Any suggestions for plastic or glass inserts to allow wet flower stems to go into a turned vase or weed pot?
Any suggestions for plastic or glass inserts to allow wet flower stems to go into a turned vase or weed pot?
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Brian, Test tubes make great flower holders (wet). Also flower shops use small plastic ones for sending some cut flowers home to keep them hydrated.
The test tubes should be available at arts and craft stores. Or the local laboratory?
Good luck, look forward to seeing your creations.
Peter F.
Cigar tubes work well, test tube suppliers all over the internet. CSUSA sells them as well.
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Brian,
I use vinyl tubing and hot glue the bottom shut so as to be watertight. The tubing has enough flex in it so that it stays put when you insert it into your piece. I'll post a couple of pics when I get home if that will help.........................
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I've been getting them at craft supply. They also have stainless inserts that are large enough for a whole bouquet! Be careful with the glass inserts. Make sure the piece is completely dry and you leave the insert a little loose . The tubes can crack as the wood dries!
Tom
Thank you for saying that, Tom. So obvious once you said it.
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I was at my local florest here in town last fall and asked her about them, she sold me about a dozen for a quarter each. If you have one close stop in and ask them.
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Packards also has glass tubes in a little longer length than CS.
http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merc...r-glasbvstubes
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Brian,
Here are a couple of pics of what I do. This is a smaller piece of tubing, but I have used up to 1 1/4" with no issues. I'm not a big fan of glass tubes.
Cut the tubing to length, apply a glob of hot glue to one end, push it down onto a piece of wax paper. Remove, repeat as necessary until a seal is achieved. Trim as required. Stuff the tube into a slightly larger hole in the vase. The natural bend of the tubing provides friction where it won't fall out.
I own a florist. I do this all the time..............zero complaints.
Hope this helps.
Rich
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*** We discovered that he had been educated beyond his intelligence........
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Rice, VA