Artificial Silk Flowers

What are some good websites for silk floral supplies?

I want to make my own silk (artificial) flowers for hair clips. What are some good websites? Pre-made flowers are ok, but I'm looking for petals, leaves and other flower parts too. I am especially looking for black flower parts. I have tried search engines already, but have not found what I am looking for yet, I was hoping someone might know of some great obscure craft/floral websites.

You are probably ready to make your own parts. Scroll down on this page to see how it's done

http://www.enotes.com/how-products-encyclopedia/artificial-flower

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Why People Would Use Artificial Wedding Flowers Over Fresh Flowers

There are a numerous reasons as to why people are now choosing Artificial Flowers for their Wedding as opposed to fresh flowers.

Artificial flowers cause no problems for allergy sufferers.

They can withstand all climatic conditions such as heat which cause fresh flowers to wilt or die. For this reason many brides choose artificial flowers over fresh flowers so that their bridal flowers continue to look beautiful throughout the duration of their wedding day.

Using artificial flowers eliminates the issue of only being able to choose fresh flowers that are in season. With artificial flowers your favourite flowers are in season every day of the year. Fresh flowers may be able to be supplied out of season however the cost of the flowers will increase significantly. The cost of artificial flowers remains constant throughout the year.

Using silk flowers eliminates the possibility of the stamen or petals staining the bridal gown or bridesmaid dresses, another very important factor when deciding whether to use silk or fresh flowers.

Whatever the stage of your wedding day, you can guarantee your bouquet will always look stunning in all the wedding photos. 

Save money on having your fresh flower bouquet preserved after your wedding day. Your silk flower bouquet will last forever.

If you are getting married overseas they you can take your silk flower bouquet with you. Buying your silk flower bouquet ahead of time in your home country, means that you won’t be limited on what type of bouquet you can get at your overseas wedding destination.

Your can get your silk flowers well in advance of your wedding day. This eliminates any stress of worrying if you are going to get them in time and hoping the bouquet is what you ordered.

You may be surprised at the cost of artificial flower bouquets, they are very comparable in price to fresh flower bouquets, and remember a silk flower bouquet will last forever, not just one day.

Fresh flowers can easily become damaged during the construction of the posy especially if a formal design has been selected. However using silk flowers, the bride is assured that the flowers have not been damaged in anyway and therefore will last the duration of the wedding day.

Using artificial wedding flowers means you can get an exact match of flower colour with your gown or bridesmaid dresses. Many artificial flowers can be sprayed to the exact colour that you require.

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The Art of Arranging Silk Flowers List Price: $30.00 Sale Price: $4.00 See Reviews For This Product Description Emilio Robba's silk flower collections are legendary. The designer's designer, Robba has fashioned beautiful arrangements for everyone from Vogue to Pierre Cardin. In The Art of Arranging Silk Flowers, surely the loveliest fabric flower arrangement book ever to be published, Robba shares his inspired design sense which always takes its cues from nature -- its harmonious color combinations, the subtleties of the blooming process, its imperfections, and its simple beauty. Robba provides practical information demonstrating how to select, arrange, and maintain silk flowers using three different design techniques -- planted in moss, immersed in the illusion of water, and fashioned into bouquets. Step-by-step special projects as well as complete details on materials, methods, and preservation serve both beginner and experienced arrangers alike.

The New Silk Flower Book: Making Stylish Arrangements, Wreaths & Decorations List Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $2.50 See Reviews For This Product Description In the last few years, flower makers have vastly improved their products. This book celebrates these improvements with 70 handsome projects, ranging from a classic vase of ivory roses to a garland of lively spring blooms to a lush basket of vegetables. Readers will delight in creating fabulous table arrangements, garlands, wreaths, holiday arrangements, and much more. 90 color photos.

Decorating With Silk & Dried Flowers : 80 Arrangements Using Floral Materials of All Kinds (Arts & Crafts for Home Decorating Series) List Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $3.00 See Reviews For This Product Description -Demonstrates 80 arrangements using floral materials of all kinds.

Lovely silk flowers ("Handicrafts for fun" library) See Reviews For This Product