Nature has created many things to keep mankind happy and flowers play a major role, but the lifetime of flowers is so short.
Good thing, there are silk flowers; they are the next best thing. Silk flowers to be given as gifts are a novel way of gifting friends and loved ones beautiful flower arrangements that last forever.
Silk flowers are beautifully colored, authentic-looking floral imitations that come in a wide array of flower varieties. These silk flowers have progressed more and now have a fresh and realistic look.
They are known to imitate their original counterparts very well and in many cases look better than the real thing.
What is referred today to as silk flowers, are not made with real silk but they are the blends of complex chemical composites like polyurethane, latex, more advanced polymers and synthetic or natural fabrics.
They are used to decorate homes, offices, churches, for all holidays, special occasions and especially for funeral and grave decorations.
Silk flowers last a lifetime, they won’t wilt and die when being handled or manipulated into an arrangement or floral bouquet like real flowers and they endure hot and cold climates relatively well.
No matter how much you neglect or ignore your silk flowers for months, they will remain as beautiful as the day you left. Today’s silk flowers are high quality and durable and require only a dusting on occasion.
That is why floral designers find silk flowers very easy to work with because very little care has to be taken and mistakes can be easily rectified. Flowers made of silk can be used over and over again and still maintain their beauty, vitality, and hue.
They can also be maintained as keepsakes that rekindle an old feeling or memory. Silk flowers are also hypo allergenic, meaning they contain no allergens, pollen-free and are non-toxic.
For people who suffer from allergy, silk flowers are a beautiful and long lasting alternative to fresh flowers. Since silk flowers have looked more realistic than they ever have, they create the same feeling/mood as the real thing. And the best thing is that artificial silk flowers are always in season.
Now, many wedding decorators are using the silk flower arrangements as wedding decorations. The biggest benefit of silk flowers is the cost; usually a silk flower bouquet will end up being considerably cheaper than a fresh flower bouquet.
Brides who want to preserve their wedding flower bouquet as a reminder of the happy day often settle for silk flowers. Moreover, brides who want exotic or out-of-season wedding flowers often opt for silk flowers because they are much more readily available and silk flowers are also popular with brides who are allergic to the real ones.
Silk flowers and plants are also great for use as home decor or commercial business decor.
These beautiful flowers feature ultra-realistic silk flower heads, and are great for making silk flower arrangements. They can be shaped into many different floral design for many different appeals that will fit your changing style and design needs as you evolve and your dcor interests change.
There are as many available options and varieties of silk flowers as there are real flowers but people can also make silk flowers of their choice.
They can be purchased in a floral arrangement or as a single stem and spray. Silk flowers can be purchased from florist in your area who can deliver these flowers on demand. Similarly, they can also be purchased from crafts shops.
There is also various online flower shop that offer flower delivery services at discount rates. Higher discounts can be available if silk flowers are purchased in bulk. The cost of silk flowers will vary according to size, quality of the fabric, and workmanship.