Best Artificial Flower Reviews 2018

As with anything you buy, there are different prices for different variations of a product. For artificial flowers, price differences will largely depend on the quality of the flower. This includes the material it is made of, the quality of coloring, the size and arrangement of the flowers, among other factors. More quality will usually mean more cost.

Generally speaking, with between $5 and $60, you are certain to get good artificial flowers. What you are ready to pay will determine whether you will get just a single stem or a full arrangement. Whichever you can afford within this budget, you can at least be sure of the quality. You will not be getting a cheap artificial flower that anyone will know is fake from a mile away.

Choosing artificial flowers can be easy or difficult, depending on how you approach it. If you jump into choosing without taking time to consider some factors, you will likely end up more confused than you were when you started. To make the choosing process easier, take some time to consider some factors which will then help you decide which features you want in you artificial flowers. Some of the features you need to consider include:

• Type
• Material
• Color
• Quality
• Quantity
• Purpose and Arrangement
• Accessories

When we talk about the type of artificial flower you want, this covers a lot of things, including the species of flower and the arrangement and presentation of the flowers. All these will primarily be determined by the purpose for which you need the artificial flowers. Some examples of types of artificial flowers include: single-stem flowers that look like a flower freshly cut from a growing plant; a bunch of flowers of the same type; a bouquet that is a combination of more than one type of flower; an arrangement, which is an expertly put-together combination of flowers, usually for events and centerpieces and more.

A few other examples include potted flowers, posy, corsage, and button hole. If you need an artificial flower to decorate your home, you may be fine with a potted type or a bunch. A bride will usually have a bouquet or a posy, while you will usually find an arrangement at weddings and other events. So, the use will determine the type that is best.

Artificial flowers are sometimes generally called silk flowers because they used to be made mainly from silk. However, this is not the case today. Artificial flowers are now made of a number of materials, including silk, velvet, parchment and latex, with latex now offering the highest quality. By highest quality, we simply mean the material that offers the closest resemblance to a real flower. If you are looking for an artificial flower setup that looks very real, then you should go for one made of latex.

It is not only the material that will make an artificial flower look real or fake. The color also matters greatly. This, however, depends on what you set out to achieve. If your aim is to have a setup that looks very real, then you should look for coloring that matches the original flower as much as possible. These will usually be hand-painted artificial flowers because, unlike their dyed counterparts, they are able to show the different shades of color that a natural flower has. A red rose is not the same shade of red all through. Some areas are darker or lighter than others. A dyed artificial red rose will have a single shade of red, while a hand-painted red rose will feature the more natural shades of red.

Conversely, you could be going for a setup that is unnaturally unique. By this, we mean flower colors that do not occur naturally. This means you are more concerned with the presentation than whether it looks like the natural flower or not. Once again, it is your overall aim and plan that will determine your choice.

People who are into event planning as a business may find it wiser to purchase artificial flowers in larger quantities. Buying a single stem or a bunch every time might end up costing a lot. However, buying a collection will turn out cheaper, as you can take what you need at any time. Of course, if you just need it for your home decoration, you will not need to make bulk purchases.

We mentioned above that the purpose or reason for which you need the artificial flower will determine a lot of choices you make. This is very true. We also mentioned a few types of artificial flowers, of which one was an arrangement. Arrangements can be purchased ready-made, or you can create your own customized arrangement from selected bunches or stems. This actually works best for people who need to create unique combinations.

When we were talking about event planners above, we mentioned that they may be better off buying in bulk, and this is one of the reasons for that. Since you will require different types of arrangements for different events, buying a new arrangement for every new event may not be very cost effective. You could just have a variety of commonly requested flowers from which you can create different arrangements to suit different events.

There are a few accessories that will help you use artificial flowers effectively for different occasions. These include floral foam, which gives you a base where you can stick the flower stems, much like the soil in a potted plant; liquid resin, which is used to create the look of water in a container – this dries firm and so holds the flowers securely; corsage pins for artificial flowers that will be pinned to your clothes; floral wire for adding stability or securing the flower stems; floral tape for covering the floral wire and stem; and many more. These (and others) will help your artificial floral designs look more natural or beautiful, depending on your goal.