Callas seeping?

[theflowersmith]

Had a consultation with a bride who wants her maids to carry a few regular callas. She would like the stems completely wrapped with ribbon. On a closer look at her picture from the internet, I realized the callas were silk. If we wrap the fresh callas with ribbon, won't the callas seep and destroy the ribbon? Should we be worried about them seeping and getting on the dresses?

 

[Mikey the Flower Guy]

I don't think the calls will "seep", they seal over pretty quickly,once out of water, however, I see your concern, so, just a little dab of pan glue at the calla stem tips should sufficiently seal the ends without any repercussions.

 

[Allie444]

I have done dozens of calla bouquets and never had a seepage problem. It does make logical sense that they would seep but they seem to kind of seal themselves off after being cut. You could always try the condom idea if you are really worried.

 

[Mocha Rose]

A complete stem wrap might leak a bit. You could just take a sandwich bag and put a rubber band around it or dip the ends in wax.

 

[HydrangeaBleu]

I've used clear nail polish to seal the ends.

Anne

 

[Mikey the Flower Guy]

I've used clear nail polish to seal the ends.

Anne

is that by "accident" or where did you hear of this...it's a terrific idea, something I WOULD NOT have thought of!..and, another "possible" selling feature, COULD BE, that you would "personalize" the brides bouque from the "tips" of her fingers on her wedding day, by dipping her calla tips in her particular nail polish/finish..what a GREAT IDEA!!

 

[Knife's Wife]

Just FYI Mikey, Most brides do french manicures or wear clear polish on their wedding day!

Joan

 

[HydrangeaBleu]

is that by "accident" or where did you hear of this...it's a terrific idea, something I WOULD NOT have thought of!..and, another "possible" selling feature, COULD BE, that you would "personalize" the brides bouque from the "tips" of her fingers on her wedding day, by dipping her calla tips in her particular nail polish/finish..what a GREAT IDEA!!


I got it from a design video email on working with callas for bridal bouquets that came from Floral Design Institute (I took some classes through them) so I can't claim the credit for it. However, I did use the polish when I did a bouquet and it worked well. If I can find the email, I'll send you the link.

Anne

 

[RWK]

Although Joan is right that most brides either have clear polish or a french manicure........Mikey is on to a great marketing tip......but rather than matching the bride's nails..........use colored polish to match ribbons, dress colors, wedding theme colors, or another color. This is where we need to take an idea and look for ways to make the idea work to fit our unique situations.