Since the great expansion of the internet, more and more things are achievable by our own hands in our own houses. Lots of information is freely available online on how to make different things by yourself. These kinds of projects are called DIY. This acronym stands for Do It Yourself. One of the most common practice in this area is in the fashion and arts. Both are very similar and some of the best creations are the sola flowers. These are basically very beautiful wood flowers which are forever lasting and can be used both as decoration and as an accessory.

The Rise of DIY

This concept can grasp a huge number of people. Usually, almost everyone would be interested to make something they love with their own hands. It is very simple to attract people this way. This practice could also turn into a passion and also into a very economical way of living. Learning to do things by yourself can save you lots of money. For example, think about a very lovely accessory that you desire. That might be very expensive, but with the right amount of patience and practice, you can essentially get the same results as most retail products.

There are lots of help from all around the internet so if you don’t succeed from the first try don’t get discouraged. Keep trying. You can find very helpful tips in videos on websites like YouTube, blogs or even in books. Some books are specially written with this purpose in mind. They might even come with the tools needed as a package.

This is a lovely concept that has created a very big community around it. Lots of people have embraced this phenomenon and more are doing so every day.

Why Make Sola Flowers in the First Place?

Natural flowers are for sure a unique and unreplaceable accessory. That is because of the specific scent and freshness. However, there is a big downfall. Those things do not last. In fact, they last very little. When is the last time you have had flowers? Think about how fast they faded as well as their lovely smell. Also, lots of unique exotic species are not in reach and this thing, although sad, might be a good one since they need protection. Since their liveliness survives so little  sola flowers  are the best alternative. These creations can satisfy most needs and can be blended in most outfits. They can even carry a desired scent since you can always put perfume on them.

As opposed to their natural counterparts, wood flowers can be reutilized forever (unless physically damaged by the user) and do not need any minerals from soil or hydration in order to maintain their freshness. They can be transported in any kind of condition. These pieces are very easily modifiable or even creatable in your own house. When compared to the time it takes to grow a plant it is clear that the DIY is the way to go.

Things to Know About Wood Flowers

 
Although the creative process itself is lots of fun and relatively easy, the result might differ from that of a professional artist that has been working for years. Do not get disheartened. With practice, you can achieve anything. Knowing this, it is preferable to opt for a big package of   wood flowers  prime materials in order to have spares. They should come in their natural basic color which is ivory. This is very good since you will probably want to add one or more of your own. Ivory is a neutral, somewhat white resembling color so it is very easy to paint on it.

Once you have the prime materials you should acquire a steamer. This will allow for easy molding of the shapes and sizes. How? By warming the sola flowers just enough to get them a bit elastic. Don’t worry though, once they get back to the normal temperature and dryness, they will be sturdy. There are lots of ways to bend your petals. A quick search on the internet should suffice for making a decision.

Last but not least when you have decided to create sola flowers you might want to think about their purpose first. If you want to do it just for fun that is great but for example if you want to use them as a fashion accessory think about how will you fit it. If you want to use it as decoration think about the right place for it and so on.