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Thank you! This is very similar to the installation I will be doing this Summer. I will be using hydrangea, roses, and dahlias. Do dahlia stems penetrate the agrawool? A little concerned about dahlias.
Do you have a link for the birdcage thingy? Would like to use these agrawool -- also did you find it harder to insert with softer stems (poking a hole first?)
Absolutely beautiful! Love this bouquet! Do you ever worry about the longer stems snapping, like those longer ranunculus? Do you ever wire them or how do you keep them from breaking since they’re so tall? Thank you!
it's so reassuring and useful to see your pace and readjustments as you go. I've gotten self conscious watching tutorials when people rarely backtrack or adjust.
They are contained in a type of film holds the water and the substance inside. However, to soak them you have to poke about we holes on each side. So, right after soaking them they will drain a bit out of these holes. That’s why I’d recommend designing this a few hours before you place it on any type of linen!
@@floraleducation thank you that makes sense. So unlike foam being able to reuse over again these are one time use but less toxic and can decompose in your garden
Hi! I enjoyed this tutorial, thank you for sharing! Q: did you have any difficulty inserting the hydrangea stems into the Agra-wool? How do you soak it when you are using a large sheet of it. Thank you!😊
Stoked for this! I like working with Floral Foam (with the exception of the toxicity, waste, etc etc etc..) and when I first saw this, I thought it was real wool (yeah....). I just looked this up it seems like pretty great stuff! Thanks for sharing.
thanks for sharing your knowledge! I'm lovin 'it!! I have a question, what do you think is one of the reasons why the hydrangeas sometimes they start to die immediately when they are in green foam or Agra wool? Thanks!!
Thank you! We chose hydrangea to support a small farm and to showcase that this sustainable foam product works well even on stems that really need hydration. Thanks for tuning in, even if you were bored while doing so 🤣
Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder…to me, this is truly stunning! Definitely agree that the form is beautiful, the way she executed it is pure artistry 💛
It would totally depend on the price of the hydrangea, but I used exactly 100 stems. Let's say they are $4/each wholesale - I would charge around $1,600 for this.
I've noticed the agrawool being difficult to use for more delicate stems. Or when it's too thick, the agrawool just pushes in without actually puncturing the wool. Do you have any advice?
Yes, it's definitely not ideal for really delicate stems. I tend to not use small, delicate stems for larger installations, but if I am using Agrawool for a centerpiece design, I will use a little stick or stake to poke a hole for the more delicate stem. This works okay if it's not hanging upside down (as it might be in an installation). I've recently started using the Oshunpouch for installations and like it a lot better because it doesn't drip and accepts more delicate stems more easily.
