I'm submerging gerbera daisies in cyl. vases this weekend for a reception. Is there any speedy tricks to eliminating air bubbles on the petals. I've heard distilled water works but I hate to carry in that much water. Thanks!
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Nothing speedy for that, but people like the bubbles it gives them sparkle...I have had submerged flowers in the store and they always comment on how cool the bubbles look...
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You could also try using warm water, I don't know if that will make a difference or not. But I was thinking the same as Lori said, I think I would like the bubbles.
There is NO way to rid yourself of the bubbles........unless you use faux flowers.....and run the risk of the dyed fabric turning the water.
What causes the bubbles to form is transpiration..........which in simpler terms.....is how the flower breathes. Tiny pores on the petals called stomata open and close to let carbon dioxide in and oxygen out........the tiny bubbles of air stick to the petals and give off the appearance of little sparkles.
Just SELL that effect to the customer..........tell them that as the flowers sit in the water, almost as if by magic, tiny little bubbles will start to form on the edges of the petals.....some on the petals, and even some on the leaves if there are any. Add an acolyte or two in the vase to really make that sparkles glisten.......Your guests will be saying WOW all night long.
What causes the bubbles to form is transpiration..........which in simpler terms.....is how the flower breathes. Tiny pores on the petals called stomata open and close to let carbon dioxide in and oxygen out........the tiny bubbles of air stick to the petals and give off the appearance of little sparkles.
Just SELL that effect to the customer..........tell them that as the flowers sit in the water, almost as if by magic, tiny little bubbles will start to form on the edges of the petals.....some on the petals, and even some on the leaves if there are any. Add an acolyte or two in the vase to really make that sparkles glisten.......Your guests will be saying WOW all night long.
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I'm using a little shot glass-like votive with the acolyte in them, surrounded by the flat marbles and pink aluminum wire wrapped and through the gerbs.
I find the bubbles and sheen distracting, but thanks everyone.
