Using Chicken Wire in Flower Arrangements

This blog will show you how using chicken wire in flower arrangements is a better idea than floral foam. 

OVERVIEW

• Estimated Completion Time: ~1 Hour  
• Experience Required: Low
• Tools Required: Pliers, Wire Cutters, Protective Gloves
• Materials Required: Chicken Wire, Vase, Flowers, Foliage

STEP 1) Measure the Width

• Place the vase on the chicken wire.
• The width of the mesh should be slightly larger than the width of the vase opening. 

 

STEP 2) Measure the Height

• Measure the height of the vase.
• The length of the mesh that you need to cut is going to be the height of the vase times two. 

 

STEP 3) Cut to Size

• Based on the previous measurements, cut the mesh to size.
• Make sure to wear a pair of protective gloves to avoid injuries and use wire cutters.

 

STEP 4) Fold the Mesh Into the Vase

• Gently fold the mesh inside the vase, but do not crumple it up.
• Take the two ends and bring them close together in a downwards movement.
• Once you have a ball-like cushion, push it to the bottom of the base so the flower stems can later go through both layers of mesh.

 

STEP 5) Pour Water Into the Vase

• Fill the vase with enough water if you are planning to use real flowers.
• If you are using artificial flowers, you can leave it empty.

 

STEP 6) Select Flowers

• Decide on what kinds of flowers you would like for the arrangement, select them and cut them to fit the vase.
• Don’t forget to add some greenery as well to give it a fuller look.

 

STEP 7) Place the Greenery in the Vase

• Always start with the greenery to conceal the mesh.
• After that, you can use the blooms to create a nice arrangement.

 

STEP 8) Finish Your Composition

• Insert the flowers into the vase.
• At this point you can follow a floral recipe or just simply arrange the composition to your liking.

 

TIPS

• Arranging flowers with chicken wire is more beneficial for the plants as they are able to suck up water naturally
• The chicken wire insert can be reused multiple times for different arrangements so it’s a more environmentally friendly option over the floral foam

 

FURTHER READING

• Cutting Chicken Wire – Follow this step by step guide to learn how to cut chicken wire with different tools