Bouquets and compositions from artificial flowers

Artificial flowers have been decorated with interiors from ancient times. Traditionally they were made of textiles, paper, clay, and ceramics. Time passed, and the materials and manufacturing techniques changed. If before the creation of each bunch took a lot of time, as they did it manually, now you can go to the store and buy ready-made stamping, which will not visually differ from the original. To determine the "artificiality" of such a flower is possible only by touch. There was a revolution in the materials. Instead of heavy ceramics or clay, hardening after firing, modern lightweight plastic and polymer compositions have been used. Artificial bouquets for the interior are used both as a festive decor, and as a decoration, enlivening the everyday atmosphere. The article will talk about what types of colors are used in the design and how to make some of them with their own hands.

Advantages and disadvantages of artificial flowers in interior design

Artificial flower compositions have certain advantages in comparison with live plants:

  • they do not need care, you can forget about regular watering, feeding, transplanting, harvesting after ottsvetaniya;
  • such flowers will not fade, an artificial plant, unlike the present, will never begin to wither and home owners will not have to move the pot to different rooms in search of a better place for it;
  • You can safely go on long trips and do not need to ask friends or relatives to visit the apartment to water the plants;
  • if children or domestic animals live in the house, then problems in the form of an inverted pot and earth scattered on a white carpet will no longer arise;
  • such compositions are optimal for allergy sufferers, as there is no pollen causing the body’s negative reaction to them;
  • It is easy to replace the artificial decor of the interior with a new one, while many people do not raise their hands (and this is correct).

Summarizing, we can summarize that artificial decoration is ideal for busy people who have no time to waste time planting and caring for live plants. However, unreal compositions have drawbacks:

  • if they are made of fabric, then over time it will burn out and dust; The second problem is easy to solve by washing, and in the first case, the bouquet will have to be thrown away;
  • artificial composition is static - it does not change, you can not admire the flowering period or see new shoots;
  • imitation does not emit any pleasant odor, respectively, and there is no consolation in a false hyacinth or hydrangea for the smell. Although recently designers are trying to solve this problem. They apply imitation essential oils and other flavors. Such fashionable versions are full of catalogs of expensive artificial compositions;
  • store goods from low-quality plastics will become fragile and brittle over time;
  • for most fake bouquets, you will have to add sources of decorative lighting separately.

By the way, an allergy to pollen can be replaced by a similar reaction to dust, so the advantage will easily turn into a disadvantage if you do not follow the decor.

Houseplants do not always "take root", some of them have such a "whimsical" character that they are difficult to grow on the windowsill. A bouquet consisting of certain artificial flowers, will allow you to get the desired interior decoration, which in a living form to decorate your house can not for one reason or another.

    

Varieties of flower arrangements

For compositions of artificial flowers there is no single classification. Depending on the shape of the bouquet, they can be grouped into the following categories:

  • Biedermeier - compositions of the correct form, in which the flowers are arranged in rows in concentric circles. The style appeared in Germany. As an additional decoration, ears of rye and wheat, gypsophila, fern are used. Begin composing a bouquet from the top, which is gradually surrounded by rows of buds;
  • Topiary - bouquets of perfectly round shape on special long trunks-legs. Often decorated with bows, satin ribbons, balls, beads;
  • the panel represents a three-dimensional picture in a frame, like a bas-relief, but made in a special technique - assemblage. Composite elements are made of cloth scraps, silk ribbons or shibori;
  • liana - artificial flowers are placed on long branches imitating the weaving plants;
  • winter garden is the most dimensional composition, which is assembled from various components: flowers in pots, vases, pots, baskets;
  • artificial rock garden, it is made in a technique similar to sogetsu - another ikebana subspecies, but with the use of stones and other "inanimate" elements.

Depending on the container in which the artificial compositions are placed, they can be:

  • in pots - the classic version, which uses the usual container for live plants;
  • in pots - a special knitted or plastic case is put on the pot, which is suspended from the loop from the ceiling;
  • in glass vases - in original versions instead of water, the container is filled with smooth stones or glass balls of different shades;
  • decorations in bowls or flat vases, their compilation in many ways resembles one of the daughter techniques of ikebana - Moribana;
  • in wicker baskets - a nice and cozy addition to the interior;
  • miniature bouquets in bottles or glasses, an option suitable for festive table decoration.

