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Q: 1. How are Artificial products or Artificial tree measured?

  Answer:

All products. When we say that an artificial plant is 36” High or tall, we are measuring from the bottom of the items thick base stem to the very  tip of the longest leaf at the tip before it is shaped. So if a 36" high floor plant is stated as 36" high before you shape the floor plant. You will lose approximately 3" to 5" in height after shaping of the top leaf. If your decorative container is higher or has a pedestal your silk floor plant can exceed the height as stated. The base stem is what is molded that hold it all together. On artificial plants and bushes if it says it 22" long, it is including the thick base stem or base trunk that holds the plant together. Most stems can be from 3" to 5 or 6" in length. So the  measured when it is fully extended. When we specify that a plant is 37” Wide, we measure the plant with the leaves or stems extended to the sides. PLEASE NOTE: Plant and tree heights are approximate. As they are hand made, taller plants may vary a few inches in height. Floral Arrangement measurements are more exact as these are pre-arranged and do not change shape after being created. Leaf stem height would be the longest stem standing straight up without bending it down. If you bend it down you will lose height but gain width. Please remember that all artificial silks travel to America from overseas and are packed tight in their packages. They may appear crushed and wrinkled when they arrive to you. But much like and cloth, they need air out and smoothed out. We suggest that you place your new purchase upright in your planter or vase, unfold the leaves and allow each plant to fully open for a few days. You'll find that they become even more life like in a few days after shaping. You also can use a steamer if you have one for a quick fix.

How Silks Are Sized

All Silk's are sizes from top of tip to bottom of stem, this is how high or long the item is. When fluffed out this if how wide the item is. Example: If you have a Yucca as shown  that's 25" tall. It will spread out approximately 30"  to 40" wide once you give the stems a bend out.
This item would have a 3" to 6" molded plastic lower stem that holds all the leafs together.  


Q: 2. Potting, Assembly and Shaping

  Answers:

About Silk's...
Lasting Beauty inside your Home
Nothing can warm a room in your home as much as a silk plant or tree. Put one next to your husband's computer, your vanity, on top of the kitchen cabinets, etc. Hang garland around a drapery rod. You would be surprise what it can do to a room. Wrap it around bed poles or add a green silk basket on the top shelf of a desk. Silks have an endless use and beauty that will last a long time.

For the Office
Silks in a work environment are a great accent. It brings a little nature inside with very little care. Add a small rose container on your secretary's desk. That will cheer her up and make her desk look great. Add trees to a conference room in each corner again to bring some nature  and warmth inside.

Cutting Stems for Flowers or Silk Bushes
Try not to cut a stem until you are positive it needs to be cut shorter. It's always best to leave as much stem as possible. You can cut it shorter later. Cut the stems on a slant, it makes it easier to stick in the styrofoam. Don't glue them in until your sure where you want to put the stem (use a low temp glue gun and glue sticks) . Silk greenery bushes add great accents to any flower arrangement. It also adds softness and a natural look to it.

Where to use Silks
A tree in an empty corner of a room, a green swags with a bow on the corner of a hanging mirror. On a vanity, conference table or computer desk. Use silk garlands on a curtain rod or just around a window. Its all up to your imagination.

Container Ideas
A good place to look for containers for silk plants or flowers is from your own home. There are many items you can use.
Dinner or Party Plans
At your next dinner party, lay a single stem flower on each guest's plate. Let them take the flower home at the end of the evening. You can even bend the stem around the napkins or plate. I never put potpourri on a dinner table. You don't want it to interfere with the taste of the meal your serving.

Having a Guest stay Over... Or your a Guest at someone else's home
Guests staying at your home will feel warmly greeted if you add a silk plant on the bedside. Also, remember when going to someone's home for dinner, bring a plant with a bright bow. What Style of Plant to use in a Room
If your room is romantic, use soft greens, light colored flowers. In Southwest rooms you can use desert cactus, bromeliads, dried flowers and twigs. If you like a room more modern or neo-classic palms and tropical are a great accent. If the room is more eclectic any item can work well together.

To Weigh Down a Basket
Because silks are so light you might want to weigh down the basket. Use gravel or rocks in a plastic bag at the bottom of the basket. This keeps the gravel pr rocks from coming out of the sides of the basket.

Weigh Down a Tall Arrangement
If your arrangement is tall, weigh it down at the bottom. Use small gravel or marbles. If your container is metal, marbles put in a bag would be best as to not scratch the metal inside. These are my the best choices. If Your Vase Is Clear a good choice for filler to hide floral foam or flower stems is marbles, seashells or colored sands. Potpourri is colorful and you can choose scents to compliment your flowers. You can even use colored gravels. 

Mixing Blooms
Flowers that bloom at the same time in nature will look good together in an arrangement. Spring flower mixes would include lilies, tulips, irises, roses, calla lilies and sweet peas. Fall flowers are mums, marigolds, dahlias, zinnias and sunflowers.  About Silks
Silks have been made as far back as the ancient times in china. Silks have become the popular choice for decorating due to its long lasting life.

Allergy problems
There is no fragrance to silks flowers. This is a good thing for people with allergy problems. Some of the pre-made rubber or plastic trunks have very little smell to them but goes away in time.
Why Silks are preferred.... 
With the improved technology in silks, it has become the preferred decorating accessory for interior decorators, businesses and home use due to a very low maintenance (just a  light dusting or cleaning once in awhile).

Q: 4. What are your silk and plastic products made from

Answers:

About Artificial Silks: Artificial silk plants, silk bushes, silk trees and silk flowers are commonly referred to as "silks", are not real silk. Materials used to make all products can be made from various synthetic fabrics, poly plastic, latex coated materials or can be all latex. Artificial plastic products are made from molded plastic and plastic coated iron wire. All products come un-shaped. Shaping needed and assembling of trees and potting of your product. We sell only the product to complete your project. Containers if shown with a product are for show only. And are not included in the price of products unless as noted. Artificial Silks bring a great approach to design. Artificial Silks can add nature indoors and fill a spot in that corner of your room. Looking for silk tree branches, artificial plastic plants or silk trees to make an item for your Theater, School or College Theaters, Casinos, Business or Home. We hope we have the right item you’re looking for that will set the mood for any staging.

Recap: Artificial Silks are not made from real silk. Artificial Silks are made from synthetic fabrics, plastic coated iron wire and are not made of any real silk fabric. Artificial Silks come un-shaped. Shaping needed. Containers if shown with a product are for show only. And are not included in the price of products unless as noted. Artificial plastic plants are made from molded plastic, plastic coated iron wire. Artificial plastic plants come un-shaped. Some Shaping needed. Containers if shown with a product are for show only. And are not included in the price of products unless as noted



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