How Do You Make Fake Flowers Look Like They Are In Water?
9th Mar 2022
Fake Flowers Water Effect
Most fake flowers have thin wire stems with dark green foliage, with each leaf being identical to each other. The reason high-quality fake flowers look real is that their stems are made thick and take after that of real flowers. The petals have a real-to-touch texture and their leaves have real-looking veins that look identical to the real thing. Moreover, the colours tend to be more translucent and with no solid opaque colours.
Therefore, decorating your place or event with fake flowers in faux water will change the overall look and feel. You can follow the tips below if you want to make your fake flowers look like they are natural and are in the water.
DIY Faux Floral Arrangement In Water
Materials
InstructionsTo begin your DIY faux floral arrangement, remove the labels from your vase and the faux florals and discard them. Try playing around with the flowers until you achieve the arrangement you prefer. Use wire cutters for trimming the
flower stems to the correct length for the chosen vase and set them aside cautiously.
Follow the guidelines on the package to mix Quick Water inside a plastic container. Pour it cautiously into your vase without splashing and place the fake arrangement into your vase. Adjust the flowers accordingly to balance and ensure every stem is in the 'fake water'.
Observe arrangements from every angle until you are sure that you have what you want. You have about one hour to change the arrangement before the 'water' starts to set and harden. In most cases, the package instructions suggest that you should let the 'water' sit still for about eight-ten hours for the water to fully set. You get excellent flower arrangements with water if you follow these instructions carefully.
Fake Flowers Decorating Tips
Do Thorough Research About Real Flowers
Have perfect knowledge of the natural flowers available in the market before deciding on the fake flowers to purchase. You can talk to a florist or search online for photos of real flowers. Ensure you look carefully at the leaves. Different flowers have different shapes, textures, and veins.
Professionals making fake flowers have become better at making the stems and leaves look natural. Look for beautiful colours and flowers that look the most realistic. You can always pass by flower stores or plant shops to check out fantastic fake flowers and choose one or two for your decorations.
Cut the Flowers Apart
If you buy fake flowers in a bunch rather than individual flower stems, you don’t have to keep them as they are. You can separate your bouquet to get individual stems. You can use a pair of wire cutters to get a collection of single stems, which you can easily arrange. Do not use scissors because the fake flower stems are tough and can damage the scissors.
After cutting the stems, proceed with arranging and placing your flowers just like you would fresh ones. Using a glass vase means you will see the flower stems tied together through the glass.
Bend the Flower Stems
Real flowers do not stand straight on their stems; they droop softly to the vase’s sides. So, use your hands to bend the wire stems slightly to ensure they stand and assume the posture of real flowers.
Add Water to the Vase
When you use a glass vase to display your fake flowers, ensure you add some water to your vase. This tip can easily give your artificial florals a more realistic look. If the ends of the stem metals are visible, make sure you use wire cutters to cut them before putting them in water. This keeps rust marks from developing on the glass.
Choose Monochromatic Flowers
One thing you might not like about most flowers sold at places like supermarkets is that they often sell their flowers in mixed bunches. It would be in your interest to decorate your room with flowers of the same type and colour. Get faux flowers in the colour of your choice and fill your container with them.
Allow a Few Petals or Buds to Drop
Natural things are never perfect and the same applies to flowers. Real flowers normally shed their petals. Therefore, you can let the fake flowers shed a few buds or blossoms on the table.
Buy Odd Numbers
During flower arranging, whether fake or real, use odd numbers of branches or stems; odd numbers look better. Ensure you buy enough flowers to fill the vase. You can purchase more than you think you will need. If you get too many, you can take them back, which is not the case with real flowers.
Use Flowers in Season
An old-school guideline for decorating using fake flowers is that you should only use fake flowers in season for them to look more realistic. This old guideline should not influence your decision if you come across lovely pink tulips during the middle of winter. Today, you have the opportunity to buy any silk flower from different seasons at any time of the year at your favourite flower store or florist.
Tips For Cleaning Artificial Flowers
You may argue that fake flowers don't need the usual care that natural flowers do. This does not mean that you should not clean them at all. Without proper maintenance, your flowers will collect dust that might bring allergies. Apart from the dust, good cleaning of your flowers is necessary to maintain their beauty and style.
Using a Feather Duster
Although using feather dusters is not the best way to clean your flowers, it is a fast way of cleaning them. You can remove dust collecting on the flower surface using this duster. Dusting your fake flowers once every week prevents allergens and harmful particles from piling up. Remember to dust with your windows open or cover your mouth and nose for protection.
Using a Microfiber Rag
The rag you use for wiping your furniture can help get rid of the dust from your fake flowers. You don't need to dip it in water before wiping unless the flowers are extremely dirty. Sometimes you can use special cleaning agents to prevent dust particles from sticking to your flowers.
Using a Hair dryer
Hair dryers with cool air features are a better way to lower humidity. They are also helpful in eliminating dust in the complex areas of your artificial flowers, like between the flower petals. Avoid using the maximum power and take good care not to place the nozzle close to your flowers to avoid damage.
Using Compressed Air-Spray
You can acquire compressed air sprays from hardware stores, and they are fantastic at dust removal. They work similarly to a hair dryer but with more precision. Spray your flowers using compressed air once every few weeks, ensuring that you dust the petals, stems, and leaves.
Using Coarse Salt
Applying coarse salt is an easy way to ensure individual fake flowers remain clean. Clean using a teaspoon of coarse salt and a sealable plastic bag. Add this salt to the bag and then to the flowers. Seal the bag and softly shake it to ensure the salt goes to every flower point. The salt removes very stubborn patches of grime and dust.
Using Vinegar and Water
This home solution is perfect for cleansing plastic flowers. In this case, the quantity of water should be twice the quantity of vinegar. Pour this mixture into a special spray bottle. At a close range, spray your flowers, leave them for about two minutes and then dry them using a clean cloth. You can also use this process and mixture to clean mirrors or windows.
Using Cotton Balls and Rubbing Alcohol (not recommended)
Rubbing alcohol is a common way to clean your faux flowers. However, this process requires you to rub each leaf and petal separately. However, the good news is that it effectively gets rid of the dust and keeps the flowers looking awesome. For some ultra lifelike plants using alcohol can damaged, so we don't recommend this method of cleaning.
Remember This About Fake Flowers
When you get the opportunity to buy and bring faux flowers home from an artificial plant shop, keep in mind that they will require a slight bending or fluffing of their stems. A little modification will help them look more realistic within no time. The good news is that the faux flowers you purchase are long-lasting, and they are worth spending good money on.
If you choose fake flowers because they are easier to maintain, just keep in mind they will need a little bit of cleaning now and then. Therefore, if you are considering artificial flowers for decoration, reach out to Artificial Plant Shop specialists to get all the best tips and tricks.