Japanese Floral Art: A Guide to Ikebana and Beyond
Discover Japanese floral art: ikebana styles, chabana, kokedama, tsumami zaiku and hanakotoba, plus how to create lasting designs with preserved flowers.
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Everything about preserved flowers and plants: how they are made, how long they last, how to care for them and how to work with them.
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How to Ditch Floral Foam: Eco-Friendly Alternatives for Modern Florists
Switching to foam-free floral mechanics allows you to elevate your brand’s eco-credentials, protect your health, and cut long-term supply costs. Here is your complete guide to going foam-free.
Exploring the Range of Preserved Exotic Flowers
Discover vibrant preserved exotic flowers at SecondFlor, perfect for stunning, long-lasting arrangements.
The Impact of humidity on Preserved Flowers: Tips for Different Climates
Learn how humidity affects preserved flowers and get tips to maintain their beauty in any climate from SecondFlor.
Why you should leave the flower preservation to professionals
If you're a florist or someone looking to cherish a special bouquet, this article will shed light on why it's best to leave the flower preservation to those who truly understand the science behind it.
3 common mistakes every floral designers make with preserved flowers
Preserved flowers are natural flowers that undergo a preservation process. You need to treat them well, so here’s a list you should read if you’re working with them.
Preserved vs Artificial Flowers: Which Option Is Best for Your Project?
Preserved flowers offer the beauty and texture of real flowers, while artificial flowers provide flexibility, consistency, and strong resistance in specific conditions.
The beginner's guide to use preserved flowers
Some florists' techniques cannot be applied to preserved flowers. Its flexibility and conservation characteristics push back the constraints of floral compositions. Discover how to use them.
4 lies you've been told about preserved flowers
Plant preservation is a technique that has been around for over 50+ years. Yet, some fake information still spread. In this article, we debunk 4 lies you’ve been told about preserved flowers.
The ultimate guide to flower preservation techniques
We can consider that each family of plants has its own dedicated preservation methods. Several of them are used nowadays, which explains that there are one or more suitable methods per plant.
How does the double immersion technique work?
As we explained in our previous article, capillary preservation is particularly suitable for the preservation of greenery and trees. Nevertheless, the double immersion technique is better for flowers.
Flower tattoos, when imagination exceeds reality
his Ukrainian artist in love with nature is nicknamed “Rit Kit”. She realizes unique tattoos from plant prints. Want to see more? Click here.