Artificial bouquets can be placed in boxes, drawers, jars. This decor is ideal for interiors decorated in the style of Provence.

Another alternative to real plants will be dried flowers or specially dried stems with petals. Bouquets make up of them or decorate with them decorative artificial compositions along with other natural components: branches, cones, roots.

    

Styles flower arrangements

For compositions of artificial flowers, the same classification is used as for live cut plants. There are several stylistic directions in floristics:

  • vegetative. A bouquet most accurately imitates the present arrangement of each component, as in a live composition. In this case, the ideal proportions will have to forget. Not bad similar decoration will look in the interiors issued in styles Provence, eco, rural, modern;
  • massive. The composition has a volume and a lush, regular shape. Bouquets are suitable for classic interiors, modern, colonial style;
  • linear. All components of floral architectonics are lined up. Additional decorations use a minimum amount. Suitable for high-tech, avant-garde, constructivism and futurism;
  • parallel. The composition is made according to a simple scheme: it is based on two lines, a pair of conditional centers, the gaps between which are filled with minor “characters”. The variant is universal and suitable for both classic and modern styles in interior design;
  • decorative. This direction in floristics was created to decorate houses. Compositions, as a rule, are collected from different plants, without having a specific “center”, that is, all its participants are equal. In this case, it is important to maintain a balance of color, shape and size between the components.
    Knowledge of styles will be useful if the designer bouquet will be collected manually.


    

Material Types and Care

The most practical are plastic flowers. They are light and inexpensive. Unfortunately, the low price is “compensated” for a short period of use. The pigment on the surface of the material will fade sooner or later and the decoration will have to be changed. Polymer clay bouquets are heavier, but more durable. Such jewelry cannot be dropped, as the material is easily cracked. Paper compositions (using kanzashi technique) look spectacular, but do not last long. Fabric flowers imitate the original in detail, but collect dust. Additional elements are made of beads, beads, satin and silk ribbons, glass beads, pebbles, buttons, chains, pearl threads, burlap, rope, twine. Care for such decor is only in the timely removal of dust from the surface. To extend the life of the decoration, it is not recommended to put it on a window sill or other place generously caressed by sunlight.


    

Compositions and bouquets in various interiors of rooms

Flowers - a versatile decoration that fits every room. In addition to matching the style, the composition should emphasize the mood of the room, its atmosphere. This nuance is expressed in color, shape, size, "nature" of the components. In the latter case, pay attention to floral symbolism, that is, each bud has a certain value, and the bouquet can “tell” the whole story about sadness, love, happiness.


    

Entrance hall

A hallway devoid of natural light is considered the best place to place artificial flowers. First, natural in a dark room will be tight. Secondly, in the light of light bulbs imitation will not look too caricature-artificial. As a rule, the hallway is decorated with a volumetric liana, which weaves around the corner of the cabinet, a hanger or part of the wall. A strict composition of tulips, gerberas, asters or lilies in a tall vase will also look good here.


    

Kitchen

For the design of the kitchen are suitable simple compositions of wild flowers with light, rustic motifs. Beautiful will look baskets with strawberries, blueberries, sea buckthorn twigs and cornflowers, forget-me-nots, pansies. Also suitable miniature bushes of lilac, hydrangea, petunia, spirea, barberry, wisteria. Floral style can be vegetative or decorative. The ideality of topiary or the solemnity of Biedermeier in this room may seem out of place. Kitchen set or cornice above the window is decorated with long branches of vines, artificial grapes, clematis, bindweed.


    

Living room

For the living room are suitable compositions in the style of Biedermeyr, topiary, flowers in pots, in high floor vases or collected in a wreath crown on a door or an accent wall. The main thing is that the bouquet is in harmony with the style of the interior. In modern living rooms it is recommended to use the buds of blue, purple or white shades. For ethnic or classical halls suitable flowers with red, yellow, pink and orange petals.


    

Bedroom

For the bedroom, pick up delicate bouquets of flowers of calm shades. Lilies, azaleas, gladioli, orchids, roses, agapanthuses, amaryllis, sunflowers, lisianthuses, dahlias, ammi, lilies of the valley, peonies are used as components of the composition. The best option would be a bouquet of plants of the same type, decorated with a sprig of artificial fern or “chill”. Flowers are placed in tall vases that are filled with sand, river pebbles, or transparent plastic or glass parts. Place the decor on the bedside tables, shelves, on the boudoir table near the mirror.


