Are sola wood flowers worth it?
Arguably the best benefit of sola wedding bouquets is the fact that you get to keep it forever. The upkeep is minimal, too, just some light dusting every so often, and they’ll be looking as good as new.
Are sola wood flowers actually wood?
Sola wood flowers (or shola) are an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to cut flowers. Made from the renewable wood of a marshy plant (not tapioca or cassava as commonly misunderstood), sola wood flowers look like real flowers and last a lifetime.
What is sola wood made from?
Sola wood comes from a tapioca plant root. It is a tropical species of the Euphorbiaceae (spurge) family. Poinsettias and castor oil plants also belong to this family. The tapioca plant is known by many names: cassava, manioc, arrowroot, and sometimes yuca (don’t get that confused with the yucca succulent plant).
What is Sola paper?
Sola wood paper is extracted from flowering plant in the family fabaceae.
Are sola wood flowers tacky?
Not really. Sola wood flowers are not meant to replicate the look of fresh flowers. They have their own unique, often rustic look. In photos sola wood flowers can look like fresh flowers but in person the texture of the wood and the color difference between sola flowers and fresh flowers is noticeable.
Are sola flowers cheaper than flowers?
Sola wood flowers are cheaper but you can always save money on natural wedding flowers by going local, choosing in-season blooms, adding more greenery, and doubling your bouquets as centerpieces.
How long will sola wood flowers last?
Forever
Sola flowers are a natural product. They are a 100% biodegradable, sustainable material. Q: How long do they last? A: Forever!
Are sola flowers expensive?
How do you make sola wood flowers look real?
To make the flowers look more realistic, try to choose sola flowers in only one color. It is not very hard to make sola flowers look real when they have the same colors in one vase. Just arrange sola wood flowers orderly in an odd number and use a clear glass to give a stylish design.
Are sola flowers fragile?
A: Even though sola flowers are stronger than real flowers, they’re still delicate and can get damaged with rough handling.
Do sola wood flowers last forever?
Sola flowers are a natural product. They are a 100% biodegradable, sustainable material. Q: How long do they last? A: Forever!
Can sola wood flowers get wet?
They can! I recommend not leaving them in direct sunlight for any longer than necessary, and to bring them inside if it starts raining. Extended direct sunlight can cause the colors to lighten. If they get wet, mold can grow & then you’d need to dispose of the flowers.
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How long do sola wood flowers last?
Are sola flowers toxic?
These buds are eco-friendly and non-toxic, but sola wood flowers are not edible and they should be used for decoration purposes only. If you want to deck your cake using sola wood flowers, be sure to keep these things in mind: Clean your workstation beforehand.
How do you attach stems to sola wood flowers?
Our Sola wood flowers come as loose, stemless flowers. Stemming them for projects and bouquets is as easy as 1-2-3. Simply add hot glue onto the back of your flower and gently insert a wire stem (gauge 18) or bamboo stick. Check it out here!
Are sola wood flowers ethical?
Compared to fresh and faux flowers, sola wood flowers are by far the most environmentally conscious choice. They are made from renewable wood and are free of damaging pollutants and chemicals.
What kind of paint do you use on sola flowers?
acrylic/latex paint
What kind of paint do you use on Sola flowers? We use our own blend of acrylic/latex paint but you can use any brand. You can also use other mediums to color the flowers such as but not limited to craft dye, watercolor, spray paint and food coloring.