help on a hinge spray tf203-6

[master J]

Any advice on how the best way you can make a somewhat "L" shaped hinge, similar to TF203-6 in teleflora book, thanks We usually do more of a crescent shape but customer wants it exactly like picture...

 

[Tracy D'Amico]

We've made these in small BHO's, or small round cages. When I looked at the design workbook, the hard materials were "cardboard, glue and pins", so you could certainly do it like a glued corsage, greens first, and add in your flowers. Then the FD could pin it into the corner. I like that idea much better than the cage!

tracy

 

[felicityflowers]

I would just make it in an Iglu holder that way you can cover with greens and add the flowers in at the exact angle to create the L. Then the funeral director will still be able to pin the holder into place.

 

[specialoccasion]

We use a small round cage also, mostly because it gives the flowers a water source and it can be easily laid in the corner for removal one the service is over in case the family wishes to take it home. We wrap the cage in plastic to keep the water from getting on the lining of the casket.

 

[Joe Mioux]

I would never use a wet bouquet holder inside the lid of a casket.

Wire it together in two seperate pieces, then pin it in the lid to make the L.

Or wire it together in the shop and make it an L

Pinning two pieces into the lid is easier.
Joe

 

[master J]

thanks

I think I will try tracypiefaces suggestion on gluing it to cardboard like a corsage, I dont want to use anything wet like bho or cages, also joe, we cannot pin it inside casket, we have to leave for funeral home to do that, we are not allowed, so 2 pieces wouldnt work cuz I dont trust that they will pin it on correctly, so will try gluing it like a corsage, if that doesnt work I will try to wire in a L shape...thanks everybody!

 

[NavyBrat]

I would never use a wet bouquet holder inside the lid of a casket.

Wire it together in two seperate pieces, then pin it in the lid to make the L.

Or wire it together in the shop and make it an L

Pinning two pieces into the lid is easier.
Joe

We've made this piece more times than I can count. We make it exactly as Joe suggested...two separate pieces (corsage style) and wired together in the shop. Then then cluster is boxed/wrapped in cello and tagged with instructions for the funeral director to pin inside casket lid-bottom left. Don't forget to include the pins! Our funeral directors love our attention to detail. Including the instructions for placement for the Funeral Director is imperative! They have no idea what the intention is for a floral tribute like this one!

I would never consider using any type of foam/iglu inside a casket. Damage/staining from wet foam could occur to the satin lining in the casket.

 

[felicityflowers]

I would never consider using any type of foam/iglu inside a casket. Damage/staining from wet foam could occur to the satin lining in the casket.

Just to clarify...

We soak the iglu holders and allow them to drip overnight. The next day we wrap them with plastic wrap and then bag them before we add flowers. No dripping, no staining, no water leakage at all. We do them this way because funerals here are still two day events and I won't risk doing the flowers corsage style with no water source since they need to last for at least 24 hours.

I agree that the corsage style would work just as well, this is just what we do

 

[Joe Mioux]

Just to clarify...

We soak the iglu holders and allow them to drip overnight. The next day we wrap them with plastic wrap and then bag them before we add flowers. No dripping, no staining, no water leakage at all. We do them this way because funerals here are still two day events and I won't risk doing the flowers corsage style with no water source since they need to last for at least 24 hours.

I agree that the corsage style would work just as well, this is just what we do

Is this a two day viewing or a one day viewing and next day internment?

How do you handle the water oozing out after each flower insertion?

I am askiing to learn, if it works without any negative issues with the funeral home, great!

Joe

 

[BBJ (Big Bad John)]

I would never use a wet bouquet holder inside the lid of a casket.

Wire it together in two seperate pieces, then pin it in the lid to make the L.

Or wire it together in the shop and make it an L

Pinning two pieces into the lid is easier.
Joe

We have used foam or igloos for over 35 years and never had a problem, wrap in green foil and let it sit on a paper towel after arranging, and yes we do a ton of funeral work.

 

[felicityflowers]

Is this a two day viewing or a one day viewing and next day internment?

How do you handle the water oozing out after each flower insertion?

I am askiing to learn, if it works without any negative issues with the funeral home, great!

Joe

Joe,

Usually the visitations are from 5-8 and then the funerals are the next day at the convenience of the family, sometimes they are early and sometimes they are in the evening with a memorial dinner following.

We also do as BBJ mentioned; lay them on a paper towel to ensure that the excess water is removed before we place the flowers. After the flowers are inserted we lay it back onto a paper towel and place it into the cooler for further draining. We drain and re-drain anything that will be in exposed foam to go to a funeral service to keep from staining the carpet and the casket.

My husband is one of the local funeral directors and has never had a problem with staining or leakage from the foam. We even use the John Henry never wilt pillows for casket pillows.

 

[specialoccasion]

Just to clarify...

We soak the iglu holders and allow them to drip overnight. The next day we wrap them with plastic wrap and then bag them before we add flowers. No dripping, no staining, no water leakage at all. We do them this way because funerals here are still two day events and I won't risk doing the flowers corsage style with no water source since they need to last for at least 24 hours.

I agree that the corsage style would work just as well, this is just what we do

That is the exact same way we do them and have never had any problem with leakage either. The flowers stay nice and there is no pinning needed. It also allows alot of flexibility for designing.

 

[Joe Mioux]

Joe,

Usually the visitations are from 5-8 and then the funerals are the next day at the convenience of the family, sometimes they are early and sometimes they are in the evening with a memorial dinner following.

We also do as BBJ mentioned; lay them on a paper towel to ensure that the excess water is removed before we place the flowers. After the flowers are inserted we lay it back onto a paper towel and place it into the cooler for further draining. We drain and re-drain anything that will be in exposed foam to go to a funeral service to keep from staining the carpet and the casket.

My husband is one of the local funeral directors and has never had a problem with staining or leakage from the foam. We even use the John Henry never wilt pillows for casket pillows.

Thanks for the response.

Joe