    

Bathroom

For the bathroom, “river” and coastal flowers are suitable: lotuses, watch, water lilies, starter, waterdrop, buttercup, calla. They are decorated with sedge, reed, air, reed, manna and arrowhead. The compositions are placed in glass bowls or vases on the floor, on the shelf under the mirror and on the side of the bath. It is not recommended to choose fabric buds for such a wet room, as the material will quickly become unusable. The best option is ceramic or plastic.


    

Master class on the manufacture of polymer clay compositions

To create flowers from polymer clay will require:

  • stationery knife;
  • clay of two colors for a bud and a green shade for a stalk;
  • beads for the decoration of the heart of the flower;
  • wire for the frame;
  • toothpick;
  • rubber gloves;
  • board for work.

Consider making flowers on the example of a calla bud. Polymer clay of two shades is needed to create a "marble" texture with characteristic divorces. Before work, wear gloves to keep the material from sticking to the hands and not soiling them. From two bars of clay, pinch off a piece of the same size. On the board they roll into "sausages". Then one of the "strips" spiral wrapped around the other. Now the clay roll into a ball. It is cut in half and get two pieces, from which a pair of buds. Then each hemisphere is rolled into a pancake of round shape. One of its tip is slightly pulled out and lengthened like a leaf. Next, it is twisted into a bud, like a water funnel. To make the calla look more natural, the wide part of the flower is also slightly pulled and extended. A hole is made in the bud core with a toothpick. It is inserted into the stem of the wire, which is wrapped on top of a thin layer of polymer clay or crepe paper. If the material dries quickly and it becomes hard to work with it, add the usual children's cream. When the clay sticks to the hands and the board, it is sprinkled with talcum powder. To create complex flower buds using stacks, texture patterns and stamps.

    

Elements of self-hardening clay are brittle and fragile. They must be handled very carefully, as any mechanical damage would entail the complete destruction of the jewelry.

Foamirana flowers do it yourself

Foamiran sometimes also called "plastic suede." It represents sheets of foamed rubber of different shades, which at tactile contact resemble the most delicate silk. To create a lily from foamiran you will need:

  • cardboard sheet;
  • Foamiran of white and green colors;
  • wire for the stem;
  • brown pen;
  • glue;
  • scissors;
  • decorative stamens or beads are not wire that will replace them;
  • iron.

First, two patterns for leaves and petals are cut out of cardboard. Ready stamps can be purchased at the shop for needlework. Then the template is applied to the foamiran sheet and cut the required number of flower details. On each petal on both sides with a felt-tip pen draw a dark core with characteristic veins. You can also use a pink or purple shade. Then the iron is slightly heated and a petal is applied to it. It will become softer and more pliable, so a textural pattern is gently applied to the surface using a toothpick. The edges are also applied to the iron so that they become wavy. The same operation is carried out with leaves. Stamens are glued to the wire wrapped with green paper that plays the role of the stem. Then around them fix three petals. It is better to use a thermogun. When the glue grabs, three more petals are attached to the bud just below the first, observing the chess order. Finishing work by gluing the leaves.

    

To create a poppy flower of their foamiran, in addition to the basic material of red and green colors, glue and wire for the stem, you will need black threads and a large bead. The principle of making petals is the same as that of a lily, only without the application of streaks and tint gradation. The bead, pre-fixed on the stem, is wrapped in a green foamiran circle. To keep the material, it is wrapped three times with threads. They form "stripes" that intersect in the center, resulting in six rays of a "snowflake". To understand the technology, you need to look at the heart of this poppy. Then they make “pompons” from the threads, which are also fixed on the stem around the beads. Now the poppy flower will have a fluffy middle. Finishing work by gluing the petals in several rows to bud turned out naturally lush.

Conclusion

Creating artificial flowers can be a complete hobby. Technician for each type of material there is a mass. Having achieved a high level of skill in this business, you can not only decorate your own home, but also give fashionable handmade gifts to your loved ones. If hard work is not suitable for someone, then try to buy a set of different artificial flowers and become a compiler of bouquets, applying the rules of floristics or ikebana.

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