Nonporous Styrofoam provides a sturdy, economical base for silk flower arrangements. Available online or at craft stores, Styrofoam can be used in glazed pots and other containers. Free-form arrangements such as floral swags also use Styrofoam. Styrofoam comes in a variety of sizes and shapes and is easily cut to fit any container. Many florists prefer green Styrofoam when working with silk greenery.
Things You'll Need
Clay pot
Styrofoam
Serrated knife
Hot glue gun or double-sided tape
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Instructions
1
Cut the Styrofoam with a serrated knife into a shape to fit the glazed pot. Cut Styrofoam slightly larger than the pot so it fits very securely. For a round pot, bevel the bottom edges of the Styrofoam for a better fit.
2
Put hot glue or several pieces of double-sided sticky tape on the bottom of the Styrofoam. Wedge the Styrofoam into the pot so it sits very securely.
3
Hot glue or use double sided tape to secure the Styrofoam to the sides of the pot. Begin arranging your flowers in the Styrofoam base.