FAQs About Tommi's Wood Flowers

To take care of a wood flower arrangement and keep it looking beautiful, follow these tips: Handle Carefully: Even though wood flowers are stronger than live flowers, they are still delicate and can be damaged if they are not handled with care. Avoid Direct Sunlight: Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause the wood flowers to fade or warp. Display the arrangement in a location with indirect sunlight to maintain color and shape. Keep Away from Moisture: Wood flowers can absorb water and become misshapen. Avoid placing them in areas with high humidity or direct contact with water. Flowers can mold since they are made of wood and wood molds when exposed to water. Refluff Petals: If the flowers become compressed or lose their shape, you can gently reshape them by fluffing the petals with your fingers. Dust Carefully: If flowers become dusty, use canned air or a cool hair dryer to gently blow away the dust.

Wood flowers can last indefinitely if properly cared for, often retaining their beauty for years. Unlike fresh flowers, they don't wilt or die, making them a long-lasting, eco-friendly option. The key factors that affect their longevity are protection from direct sunlight, moisture, and dust. With regular maintenance, such as keeping them in a controlled environment away from moisture and occasionally dusting with canned air or a cool hair dryer, wood flowers can look vibrant for many years.

At Tommi's Wood Flowers, I specialize in designing custom-ordered wood bouquets to match your unique style and vision. While I don’t offer DIY bouquet kits, my handcrafted arrangements are thoughtfully created with attention to detail, ensuring each bouquet is tailored specifically to your preferences.

Sola wood flowers are made from the renewable wood of a marshy plant (also known as Aeschynomene aspera). (A common misunderstanding is that sola wood flowers are made from the tapioca or cassava plants, which they are not). The wood is naturally lightweight and has a spongy texture, making it easy to shape into delicate petals. The plant has a layer of bark that covers the internal, cork-like center of the plant (called the 'cream'). In most flowers, the bark is stripped away and the center is made into thin sheets that are hand-cut to make sola wood flowers. Sometimes the bark is left on before the creation of the sheets, creating a unique two-toned effect on the flower. These are called 'bark' or 'skin flowers'.The flowers are hand-carved and can be dyed or painted to resemble real flowers, offering a customizable, eco-friendly alternative to fresh blooms. Wood flowers are entirely hand-made, from the harvesting of the wood, to cutting, tying and shaping the flowers, to dyeing and hand-painting the flowers, and finally to arranging them by hand in beautiful containers. Each bouquet is a unique piece of hand-made art!

Wood flowers, especially those made from sola wood, should generally be kept dry because they are highly absorbent. When they get wet, they can lose their shape, become soggy, or even discolor. While small amounts of moisture might not cause immediate damage, prolonged exposure to water or humidity can lead to warping or mold growth. To preserve their appearance, it's best to keep wood flowers in a dry environment and avoid contact with water.