Classy Fake Flower Arrangements: How to make it less tacky September 19, 2020
Not tacky AT-ALL! How to make classy fake / artificial / silk flower arrangements and make them look less tacky!
It is a hard judgement call to pick fake flowers over real flowers, since depending on what you type/style you pick, fake flowers might end up more expensive. But longevity wise, artificial flowers always win (obviously!)
But it doesn’t always have to be expensive. If you are into DIY-ing and is creatively into crafts, then this post will help you out!
Let’s start with some tips you can use for your fake flower arrangements, it can be for your wedding, event, celebration or even your home! Great for a backyard wedding as well!
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Classy Fake Flower Arrangements: How to make it less tacky!
Let’s get started!
✔️ : AVOID GREENERIES
These plastic greeneries, have gots to go! They are just very tacky and not to mention is the tell-tale sign that your flowers are fake. You can cut them out or rip them off entirely.
Some arrangement calls from a little greenery and it’s fine, just make sure you choose the ones that are velvet coated or has some type of coating to mute the bright green color, like this! When it breaks off the reflection of the light through the leaves, it looks less tacky!
✔️ : DO NOT USE BRIGHT / NEON COLOURS
Always choose a muted color like light pink, whites and peaches. Choosing bright and neon colours will only exaggerate the fact that it is fake. Real flowers do not have neon colours. Also, remember the way that the light reflects on it is what will make it look tacky.
Also, avoid two-tone designs and the ones with coloured tips! These are definitely a no-no! Choose better color to create classy fake flower arrangements.
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✔️ : CHOOSE ONLY 1 VARIETY FOR YOUR ARRANGEMENT
Why this is important for silk arrangement is that it will make it look less tacky, which is our goal. Using the same variety with slightly different shades will make it look beautiful and great for a classy fake flower arrangement!
Our top 2 varieties of choice are PEONIES, GARDEN ROSES AND ROSES. They have petals that are easy to mimic and also more manageable. Their muted colours makes them a lot less tacky than other varieties.
✔️ : CUT THE GREENERIES ATTACHED TO THE STEM
Those greeneries that are sticking out around the bottom of the stem has GOTS TO GO. They do not belong there. Yeah sure, it might look like a good things to have some green in there. But nope! They just ruin the look, and they make it look tacky! Just remember to only trim around the edges. You can cut at close to the wire stem (right around the round part!), but don’t cut it all the way, because they serve as support for the petals!
✔️ : CUT THE THREADS STICKING OUT
Surely these things are fake and there will be some threads that will be sticking out especially right on the bloom front, and they have to be trimmed! Ensuring that there are not threads sticking out, almost confuses whoever is looking at it because it will look flawless – almost real! Classy fake flower arrangements does not have random threads sticking out of it!
✔️ : HIDE THE STEMS / WIRES
The best way to hide the fake stem/wires is by NOT USING clear vases. Use vases that are coloured and also taller. Or you can also DIY your existing clear vases and spray pain it! White is the safest less tacky colour. Always remember to choose a muted colour, something flat and pastel.
When you arrange the flowers, ensure the STEMS are not showing through. Cut them short or fold the stem wire shorter so that the blooms are the only ones showing.
Just a few tips and tricks to elevate your fake flower arrangements! Extra steps that are super quick and easy and will make your fake flower arrangement less tacky!
Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below! xo
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Will the petals of the flower fall off if we cut the leaves?
Good question Mikaeala! As long as you you don’t take it off or cut everything out, it should still hold. You can cut the greenery tips and stop cutting when the greenery no longer shows from the top. 🙂