Commonly Asked questions
- What is the green stuff used in flower arranging?
Oasis is a trademarked name for wet floral foam, the spongy phenolic foam used for real flower arranging. It soaks up water like a sponge and acts both as a preservative to prolong the life of the flowers and a support to hold them in place.
- What is flower oasis made of?
Oasis is made with OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife. Floral foam is an open cell plastic. It is a green fine-celled thermoset phenolic plastic foam.
What is the proper way to soak OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife and how long does it take? ... Let the foam absorb the mixture until it rests at the surface. Do not forcibly submerge, as this will result in dry spots, which deny flower stems of hydration.
- How long does it take for oasis to soak up water and How long do you soak Oasis floral foam?
Two minutes
- What is the proper way to soak OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife and how long does it take?
Generally speaking, saturation time varies from ten seconds to two minutes. Use the “float soak” method – place the foam on the surface of the water and nutrient mixture. Let the foam absorb the mixture until it rests at the surface.
- Do you wet oasis before putting flowers in?
Yes, providing the Oasis foam is a green coloured foam and is to be used to arrange fresh flowers.
- How do I arrange flowers on Oasis?
There are hundreds of videos on YouTube
- What is the difference between wet and dry floral foam?
Wet floral foam must be pre-soaked in water so it completely absorbs the water before any fresh flower stems are inserted, while dry foam is used with no water and is only for non fresh flowers (silk or dried flowers).
- How do I soak floral foam shapes such as hearts, wreath rings, posy pads and floral shapes?
Floral foam shapes can be soaked either by using a watering can or jug or the shape can be upturned in a bath or large container.
- How long do Oasis foam products last? What is the shelf life?
12 months. Depending on how it is stored floral foam can last up to 12 months if stored in a dry dark place. If left in sunlight or damp conditions it can turn very quickly. Soaked floral foam should be used with 1 to 2 weeks.
- Can you glue Oasis together?
Oasis Floral Adhesive Tube is perfect for glueing both fresh and artificial floral materials when flower arranging. It is a quick drying glue that is water resistant and can be used to glue a variety of materials for beautiful bouquets.
- How do you use oasis floral adhesive?
Dip the flower stem into glue. Place a small dab of glue on a square of plastic. Add a drop of glue to the design area where the flower will sit. Dip the end of the flower stem into the glue. Insert the flower into the design and hold for a few seconds for it to adhere.
- Can you use hot glue on floral foam?
SEC foam or Dry Floral Foam is coarse and non-porous, but it is easier to penetrate than foam for fresh flowers. Secure to the bottom of the container with hot glue. Perfect for silk and dried floral arrangements.