Liquid illusion arrangements are one of the fastest-growing trends in floral design. Basically, this is a silk flower arrangement that looks like it is in water. This is clearly a great idea in terms of making silk flower arrangements look more realistic. Silk flowers are all about creating the illusion of reality. Because of this, creating the likeness of being watered really adds to the value of the silk flower arrangement. There are several methods you can use if you would like to try this technique with your own creations. A strong gelatin mixture is one way to create a liquid illusion. You can also check with your nearest craft store about what liquid illusion techniques they sell. If the sales people are experienced, they will have done this themselves and should be able to recommend certain products and/or tips.
Watering Your Plants
Though you do not have to have a green thumb in order to keep a home plant alive, it is good to know how much water intake is necessary to sustain them. It is all too easy to douse our plants with too much water. One problem with overwatering is that it washes out necessary nutrients from your plant’s soil. Root rot is another common ailment when using too much water because the plant is sitting in water constantly. You can prevent under- or over-watering by using a devise such as a watering bulb. These rather simple mechanisms are regulated by air pressure within the soil; water is naturally drawn from the bulb into the soil when it starts to get dry.
The Benefits of Hanging Plants
Hanging plants are a great way to decorate any home�"be it a spacious house or a small dorm room. It is nice to have a good variety of plants in your home�"different sizes and different placements make the whole area seem fresh and outdoorsy. Hanging plants are most often placed in corners: a perfect place because it adds brightness to a usually dull and dark area. Hanging plants placed in corners also stay out of the way. Using the right equipment as you hang your plants prevents you from having problems in the future. You will want to find a strong hook that can be adhered in some way to a ceiling beam if you are planning to hang a heavier, denser plant. Smaller plants use smaller hooks, and can usually be placed anywhere. As you decide on which hanging plants to use, think about colors of the flowers, shapes of the leaves, the designs of the containers, and how the plant will grow. There are about as many artificial hanging plants as real ones, so do not feel limited in choice if you decide to have the ease of a silk plant.
Decorating with Artificial Roses
In weddings, using silk or artificial flowers is a popular way to decorate for the occasion. At these events, roses are used more often than any other kind of flower. Similarly, there is a growing trend for silk roses in homes today. Not only do silk roses last an extremely long time, but the similarity in appearance to real roses is almost perfect; both of these factors have led to the upswing in usage. If the roses are not well cared for, they will last a few years; if they are, they will stay beautiful for decades. Besides adding roses to a flower arrangement in a pot or urn, they can be used to decorate anything from coffee tables to curtains. When roses are placed in a flower arrangement, be sure to angle them so that they can be seen from any point in the room. You can go the extra mile by lightly spraying your displayed roses with a hint of perfume.
