Floral foam

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Floral foam is a resin - foam , which in the Blumenbinderei for arranging flowers is used.

species

Floral floral foam is available as wet and dry floral foam . The wet foam was specially developed for fresh cut flowers that require water. The dry floral foam cannot absorb water and is suitable for handicrafts and arrangements with silk flowers or dried flowers .

Manufacturing

Resins and other materials based on crude oil are used as the basis for production . Individual manufacturers state that they do not use CFCs for foaming . After hardening, the blocks are divided in order to bring the floral foam into the desired shape with the help of saws and automatic milling machines.

properties

According to information from individual manufacturers, some floral foams can be composted .

Wet foam is able to absorb water within a very short time. Wet or fresh floral foams can absorb up to 95% of their own volume in water . The water is stored and later given back to the set flowers.

to form

Floral foam products are available in various shapes, sizes and colors. Plastic bowls with floral foam are used for table arrangements with fresh flowers. Balls, bricks, cones or wreaths enable arrangements for various table or Christmas decorations . Especially for weddings are commercially bridal bouquet holder available, car decoration and heart-shaped arrangement documents. In funeral floristry , floral foam is used e.g. B. in the form of rings , crosses or hearts as a base for the grave jewelry .