Unpopular opinion: I used to think foam was the only way to do a tall centerpiece

For years, I'd build everything on a big block of wet foam, which worked fine but made the pieces heavy and limited the shape. Then a client in Austin wanted a five foot tall, airy design for a wedding and the foam just looked clunky. I switched to using chicken wire and floral tape for the frame, which let me get that open, wild look they wanted. It took three tries to get the balance right, but now I use that method for any piece over three feet. Has anyone else moved away from foam for big installs, or am I just making more work for myself?

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morgan.logan3d ago

Tried chicken wire once, stabbed myself good.

skylerp313d ago

Leather gloves are the only way...