Quite mind bending, isnt it? There are over 7 kinds of fake flower that can be used for arrangements, bouquets, craft and any other sort of use that you can think of.
What this means is that there is more than likely an artificial flower available for every sort of consideration. They are made of:
Plastic
Silk
Foam
Paper
Parchment
Velvet
Non-woven
latex
Not only is it the make of the flower that makes a fake flower so attractive and desirable, but the different type of stem is very important to note as well because this will depend how you can use the flower.
Stems can be plastic, plastic covered wire or handwrapped. With plastic or plastic covered wire, you can use these flowers in water if you are mixing them with fresh flowers or in some other arrangement where the stem needs to be in water. The wired plastic stem will make it easier to arrange your artificial flowers more professionally.
Fake flowers come in single stems, sprays, wreaths and other assortments. It is also possible to buy pre-arranged flowers which are ideal for gifts. An arrangement like would be suitable for the person who doesnt have the confidence to make the arrangement themselves or perhaps someone who is away from home quite a bit and would not get the benefit of live flowers.
There are many artificial extras as well, like, wired wreaths, hearts, garlands and the like. Beiing able to arrange flowers on the frames make life easier if you are trying to make specific shapes.
With the range of small flowers (usually silk), they can be used for bouquets, corsages, craft, dressmaking and such like. Little rose flowers are lovely when used to dress up tops. Silk flowers are also very sort after for hat making, especially for fascinators and head pieces. Some absolutely stunning fascinators are made with just one exquisite fake flower, and other delicate trims.
Plastic and foam flowers are ideal for outdoor use near pools and in courtyards and BBQ areas. Plastic flowers can be washed down with warm soapy water, and with very little harm done to the flower itself. Foam flowers are a little more of a one use flower. They look unique and quite different, but they are hard to maintain.
When you decide to buy some fake flowers, take some time to research which are going to do the best job for you, and which are going to be able to be used for a good period of time. Being able to keep your fake flower for more than a month or two is one of the advantages of using them. Clean them and store them carefully and you will have them for a long time.
