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Waldmoos

Waldmoos W as wedding floristry Waldmoos is a collective name for various species of moss that can be found both in native forests and around the globe and are connected by their preferred climatic conditions. As the name implies, forest moss thrives mainly in deciduous and coniferous forests, preferring an environment that is rather low in sunshine and protected from too much moisture. The requirements for the targeted cultivation of forest moss are therefore not great, especially as this type of moss places only low demands on the quality of the nutrient medium. As a natural working material, Waldmoos is an indispensable aid in decoration as well as in floristry, which is used in planters as well as in the composition of decorative arrangements. For this purpose, the water is removed from natural mosses, the forest moss keeps its shape and the visually appealing, green color as it continues to dry out. In the processing of forest moss this can be easily and without the use of other tools cut, without external impact, however, the material is robust and thus retains its shape over weeks as a decoration. Waldmoos is especially popular when holes have to be stuffed in arrangements and bowls. Waldmoos replenishes this emptiness and thus complements all the arrangements with a natural green hue, which harmonizes perfectly with the other colors of a flower arrangement or a planter. In the online shop of floristik21.de forest moss and other moss varieties can be purchased inexpensively for the decoration area.

wax

wax W as wedding floristry The term wax is commonly used to refer to a solid and heat-liquid natural material from the honeycombs of bees, but in the narrower sense the term wax encompasses many substances with different chemical properties. Basically, all substances with finely crystalline structures are considered to be wax, which exhibit a kneadable property at room temperature and change into a liquid state as early as 40 degrees. Beeswax fulfills this characteristic as well as vegetable waxes, which are obtained eg from palm trees or as wool wax fibrous origin. Wax has been used for centuries in the manufacture of candles, since this material burns with the aid of a wick under a sufficient oxygen supply and can be used more effectively as candle oil. Basically, most waxes burn odorless, but by combining with essential oils and similar substances, it is possible to produce aroma candles. In the modern manufacture of candles, only animal or vegetable wax is rarely used, instead synthetic solutions such as paraffin are used. This has similar properties as natural wax, but can be made simpler and cheaper, making it ideal for mass production of candles of all kinds. Various candles made of real wax can be found here on floristik21.de as well as paraffin variants.

Wet floral foam

Wet floral foam W as wedding floristry Wet floral foam is one of the basic materials in the production of floristic arrangements of all kinds, which is used both in the professional, floristic environment as well as plant lovers in the hobby area. As the name suggests, it is suitable for moistening and can store water in a certain period of time after watering. Wet floral foam is used as it is to be used in floral foam for days. It is necessary to use the flowers at all times and to provide them with nutrients, which is usually done via liquid fertilizer. As an alternative to wet floral foam, dry foam is used to creatively create living without living elements. These arrangements include roots, cones, dried fruits and flowers and other elements that are not dependent on a fresh living environment with water and nutrients. In terms of their material quality, there are no differences between dry and wet floral foam, so only the design preferences of a florist or hobbyist should decide on the deciding factor for which to choose.

Weymouthzapfen

Weymouthzapfen W as wedding floristry Weymouth cones are the fruits of the Weymouth pine, also known in Germany as Strobe. This is one of the largest conifer species in the world, native to North America, and even in the 21st century rarely encountered in Europe compared to larches or firs in the wild. In general, however, the Weymouth pine in Europe has been known for several centuries and named after a writer who brought cones of this plant back to the ancient continent after one of his trips to the Americas. In comparison to the cones of other conifers, Weymouth cones present in a slightly open appearance, which is perceived as particularly aesthetic together with their large shape. As a result, Weymouth cones have become an important part of the modern decoration environment and are also used in floristry to make flower arrangements and planters with them in autumn and winter. In dried form, the cones of the Weymouth pine prove to be particularly robust and can thus be used as natural jewelery for many years. Since the wood of this tree is not only very popular in this country and is industrially processed on a large scale, cones of Weymouth pine fall as a waste product of this production in large quantities and are also here at floristik21.de to acquire a low price.

