Metal container

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Metal Containers: Most metal containers are either brass, pewter, or a combination of inexpensive metals. Decorative containers of this type are often bright and shiny, with designs molded into the sides for added interest. Other metal containers are made very smooth and simple for more formal types of occasions.

 

Novelty container

Novelty Containers: Novelty containers are available in numerous shapes and sizes, and add interest and charm to floral arrangements. Most often made from plaster molds, they tend to be heavier than many containers; thus helping to prevent an arrangement from tipping over. Filling these types of containers with dry foam may require some ingenuity and careful thought if they are an odd shape, but the results are worth additional steps.

 

Terra-cotta pot

Terra-Cotta Pots: At one time, terra-cotta was only considered for live plants and mostly used out-of-doors. In recent years, terra-cotta pots have begun to show up in stores where they are purchased for both silk-flower and dried-flower arrangements. While terra-cotta looks great naturally, many people like to paint and embellish it with bold and bright designs.

 

Tray

Trays or Boxes: A tray or box is a great container when the height of the arrangement needs to be kept to a low profile.

 

Urn

Urns: Urns are perfect containers for giving height to an arrangement, or making an impressive statement regardless of where they are placed.

 

Wire forms

Wire Forms: In recent years, wire forms have gained in popularity and are used in the same ways as foam shapes. Rather than using picks, you wire the flowers and greenery to the forms. Small painted pieces of chicken wire are available for purchase in floral departments. This wire can be cut and shaped to meet your particular designing needs.