In the field of decoration, because of the enduring characteristics, more and more people choose fake flowers decorate their homes, offices or activity tables. However, if you want to achieve a realistic and natural look with fake flowers as if it were picked straight from a garden, it is a daunting task. Yes, many people face the same challenge, when it comes to making real looking fake flowers.
Do not worry! Here, we will guide you through the process and turn this seemingly difficult task into an enjoyable and rewarding experience. With the right techniques and a little creativity, you can transform your beautiful artificial flowers into a stunning setting that will wow your guests.
So, are you ready to take your home decor to the next level which is both beautiful and timeless? Let’s start.
– What Is the Best Material for Fake Flowers?
As you know, quality materials show a more realistic appearance and are more durable. Generally, the expensive silk floral is often regarded as the best ones.
In fact, there is a wide array of alternatives available for you to select from. Each type of artificial flower material has its own distinct features, which in turn have an impact on both how they look and their overall quality.
Comparing silk floral, polyester, and plastic flowers for durability and realism.
Silk flowers: They have a more realistic look, which are often handcrafted to create a more natural appearance in the wild. But the durability is relatively weak. If they are exposed to sunlight for long time or rubbing by nails, fading and damage may cause.
Polyester flowers: They are a flexible and widely adopted material, and their surface can be crafted to the appearance of real fresh flower petals. They have good durability. Besides, they are not easy to deform and fade, and are relatively affordable. However, compared with silk floral, their gorgeousness may not be so delicate, and they look a little stiff.
Plastic flowers: They are usually used as fake outdoor flowers. They are durable, anti-fatigue and waterproof. But the air pressure of plastic flowers is usually less realistic and stiff. It is because the material that makes fake flowers look the least lifelike. Because of the overly glossy, stiff, and thick of the petals and leaves, it fails to exhibit the delicate textures and natural variations found in real blooms.
However, the most suitable material depends on the purpose for which it will be used, the aesthetic you wish to achieve, and the level of durability needed.
Recommendations for specific needs: outdoor use, event decor, etc.
Outdoor use: Plastic flowers is recommended due to the complex outdoor environment. These high-quality plastic fake outdoor flowers are not only durable, but also more realistic in color and texture. You can choose some large plastic flowers, such as sunflowers, roses, etc., and arrange them in gardens and other places.
Event decor: Event decoration usually has high requirements for aesthetics and a short service life. You can choose silk floral or polyester floral. Silk floral can create an elegant and romantic atmosphere, which are usually used as fake wedding flowers; polyester flowers are economical and suitable for various theme parties and commercial activities.
Home decor: In home decor, different artificial flower materials can be chosen according to different room styles. In order to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere, silk flowers or polyester flowers can be selected in living rooms, bedrooms and other spaces; For the places that are prone to moisture, such as kitchens and bathrooms, plastic flowers are more suitable.
– Techniques to Make Faux Flowers Look Real?
1. Choose High-Quality Fake Flowers
As you know, the price often stands for the quality. If your aim is lifelike fake flowers, it’s advisable to go for high-quality artificial flowers rather than those cheap fake flowers. Below is a general guide for you to consider when selecting beautiful faux flowers.
Opt for flowers with textured petals and natural colors.
Realistic Appearance: Choose artificial plants and flowers that closely resemble the real thing. Look for ones with bright colors, vivid textures, and natural irregularities in stems, petals and leaves.
Natural-Looking Colors: Pick artificial plants and flowers that have colors that are very similar to yours. Avoid choosing something that is too brightly colored or obviously fake, as these colors will reduce the vividness of the artificial flowers.
Features to look for in quality fake flowers: flexible stems, lifelike shapes.
Flexible Stems: Rather than cheap fake flowers, choose high-quality artificial flowers, as their flexible stems that can be easily bent and shaped. Flexible stems make it easier to arrange the flowers in a natural way and adjust their position easily.
