Vases
Vases are the most traditional containers for flowers. Basically all households will own a vase, whether or not they have fresh flowers to put in them.
Flower vases come in all shapes, sizes and materials, and many Australian florists will provide a range of vases to choose from in their online catalogue.
Find an Australian Florist for Vases
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- New South Wales Florists for Vases
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- Queensland Florists for Vases
- Western Australian Florists for Vases
- South Australian Florists for Vases
- Tasmanian Florists for Vases
- Northern Territory Florists for Vases
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Guide to Flower Vases
1.1 What can I do to arrange a vase properly?
Like any arrangement of flowers, a stunning vase with fresh flowers in it can only look so good – it needs to be positioned right in the best atmosphere to maximize its’ appearance and effect. Consider the following tips when positioning a vase:
- Compliment the surroundings: A pink wall just wouldn’t look right in a library study surrounded by grey and blue, just like a bright vase with pink posies might look silly in a professional office environment. Make sure when you’re buying flowers online that you choose flowers for the correct theme or occasion.
- Make it look natural: It’s important that the flowers look natural and wild. If the flowers are evenly cut and all identical looking, they can almost look artificial. To counter this, cut the stems at various lengths to create a random and rugged appearance for your wild flower vase.
- Prolong health: You’ll want to get the maximum life out of your flowers before they wilt, so while they look lively the day you bought them, without proper sunlight and water, even by the next day they will beginning to sag. Position your vase in a sunny room or even better, a window sill. Ensure that the vase has enough water on it, and cut the stems at a 45 degree angle to ensure maximum hydration.
1.2 How many different materials can a vase be made from?
The most common vases you’ll see on display in homes, stores and offices are glass, plastic and clay. The price of a vase is is highly reflective of the material it’s been crafted or forged from, or even the age and origin, such as Ming pottery.
Other examples of floral vases include:
- Hurricane vases: These are most commonly glass vases designed to hold candles. The name hurricane is derived from the encasement and protection of the flame inside the vase from any wind.
- Porcelain vase: In it’s rawest form, clay can be fashioned into simple vases, but can be manipulated at higher temperatures with finer clay to fashion the intricate yet sturdy material of porcelain. Porcelain vases, especially those which date back centuries are deemed priceless and unique. The art of porcelain vase crafting is a dying art, further increasing their value.
- Crystal vase: Derived from rock crystals, crystals are not only an expensive material but extremely hard to fashion, both skill and the fact they’re as hard as rocks. You can expect to pay in excess of $200 for a crystal vase at retail cost.
1.3 Are all vases designed to hold flowers?
Not necessarily. Floor vases for instance are larger and rather pricey, making them unsuitable for holding flowers as few flowers would be long enough to even reach the rim of the vase. Vases can be designed to hold and store practical items, such as umbrellas. Even a vase designed for flowers can look simple and eye-catching on it’s own. Bud vases for instance are narrow, being designed to only hold two to three flowers.
Antique vases are generally deemed too priceless and valuable, or even sentimental to hold flowers out in the open. These are usually stored away or placed safely in a glass cabinet for display.