Buy realistic silk flowers

Fresh flowers are known and loved for their beauty as well as the scent that often fills the air. The only downside is that fresh bouquets do not last more than a couple of weeks. Even if you take perfect care of them, they will not last forever. Which is why so many people choose to decorate with silk flowers. Silk blooms have enjoyed positive as well as negative feedback which is why the response to these flowers is somewhat mixed. The key is to make sure that you choose the right type of artificial flowers if you want the most value for money.

Do your research

Just like fresh flowers, when you are choosing realistic silk flowers, you need to do some research. Not all silk blooms are made equal and the price per stem usually indicates quality. Of course, it’s also important to take note of the colours, types of materials used and the final appearance. Cheaper flowers may not have as many petals and you may notice frayed edges.

Colours

If you want realistic silk flowers, it’s important that you choose realistic colours. For example, blue roses are not available in nature which means that they can easily be identified as being artificial. Of course, if you love the sight of blue roses, even a silk bouquet will be a winner in your home or office. Provided, of course, that they are made from the best materials. Remember, if you want to preserve the colour of your flowers, make sure that you do not display them in the sun. Keep them in an area that does not receive any direct sunlight.

Quality & realistic silk flowers

As previously mentioned, quality is key. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money, be prepared for fake-looking blooms. If you are willing to invest a bit more, you can enjoy realistic silk flowers that do not need water or regular care. When it comes to value for money, it’s best to invest in the superior product so that it will last that much longer.

Common mistakes

Be aware of the overall appearance of the flower. If the leaves or petals are shiny but the real flower is not, this is a dead giveaway that it is fake. Some people like to add little drops of clear glue to resemble water droplets. This might have been popular in the past but it has definitely gone out of style. It is not the way to create realistic silk flowers. Take note of the thickness of the stems as well as blooms that are sold as clusters. At the end of the day, let your eyes lead the way and listen to your instincts. If there is something you don’t like about the flower but you don’t know what, it’s usually a good reason to keep on shopping.

Water and vase

You have a few choices when it comes to vases and vase fillers. Firstly, you can use a non-transparent vase to hide the fact that your flowers are not set in water. Secondly, you could use a transparent vase but add vase fillers instead of water. You could even use a double vase (two cylindrical vases with one inside the other. Fill the exterior vase with water and the interior vase with another filler like gem stones or marbles and add your flowers.

Fresh flowers need regular care and realistic silk flowers also need some degree of maintenance. To ensure that they look fabulous, you will need to dust them from time to time. Make sure that you do so gently so that you don’t damage them in the process. If possible, invest in a few bouquets that you can rotate so that you don’t have one bouquet in the room throughout the year. When storing your flowers, make sure that they are clean and dry. Store in a cool, dry place and keep out of the sun.