Regarding lifelike forms: High-quality artificial flowers have excellent durability. These flowers can stand the test of time without fading or deteriorating. Fine craftsmanship guarantees that your artificial plants and flowers will remain beautiful for many years to come, protecting your spending.
2. Choose the Right Container – Matching the container to the style of flowers.
If you want to create a flower arrangement that looks convincing and lifelike, the appropriate vase for faux plants and flowers is very important. As you know, a vase doesn’t only hold the flowers; it’s also a crucial element in determining the overall aesthetic of the flower arrangement.
Romantic style artificial roses, paired with a classical ceramic vase with exquisite carvings, can create an elegant and charming atmosphere; while modern minimalist style faux plants and flowers, paired with a metal or glass vase with simple and smooth lines, will be more fashionable and textured.
Besides, a container with multiple colors can be really attractive. However, it’s generally a better idea to match it with simpler flowers with a single color. This helps to prevent an appearance that’s too chaotic and mismatched. The secret is the balance. You should enhance the flowers and the container with each other, rather than to clash and draw attention away from each other.
High-quality or unique vases can indeed greatly enhance the appearance of faux plants and flowers. A uniquely shaped hand-blown glass vase can instantly make faux plants and flowers the visual focus in the space and add an artistic atmosphere to the entire environment.
Keep in mind that a container isn’t just something to hold flowers. It’s a vital element that shapes how your whole floral arrangement looks and feels.
3. Trim the Stems to Fit the Vase – Cut stems to the correct height.
Figure out the ideal length for the stems of your flowers based on the container they’ll be shown in. Generally speaking, for the best appearance, flower stems should be around one and a half to two times the height of the container. This ratio helps to make the floral arrangement look balanced and pleasing to the eye. But naturally, this can change depending on the style you’re aiming for.
If the stems are too long, you have two options: either bend the stems or use a pair of wire cutters to trim them. From our many years of experience, we’ve discovered that the best way to decide on the length is to take one stem and hold it next to the container, with the part of the stem you want to show above the container’s rim. Then, simply cut off the extra length from the bottom.
4. Add Water to the Vase
If you choose a clear vase, jug, or bottle, put a few stems of artificial flowers inside and then pour in some water. Although artificial flowers do not need water to survive, adding water can keep the vase balanced and prevent it from tipping over due to the light branches. Besides, the water gives the illusion that the flower arrangement is made of real fresh flowers.
5. Fluff and Arrange the Flowers
“Fluffing” stems and petals to create a natural, open appearance. Very often, the fake flower’s petals and leaves you buy and take home are stiff and tightly packed together because of how they’re packaged. Once you get them home, you should fluff and arrange them nicely before using them. It is because “fluffing” the stems and petals can create a natural, open look. You can use your hands to gently adjust the shape of the petals to make them look more like naturally grown flowers, and avoid petals that are too neat or too close together.
6. Mix Fake with Real Elements for a cohesive look.
If you want to enhance the overall visual effect and sense of reality, you can pair artificial flowers with green plants with unique textures. For example, leaves of ferns show delicate and layered veins. Each leaf seems to be a work of art carefully carved by nature. Winding vines of ivy naturally hang down along the container or other supports, presenting the natural beauty. With this arrangement of artificial flower, people seem to be in a space full of natural breath and experience the charm and style of real blooms.
7. Using foliage to enhance depth and variety in arrangements.
To make the fake flowers seem to grow naturally in the environment, the leaves of different shapes and colors can be used. It can enrich the overall visual effect greatly. Leaves have various shapes. They can be matched with each other to add a sense of layering to the entire arrangement. The colorful leaves play a finishing real touch. No matter the dark green leaves or the light green leaves, all can make the fake flowers no longer appear isolated and abrupt, as if they really grow in the natural environment. It can greatly enhance the realism and beauty of the overall arrangement.
