How to Make Artificial Flower Arrangements Like a Pro

Artificial flower arrangements can be a beautiful alternative to traditional, fresh flowers for all event types. From weddings and celebrations to small gatherings and everyday, faux flowers are a great choice. Learning how to make artificial flower arrangements is a skill that will provide value for a lifetime! 

At Something Borrowed Blooms, we’ve perfected the artistry of artificial flower design with our high-quality, premium silk wedding flowers, floral arrangements, and floral decor. Silk flower arrangements are our speciality and we’re delighted to share our passion with you.

Benefits of Artificial Flower Arrangements

There are endless benefits of artificial flower arrangements, but we’ll stay focused on the top 3 benefits for choosing faux flowers.

-  Longevity and Low Maintenance: Fresh Flowers typically have a lifespan of 1-5 days depending on the flower variety. Delicate stems like gardenia and hydrangeas may only last a day before wilting, while roses and a calla lily can last up to 5 days. However, an artificial stem can stay in peak bloom forever, without needing any special care, like water or sunlight.

- Cost-Effective: While the cost of a silk stem may be the same or slightly more than a fresh flower stem, the long-term savings is substantial. When the added cost of professional labor is included the savings associated with learning how to make artificial flower arrangements are even greater! 

At Something Borrowed Blooms, we offer silk wedding flower arrangements for rent which provides our customers savings of over 70% compared to fresh flowers. The benefits of faux flowers on the wedding day are substantial, saving couples several thousand dollars for a single-time use.

- Allergy-Friendly Options: Silk flower arrangements also provide the added value of being allergy-friendly. On the contrary, most fresh flowers often have a scent or pollen, which can be a deterrent for many people with any type of scent aversion or allergies. With silk stems, everyone is able to enjoy the beautiful aesthetic of nature without unwanted side effects or concerns. 

Getting Started: Selecting the Right Artificial Flowers

The most important element in achieving the most realistic artificial flower arrangement, is choosing the right faux flowers. There are so many options on the market for faux flowers. From silk and real touch to wooden and paper flowers, the options are endless.

However, if you are wanting to create a floral arrangement that can fool the eye, you will want to ensure you are selecting stems that most closely mimic flowers found in nature. 

- Essential Tools: Before starting your design, you will need a few essential tools including, wire cutters, styrofoam, and glue. Optional tools include 18-gauge wire, for re-stemming select florals to better maintain the shape of the design

- Material: In our experience, the most realistic faux flowers are made of high-quality silk or real touch material. We recommend mixing these two materials together to achieve the most life-like design.

- Color: Color is another important aspect to consider when selecting artificial flowers. Be sure to choose colors that are found in nature. Although it can be tempting to select a flower that matches other elements in your design objectives, if that color flower can not be found in the wild, it will stick out as being fake. 

- Shape/Size: Just as color is important, size and shape of faux flowers is equally important and for the same reasons. By selecting faux stems with the right proportions, or just as you would find in nature, you will ensure the most realistic design.

- Variety: To create a balanced floral design, you will need three different types of flowers; a focal flower, line flower and filler flower. A focal flower is the flower that will immediately catch the eye, typically a focal flower has a distinct color or size/shape that commands attention. A line flower will create movement in your arrangement. Examples of line flowers include calla lilies, tulips, lilac, delphinium, or any floral variety that is more linear in nature. Lastly, filler lower which are smaller, less impactfully florals that are used to fill the spaces. 

At Something Borrowed Blooms, we pride ourselves on the overall quality and design of our flower arrangements. Our faux arrangements are often mistaken for fresh flowers due to the time, skill, and artistry invested into the design process. For those looking to extend their floral crafting skills, learning how to make a wedding bouquet with artificial roses can be a great next step, enriching your decor possibilities with personal touches.

Planning Your Design

Creating a cohesive look for your event involves careful consideration of both the theme and color scheme, ensuring that every element complements the overall aesthetic. Whether you prefer a monotone design or a vibrant array of colors across the spectrum, this selection is deeply personal and pivotal in setting the tone for your event. 

Equally important is the choice of container for your floral arrangement. With an array of options available, selecting a container becomes a reflection of your style. For those new to floral design or at an intermediate level, we recommend selecting a metal container that can hide a styrofoam base. Working with a foam base is the easiest approach for beginner to intermediate designers.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an Artificial Flower Arrangement

- Step 1. Preparing Your Flowers and Container: Start by cutting the styrofoam to fit the container of your choice. We recommend gluing the styrofoam to the container for added security. Let the glue adhesive dry before starting your design.

- Step 2. Build your base with greenery: Cut each greenery stem to the desired length, as you are placing it into the styrofoam. Once you have a greenery base, start by placing your focal flower in a position where you want the most attention. 

- Step 3. Create Balance: Depending on your overall design objectives, that could be centered for a balanced design or off-centered for a more asymmetrical design. An odd number of focal flowers is recommended. Move to your line flowers next, again cutting the stem to the desired length and placing into the styrofoam base. And last, place the filler flowers and additional greenery to complete the design. The position of your focal, line and filler flowers will create overall balance and composition in your design. 

The artistry of artificial floral design is a skill developed through training and perfected over time. Our team of professional designers have spent countless years perfecting the trade. If time and skill are of concern, you may consider renting one of Something Borrowed Blooms’ ready-made options for your special event for added convenience, cost, and time savings.