wick

wick W as wedding floristry The term wick describes an aid for obtaining light from open light sources, primarily for candles and oil lamps. The wick has a thread-like structure and is largely connected to the combustible base material, i.e. either dipped in oil or incorporated into the inside of a candle stump or tealight. The other end of the wick is free-standing and lit. In the tip of the wick, which pulls the liquid oil or wax upwards and is completely soaked after a short period of time, the actual combustion of the fuel takes place in connection with oxygen. Since the wick has a thin, fibrous fabric with a multitude of smallest channels, new liquid is drawn up into the tip of the wick so that the light of a candle or oil lamp can be enjoyed for hours. Modern candles and lamps are offered with wicks made of cotton or special plastics, which are ideal for open combustion. Since the thread burns successively even during the burning time, regular shortening of the wick is advisable, otherwise the flame will become increasingly sooty and discharge this soot into the atmosphere. With many modern candles, this step is omitted thanks to a special production technique for the wick, which automatically leans to the side and burns itself without progressive soot formation.

wickerwork

wickerwork W as wedding floristry The term covers all the items of modern craftsmanship that come from braided groves, reeds and other natural materials. The name itself already indicates the most common purpose of the wickerworks, which were already thousands of years ago as baskets in various sizes around the globe and facilitated the transport of goods of all kinds. Nowadays wicker or rattan baskets are not only available in classic basket shapes, but also extend to woven garden or balcony furniture or weatherproof ornaments. Even planters for the garden offer a properly prepared, but wickerwork for this application. In the future, it is not the case that it is difficult to do so. This can be used to lay soil or granules and perform the final insertion of flowers and plants as in a conventional flowerpot. Wickerwork is also an option for the design of Easter eggs or decorative landscapes for your own four walls without planting. An extensive selection of modern wickerwork can be found in floristik21.de's offer.

wire

wire W as wedding floristry The term wire is used to refer to various metals in a specific shape that result from special manufacturing processes and are turned and rolled as thinly as possible on all sides. The result is an arbitrarily long, thin structure that is reminiscent of a thread, but offers a significantly more stable structure due to the choice of material. In the further processing, wire offers the advantage that it can be bent into any shape, but in comparison to braided threads, it remains in this selected shape. This property not only makes wire a popular work tool in numerous industrial areas, it has also played an important role in horticulture and floristry. So-called flower binder wire, which is usually made of aluminum and can be purchased with a colored plastic coating, is most frequently used. Flower binder wire ensures that bouquets and bouquets of all kinds are brought into a firm shape and held together after completion. Wire is also used for wreaths and arrangements to create a stable basic framework around which floral elements and other decorative objects can be attached. Wire in its different shapes and colors can also be purchased in the floristik21.de online range, in order to design attractive flower containers and decorations as a professional flower shop as well as in the leisure sector.

wire mesh

wire mesh W as wedding floristry The term wire mesh refers to an object composed of wire, which depending on the size and material is used in floristry or in horticulture. Floristic wire meshes are primarily needed for flower arrangements and wreaths in order to create a basic framework for the attachment of flowers, blossoms and other decorative objects. Modern wire meshes are made of aluminum in the floristic area and can also be purchased in different colors, which can be used to respond to the individual taste and the event for which the bouquet or arrangement is to be made. Wire meshes with larger thicknesses are used in horticulture and help shrubs and young trees to achieve stable and safe growth. Wire mesh is also installed in larger gardens and nurseries to protect against adverse weather conditions, in order to offer various plants good protection against wind and precipitation. In addition to individual wires, the floristik21.de range also includes some prefabricated wire mesh that helps private plant lovers and extends the product range of professional florists.

woolen belt

woolen belt W as wedding floristry Wool tape is one of the most popular aids in the design of floral arrangements and wreaths, also find ribbons of wool fibers in the design of bouquets and bouquets their use. Wollband offers a particularly soft feel compared to felt tape and similarly stable variants. In addition Wollband is offered in the retail trade in addition to monochrome variants in a wide variety of multi-colored ribbons with twisted patterns, which in addition gain an aesthetic charm. Wollband is also used as a so-called garniture tape in the decoration sector and in traditional textile production, ie lace and borders are purposefully finished with a wool band to deliberately highlight the edges of a fabric. Many florists use wool tape as an additional decoration aid after tying together an arrangement in order to distract from the optics of the flower tying wire used. Although a wool tape alone is not enough to keep a bunch of flowers together permanently, as a supplement to the wire, the band ensures an appealing look that can be individually adapted to the bouquet by the large variety of colors offered by retailers. In the online offer of floristik21.de Wollband can be discovered in numerous variations, in order to profit in a professional Floristikbetrieb or in the private Dekobereich of this special band variant.