| Displaying Flowers in Glass Globes |
From "Ask DIY"
episode ADI-706 |
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Q:I've seen glass globes that hold flowers. Where can I get one, and are they easy to assemble? A: (Jessie Mack-Burns, DIY gardening expert) As a matter of fact, this is a very easy project, and one that is visually quite rewarding. You can get these globes -- or "floral aquariums" -- online and at garden centers. The globe, along with the water, forms a convex surface that serves to magnify the flowers (figure A), making for beautiful accent piece. Here's how to create one.
Steps: - The globe kit comes with a plastic cap (figure B), that has a base for securing and arranging your cut flowers.
- For our demonstration, we used red daises and white daises, and created an appealing arrangement (figure C). Cut the stems to the appropriate length to ensure that the petals don't contact the glass.
- Once your arrangement is secure, place it carefully through the opening in the globe (figure D). You can use the plastic base as a temporary support to orient the globe properly as you work.
- Carefully pour in a pre-mixed solution of 3 teaspoons of white vinegar in about a gallon of water (figure E). The vinegar acts as a preservative to maintain the beauty of the flowers for a longer duration.
- Once the globe is filled with the water solution, press the plastic cap down firmly onto the opening, making sure to form a good seal.
- Once the seal is secure, you can turn the globe over and place it upright on the base (figure F) to complete the display (figure G).
- If air bubbles form in the globe, you can turn it back over and add more solution, then re-cap.
- If the water gets cloudy, you can pour it out and replace it with fresh solution.
- Tip: If you're using lilies in a globe display, pinch off the stamen and pistils, as these will cloud the water with pollen.
- Tip: Even slightly wilted flowers can be used in arrangements like these. Once they're submerged in the water solution, they're likely to perk back up.
RESOURCES :
Complete Guide to Flower Arranging
Model: 078943752X
Author: Jane Packer
(1999)
DK Publishing - Main Office
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-213-4800
Fax: 212-213-5240
Fast Flower Arranging
Model: 0789423944
Author: Jane Packer
(June, 1998)
DK Publishing - Main Office
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-213-4800
Fax: 212-213-5240
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