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Floral Foam vs. Wire

Mayesh design star Shean Strong demonstrates the difference between both methods for the same floral arrangement.

By: THURSD. | 08-09-2022 | 1 min read
Floral Education Floral Designs
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Shean Strong, Mayesh design star, demonstrates the difference between using floral foam and floral netting (chicken wire) for a centerpiece arrangement by creating one of each.

Differences in Design

This tutorial is about all things centerpieces. Shean creates two separate centerpieces and they're both exactly the same. One design though will be created using chicken wire and the other one with floral foam. The tutorial points out the importance of knowing how to do arrangements with both options. An objective showcase on how to make a centerpiece using floral foam versus chicken wire.

 

Flower selection by Mayesh on Thursd
It starts with a beautiful collection of flowers

 

The Flower Arrangements

Below all images of the tutorial are shared with you to swoon over both designs and learn a bit more about the techniques and their results on the flower arrangements.

 
Tools by Shean Strong on Thursd
The tools
 
 
 

Floral Foam vs. Wire

Do you see any difference?

 

Mayesh foam design on Thursd
Foam design by Mayesh

 

Mayesh wire design on Thursd
Wire design by Mayesh

 

The Video Tutorial

Watch Shean introduce both options while creating the exact same arrangement, which will be absolutely beautiful for you and your clients to enjoy!

 

 

Images courtesy Shauna Veasey Photography.

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