Centerpiece Without Wood Base DIY Guide
Materials Needed
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Sola Wood Flowers
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Greenery
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Bamboo Stems
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Floral Foam
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Glue Sticks
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Rectangle Cardboard (Black)
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Hot Glue Pot or Glue Gun
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Scissors or wire cutters
Step-by-step:
1. Hot Glue Prep
Hot Glue Pot:
Cut glue sticks into small pieces ~1” long.
Place pieces on the silver part of the glue pot.
Plug in and turn on the glue pot.
Wait until the glue melts and looks clear.
Hot Glue Gun:
Insert a glue stick into the gun.
Plug in and turn on the glue gun
Wait until the gun heats up and is ready to use.
2. Flower Prep
Separate the flowers:
Gently separate flowers by type and size.
Organize the flowers however you like to create your centerpiece.
3. Stemming
Insert the Bamboo Stem:
Hot Glue Gun:
Place a dot of hot glue in the center of the back of a flower, quickly insert the Bamboo Stem through the center of the glue, and hold it for a few seconds to let it dry.
Hot Glue Pot:
Dip the Bamboo Stem tip into the glue, then insert it into the back of the flower.
Gently place on a flat surface and let dry.
Repeat for each flower.
4. Securing Floral Foam
Place the floral foam inside atop the centerpiece cardboard. Ensure it fits snugly so your arrangement stays secure.
To ensure the foam remains secured by placing dabs of hot glue at the base of the cardboard before placing the floral foam.*
5. Assembling the Centerpiece
Flowers:
Working from the base upward, start by placing the larger or focal flowers toward the center of all 4 sides.
Work outward with smaller flowers, creating a balanced shape.
Vary the height slightly by trimming some stems shorter for depth.
Greenery:
Distribute Spike greenery throughout the arrangement to add height and depth.
Place Fluffy greenery in small clusters between flowers for a soft, balanced look.
Use additional elements to fill in gaps and enhance the overall dimension.
Trim to the ideal length depending on your style. (We suggest keeping the stand out greenery height at a maximum of 2.5” inches. Exceeding this size increases the possibility of damage or deform.)
Greenery with leaves: Willow Eucalyptus, Silver Dollar Eucalyptus, Leather Leaf, and Salal. (It is recommended to focus on the branches from the bottom up. Separating from the bottom will help divide more easily, and then start breaking down the pieces that have a lot of greenery at the top.)
Spike greenery: Bunny Tails, Lavender, Triticum Wheat Grass, and Mini Pampas. (It is recommended to position one or three stems together in each space to decorate with this greenery. It separates easily.)
Fluffy greenery: Baby Breath Sparkle, Baby Breath, Preserved Caspia, and Mini Gyp. (It is recommended to position a bundle about the width of a finger in each space to decorate with this greenery. It takes more time to separate.)
Stiff greenery: Boxwood Greenery, and Satin Washed Eucalyptus - Kelly Green. (It is recommended to follow the same advice as for greenery with leaves and spikes, as this greenery has a very stiff trunk, and the leaves grow individually on each of these trunks.)
Forming the centerpiece:
Start with the central flowers.
Add greenery evenly around the flowers.
Continue adding layers of flowers and greenery until the centerpiece is complete.
6. Optional: Presentation
For a more elaborated look, decorate the centerpiece box to your liking.
You can also add extra touches like pearls, bows, butterflies, or personalized decorations to make it as unique as you.
Tips:
Ask for help: If you have any questions, the Sola Wood Flowers Team is always here to help. Call our service number at (801) 797-1037 to schedule an appointment with a professional.
Patience: If it's your first time, remember that, like any skill, it gets better with practice. Repeat the steps as many times as needed to get the result you want. You’ve got this!
Additional decoration: The great thing about sola flowers is that your creativity has no limits—feel free to add as many colors, textures, and elements as you like to make the boutonnieres truly reflect you and this special moment. Add leaves, twigs, glitter, bows, feathers or any other details to make the boutonniere yours.
Plus for realism: You can even add your favorite scent to the flowers, making them smell just how you want. The sola flowers material acts like a diffuser because of how absorbent they are, so adding a scent can make you enjoy your florals even more.