How to Float Flowers for a Pool

Individual Floating Flowers

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  Choose the type of flower according to the theme of a particular celebration, or select blossoms that will create a spa atmosphere. Most flower heads float on water, but the most reliable are larger ones such as Gerber daisies, gardenias, lilies and roses.

• 2

  Cut thin closed cell foam sheets, available at craft stores, as big as each flower head or a little smaller so the foam will not be visible when it's floating. The foam serves as a collar so the flower doesn't get lodged and stays afloat for long periods of time.

• 3

  Cut the flower stem so there is just enough to insert into the foam collar. Insert the stem into the collar.

• 4

  Turn off the pool filter before floating your flowers or they will all gather by the filter and create disarray. Take an extra precaution if you want your flowers beautifully scattered throughout the pool with an attractive distance between them at all times: Add fishing strings with weights (tiny rocks or marbles tied to the strings) underneath. This will keep the flowers in place for longer periods. When you've finished these preparations, float the flowers one at a time on the water's surface.

Floating Bouquets

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  Select the flowers you want to use for each bouquet. Gather a variety of flowers; choose colors and shapes according to the theme or mood you want to create. An assortment of blooms and leaves adds interest to pool floats.

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  Use thin Styrofoam as a base for floating bouquets. Cut the foam into rectangles, ovals or whichever shape you prefer.

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  Cut flower stems just long enough to insert into the Styrofoam base. Arrange the bouquet evenly as you work so it's aesthetically pleasing. Conceal any visible areas of Styrofoam with fern or tea leaves.

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  Turn off the pool filter before floating your bouquet. Place the bouquet slowly and carefully on the water's surface and let it float. Create as many floaters as you desire.