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ORDER BLACK LICHEN NOW Black Lichen (natural) #04730 Black lichen is a perfect moss for a variety of designs and uses. Black lichen can be thought of as a band-aide… when you have a problem, such as split leaves, glue dropped on leaves, flowers or ribbon, simply add a little more glue and cover with black lichen. This gives added dimension, interest, and covers a multitude of sins. Black lichen is wonderful as a source of texture and the varying shades of black, gray, green, make a beautiful contrast against other colors. Before using, dip in warm water then blot with a towel or place on newspaper and let drain. This allows the black lichen to regain its shape and [...]

Ancient Decorations Feathers have been used as decorations since early man yearned to improve himself and his dwelling. Once again feathers have surged into the forefront in thc design world. This trend started about three years ago and has continued to grow with no end in sight. We are using feathers for all seasons now where once we considered them strictly a fall item. Feathers make Fall, Christmas and every day take on an exciting new look! Used in Many Decors Feathers lend themselves well to the Lodge Look, Traditional, Free-form, California mission, French Country, Tropical and Oriental style design work. There are long feathers, short feathers, garlands, balls in different sizes, feathers on sticks, feather accents, feathers in an [...]

      ORDER RIVER CANE NOW     Versatility Makes Them A Favorite! The popularity of river cane in all sizes has been a boon to florists and designers because of the many versatile ways it can be used. River Cane Bundle, 4×10 and 4×14 are examples of how versatile cane can be. These may be used in groupings, or with a collection of vine, feather or moss balls in floral arragements. Use alone or in groups to create excitement and a feeling of adventure! Perfect for Topiaries! Topiaries have become a staple item for home decor, and what could bs easier than to use the 4×14 River Cane Bundle as your trunk? Secured in a clay pot and [...]

ORDER PALM FIBER NOW Looks are Deceiving! Palm fibers appearance is deceiving. At first glance you think the possibilities are limited, but in the hands of a floral designer, craft designer, or gifted tree designer the ideas begin to explode. A unique quality of the product is its ability to stretch, roll, and fold. Start designing with palm fiber! Make a Palm Tree! Palm trees are easy to duplicate using PVC pipe, or yucca poles and palm fiber glued to the PVC, or yucca pole in layers. If you want some movement in your tree trunk simply heat the PVC and bend slightly one way and then another as a tree would normally grow. Once this is completed, start at [...]

The use of dried flowers in floral arrangements and crafts is swiftly becoming trendy nowadays. Indeed, flower preservation is not only a fun and ever dynamic hobby it can also be a profitable business. When you talk about dried flowers, what immediately comes to mind as regards the drying process is the popular air drying technique (which utilizes humidity levels to extract moisture from flowers) or the traditional hang and dry technique (this takes advantage of storing plant material in a dark and cool enclosure since darkness contributes to the retention of the color of plant material). However, there’s another way of coming up with dried flowers. No, I’m not technically talking about purchasing dried flowers from virtual and local [...]