers are using recycled polyester or plastic and in what percentage! Also, because artificial flowers and plants are non-perishable, they are more likely to be transported via sea or rail which means contributes lower carbon emissions than transportation by air.
Good question! Whether real or faux, all plants get dusty sometimes and require some maintenance! For faux, I find the easiest way to dust flowers is with a compressed air duster (it comes in a can and is often used for electronics). For plants with more plastic-y leaves, like a fern or succulents, a microfiber duster or a Swiffer dusting cloth works well to quickly wipe away any dust that&#;s collected.
Honestly, I love the process of actually writing and creating the book (read my post, An Inside Look at Writing Modern Faux Flower Projects for more!) but my favorite part of all of this have been the relationships that have come from it. I&#;ve met a handful of the most creative, kind and generous small business owners out there through writing this book. From other craft book authors to the seven professional florists who generously shared their expertise in the book, I&#;m walking away from this experience with the most amazing new friends and collaborators. Not to mention the efforts and support of the friends and family members who helped me so much throughout the course of creating this book, from helping me review the contracts, being a sounding board of ideas, assisting on shoot days, double checking my emails and so much more.
I have a couple of favorite projects but I think my very favorite is the summer birdcage succulent garden. It&#;s actually an idea I had been wanting to do for a couple of years and writing the book was the perfect push to finally make it! The story behind it is that the birdcage was originally an anniversary gift from Anthony back when were in college. The year was and birdcages were having a bit of a moment in the home decor world. Anthony got the idea to put a bouquet of flowers inside the birdcage and soon after that I started seeing floral birdcages as wedding centerpieces all over Pinterest. When I showed Anthony he was very proud of himself for having the idea &#;first&#;. Years went by and the birdcage had been collecting dust in my closet, but because it was sentimental I held onto it with the plan of making this project someday. I love how it turned out!
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