How To - Make a floating casket spray

I received a call the other day asking if I could design a Casket Spray that would float.  Im pretty pleased with the final result, and photographed the process I used.  The challenge for the Spray was to provide a water source for the flowers - the funeral was taking place early in the day, to be followed by a dusk ceremony where the family would float the Casket Spray, with a lit candle in the river.  I decided to use Oasis floral foam, but then had the worry that with its weight when saturated it could possibly cause the whole design to tip.

My next challenge will be to design this in a more environmentally sound way.  If anyone has suggestions I hope that you will post.

I made the basic construction from styrofoam sheets 2cm thick.  I cut two oval shapes exact match. Into one I  cut a space to fit the oasis foam block I would use for the flowers. This cut sheet then became the top of the float.

I used Weldbond glue to adhere the styrofoam together.  I gave the styrofoam 24hours to adhere.

To neaten the look of the styrofoam, I painted it to blend with the oasis.

In attaching the oasis to the styrofoam base, I wired through the styrofoam up into the oasis tying off at the top, for added security I then taped it onto the styrofoam.  After making a hole for the candle, I used normal craft glue to glue it into the wet oasis.

I then greened up the oasis taking care to be sure to cover the stryofoam base.

The finished Casket Spray, ready to check that it will float evenly.

Floating in pool.

So now my question is how to do this again, but be environmentally friendly... ??

Michelle 

Corporates and Functions

 

We are happy to assist you with your next Corporate Function, provide floral designs for your Reception area, Christmas Hampers, the sky is the limit.

 

Here are some of the designs that were part of the Mercure Hotel - Clear Mountain Lodge and Spa media launch.  Based overlooking Brisbane and surrounding bushlands, the Mercure Hotel asked that their rooms, dining area, reception and halls be 'filled with Australian Native flowers'. 

 

 

Weddings and formals

Shelley's wedding May 2013

Mr and Mrs Craig - Mt Mee April 2013 - Jodies wedding

Nicole and Dave - Byron Bay - November 2011



cake topper of spray roses

Something different in buttonholes

 
 buttonholes are a standard $35.00 each.  We always provide a complimentary buttonhole for our grooms.

Rose with ivy, daisy, and ribbon trim

Tulips with spear grass, wrapped in china cord.

 Jacquie and Martin



Simplicity - orchid sheaf and orchid hair decoration

Fathers Day

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For Hire - Plinths and Ceramic pots in Various sizes

We have for Hire - large ceramic pots $50 each/week

                             - ceramic pots          $20 each/week

                             - black plinths          $50 each/week

 Large ceramic pot - 80cm high
                               - 40 cm wide

in purple

3 available to hire

Gloss black plinth - 1m high

- 45cm wide at top

in black 

3 available to hire

Black Ceramic Pot pictured 25cm high

2 available to hire 

Australian Natives

Big Bold and Brash.  Australian Natives are generally considered to be suited to men.  As native flowers are very seasonal, it is best to discuss your preferences with our florist, so that we can advise you of availability and suitability.  Over the years the term 'Native' has broadened to include blooms such as Proteas.

all photographs are of our designs taken in our workroom

<boxed arrangement of
protea, banksia and
lucedendron with gum
and greenery

basket of protea,>

banksia, gum, lucedendron

blushing brides and

wax flower

<ceramic container,

modern design of

protea, lucedendron,

banksia

Large arrangement>

of lucedendron, orchids,

gum and lace fern

(Mecure Hotel)

<Large arrangement of

banksia, protea, king protea,

twisted willow, lucedendron

and gum

(Mecure Hotel)

Ceramic Pot

steel grass and>

blackboy stems, with

lilies and monstero

<table arrangement of
orchids, lilies, gum,
steel grass and ferns
(Mecure Hotel)

Floral Arrangements

Arriving in its own container, Floral Arrangements suit a low care floral gift.  Ideal for funerals, sympathy, hospital, births, church and home - no vase care and a constant water supply all wrapped up in one.  We will discuss your budget, flower choices and the recipents needs with you and design an arrangement to express your sentiments, celebration and love. 

Photographs are taken in our workshop of current designs.

 <classic lilies and
roses, with twisted
willow and
carnations

Mixed colourful>

display including

lilies, iris, spray roses

<Australian Natives

in a large basket

design - banksia,

protea, lucedendron,

blushing brides

 Half dozen roses>

with pearls set in 3

blooms highlights

and organza bows

<Crescent shaped

arrangement with

gerbras, lily,

carnations, fern

and twisted willow

10 lucious red roses>

with fern and

virburnum

<roses, carnations and

statice finished with

cordiline and ferns

Bucket containing>

roses, gerbras, carnations,

and chrysanthumums. Grey

foliage and scented

freesias

Toys and gift lines

We have a selection of soft toys and gift lines to suit any budget. 

Starting at $6.50 for our baby bears
$15.00 - $20 for other bears
we are always updating our range, so please ask.

Our soft toys are beautifully presented for their new adoptive homes.