8. Hide the Stems
There are two reasons to hide your fake flower stems. Firstly, if you find that the stems don’t have a realistic appearance, it’s advisable to hide them. Secondly, when you choose not to put water in the vase, covering up the stems becomes necessary.
Try moss. Moss is a great choice for creating a natural atmosphere. Gently spreading it on the bottom of the artificial flower stems, it is like a layer of moist soil that has just been covered, creating a realistic effect that the entire bouquet seems to grow in nature.
Try ribbons. Colorful ribbons with different textures can add a real touch of bright color and agility to the monotonous flower stems through careful winding or tying.
Try some soft fillers. They can also play an important role. In order to make the overall shape of the bouquet fuller, you can fill the soft fillers around the flower stems. In this way, you can make the artificial flowers look as natural as real flowers.
9. Add Imperfections
Real flowers don’t have perfect symmetry or an unblemished look. So, when you’re arranging artificial flowers, it’s okay to let a few imperfections show. You can,
Mimicking the irregularities found in real flowers and foliage.
In this way, it can make the entire arrangement of petals and leaves more realistic and natural. For petals, we can skillfully use scissors to gently trim along the edges of the petals to create jagged shapes, or gently polish the edges of the petals with sandpaper to create a natural damaged effect as if eroded by wind and rain, just like flowers blooming in the wild, sculpted by time and nature. For leaves, we can use paint or other tools to carefully add some brown or yellow spots on the leaves, or make some leaves appear discolored, in order to simulate the defects caused by pests, diseases, light and other factors in the natural growth process of plants, making the leaves look more realistic.
Creating natural bends and adjust flowers for a more organic appearance.
According to the growth habits of different flowers, some flowers grow towards the sun, while others hang slightly. We can gently bend the stems and adjust the direction and angle of the flowers to make them staggered in height and in different directions, as if swaying gently in the breeze, just like real flowers growing in the garden, creating an appearance that is more in line with the natural growth state, making the entire artificial flower decoration full of vitality and agility.
10. Use Seasonal Flowers
Seasonal varieties make fake flowers appear more believable.
Displaying tulips in the month of July is an obvious sign that they’re artificial! To make your fake flowers look more realistic, it’s better to change up the arrangements a few times throughout the year. This way, they’ll match the current season and blend in seamlessly.
Examples of popular seasonal options.
Here are some suggestions for different seasons:
Spring: Tulips, anemones, peonies, hydrangeas, and ranunculus.
Summer: Sunflowers, hydrangeas, delphiniums, dahlias, and roses.
Autumn: Chrysanthemums, dahlias, cyclamen, and amaryllis.
Winter: Primroses, camellias, hellebores, carnations, and anemones.
– Quick Cleaning Tips for Artificial Flowers
Just as any other items of home decor, artificial plants and flowers need to be looked after and cleaned from time to time so that they always seem fresh. The secret to keeping real looking fake flowers great for many years is to dust them regularly.
Dust with a soft microfiber cloth or duster.
Silk floral is quite fragile and need to be treated gently. When it comes to cleaning the silk flowers that are in a vase, you should use a soft microfiber cloth or a duster to carefully remove the dust from them. Gently wipe the surface of the artificial plants and flowers regularly to increase the gloss and keep the pears clean and bright.
Use compressed air for delicate or intricate designs.
For some artificial plants and flowers with more details that are difficult to wipe, you can use a compressed air can to blow away the dust to avoid damaging the flowers.
Wipe with a damp cloth using mild soap for durable materials.
For more durable artificial flowers such as plastic or polyester, you can use a damp cloth with a small amount of mild soap, gently wipe the stain, then rinse with clean water and dry.
Conclusion：
See? If you want to mastering the art of making beautiful faux flowers look real, you need to focus on every little detail and inject a dose of creativity. By following the advice provided in this guide, you’ll be able to transform these artificial blooms into stunning flower arrangements that effortlessly match the charm of real flowers. If you have any queries regarding our products, feel free to reach out to us. We’re always here to assist.
