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My aunt told me to stop using floral foam for centerpieces
She said it's bad for the environment and that chicken wire works just as well, but I thought it would be too hard. I tried it for a wedding last month in Sacramento, and it was a mess at first. The stems kept slipping, and I almost missed the setup time. After three tries, I got the hang of it and the arrangements looked amazing. Has anyone else made the switch and have tips for keeping things secure?
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grantw322mo ago
Honestly your aunt is onto something. That floral foam is nasty stuff and it just crumbles into microplastics. The chicken wire trick is a pain to learn but once you get it, it's way better. I found using smaller pieces of wire and really twisting them tight helps lock the stems in place. It's worth the switch for sure.
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elizabethg852mo ago
Yeah, the "pain to learn" part is right. My first try looked like a metal porcupine that had swallowed a bouquet. Took me three tries before the stems stopped falling out the bottom. Totally worth it though, that foam dust gets everywhere and you're right about the plastic.
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Have you thought about trying a moss base instead? It holds stems well and actually helps the flowers last longer by keeping them hydrated. It's a bit more natural looking than wire too.
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