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Welcome to How We Bloom, an oasis of flower ideas.
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I'm your host, Sharon McGukin, AIFD, AAF, PFCI, and I believe that every great success story starts with one simple idea.
00:00:21.518 --> 00:00:31.768
That's why we interview those who dare to do things differently, inspiring people who plant seeds, grow ideas, and bloom to their full potential.
00:00:32.298 --> 00:00:39.308
In this podcast, we listen, learn, explore new opportunities, and that's how we bloom.
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Today, we're going to talk about designing faster and easier with Oasis adhesives.
00:00:51.270 --> 00:00:56.439
Time is money for florists, designing trendy, wearable flower fashions especially.
00:00:56.990 --> 00:01:04.340
Think floral couture, floral jewelry, flower headpiece designs, and personal flowers for special events.
00:01:05.569 --> 00:01:08.230
Labor is a major expense for a flower shop.
00:01:09.079 --> 00:01:15.689
Business-savvy florists are constantly looking for faster and easier ways to work smarter, not harder.
00:01:16.469 --> 00:01:22.060
One effective shortcut is gluing flowers instead of wiring and taping them.
00:01:22.989 --> 00:01:37.599
Using Oasis specially formulated floral adhesive, often called cold glue, lets you speed up production, reduce bulk in mechanics, create lighter, more wearable, unwired floral designs.
00:01:38.879 --> 00:01:44.349
There's different types of adhesives that can serve different purposes with your designs.
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Floral adhesive allows you to efficiently create profitable lightweight designs like corsages, boutonnieres, wristlets, floral bracelets, and floral jewelry for weddings, prom, homecoming, and more.
00:02:01.200 --> 00:02:07.540
It's fast-drying, waterproof, and safe for fresh flowers, and it doesn't brown the petals.
00:02:08.550 --> 00:02:19.210
For easier control of the glue flow, slightly flatten the tube nozzle to an oval shape using the flat side of needle-nose or jewelry pliers.
00:02:20.550 --> 00:02:24.870
Make gluing your go-to mechanic with these fast and easy techniques.
00:02:25.710 --> 00:02:43.504
Dipping the end of a flower stem into a small puddle of adhesive or dripping the adhesive from its tube directly onto the flower stem- When dipping the flower stem into glue, work with small glue puddles because glue dries quickly.
00:02:44.474 --> 00:02:51.254
Add fresh glue when it thickens to help rehydrate the dried edges of the glue puddle.
00:02:52.544 --> 00:02:56.854
Place a small dab of the cold adhesive onto a small square of plastic.
00:02:57.495 --> 00:03:00.444
Add a drop of adhesive where the flower will sit.
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Dip the end of the flower into the wet adhesive.
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Insert it into the design and hold for a few seconds until the glue becomes tacky.
00:03:12.235 --> 00:03:16.455
Allow glue to fully dry before placing the design in the cooler.
00:03:16.884 --> 00:03:22.375
Hydrated glue cannot dehydrate in the moist environment and will not set properly.
00:03:24.155 --> 00:03:36.985
When adding glue to the flower stem, remember that glue adheres to glue, so apply the adhesive to both surfaces, the flower and the place where it will sit.
00:03:38.034 --> 00:03:43.425
Position the flower stem and hold a few seconds till the glue is tacky enough to hold into place.
00:03:44.594 --> 00:03:48.134
Now, here are some tips for keeping your glue tubes working.
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Clean the nozzle before replacing the cap after use.
00:03:53.185 --> 00:04:02.194
To prevent the cap from sticking, apply petroleum jelly, lotion, cooking oil, or spray Pam onto the tip and the cap.
00:04:03.215 --> 00:04:08.064
Rub your hands with oil-based product to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
00:04:08.455 --> 00:04:13.224
When finished, wash your hands with mildly hot water to help remove the glue.
00:04:14.365 --> 00:04:27.305
Store used tubes with caps securely closed, standing upright with the tip pointing down into a glass or small vase, making the tubes easier to find on a busy work table.
00:04:28.324 --> 00:04:34.064
The small caps are easy to misplace, so save used caps to replace lost ones.
00:04:35.425 --> 00:04:43.475
Seal tubes temporarily by inserting a corsage pin into the nozzle or wrapping it in plastic if you have lost your cap.
00:04:44.795 --> 00:04:47.264
When should you not use floral adhesive?
00:04:47.995 --> 00:05:19.509
When designing in foam that is already wet, when placing materials on a heavy design framework, on stems that exude excessive sap or moisture, like spring bulb flowers, in extreme hot or cold environments, with very fragile blooms or petals that tear easy In designs that may be exposed to water, when working with fresh food surfaces.
00:05:20.730 --> 00:05:29.300
Oasis floral adhesive is available in thirty-nine-gram tubes or an eight-ounce can with a squeeze bottle application.
00:05:31.199 --> 00:05:34.720
When you need a tape-like adhesive strength, use UGlu.
00:05:35.629 --> 00:05:41.959
UGlu is a dry adhesive that grips instantly and works like super strong tape.
00:05:42.560 --> 00:05:45.620
UGlu comes in strips, rolls, or dashes.
00:05:47.605 --> 00:05:54.656
Use UGlu for attaching boutonniere backs to lapels, securing materials into mechanics or form.
00:05:55.266 --> 00:06:07.865
Applying adhesive to your base surface, peel off the paper liner and press firmly, then peel away the top layer of paper if you're adding a material onto the UGlu from the top.
00:06:09.225 --> 00:06:14.475
A well-placed three-inch strip can hold up to two pounds when properly bonded.
00:06:15.446 --> 00:06:17.865
Cut UGlu with serrated scissors.
00:06:18.136 --> 00:06:23.665
Coat the blades with oil or dip in water before cutting to prevent sticking.
00:06:26.776 --> 00:06:28.776
Here are some bonding basics.
00:06:28.975 --> 00:06:30.696
Room temperature matters.
00:06:31.346 --> 00:06:37.415
Neither floral adhesive nor UGlu bonds well to hot, cold, or damp surfaces.
00:06:38.185 --> 00:06:43.065
After removing flowers from the cooler, let them warm briefly at room temperature.
00:06:43.896 --> 00:06:48.896
Remind your customers to avoid putting flowers into hot cars or freezers.
00:06:49.415 --> 00:06:54.935
Extreme temps weaken adhesive grip and can make your flowers wilt.
00:06:56.875 --> 00:06:59.165
Prep surfaces for a secure hold.
00:06:59.576 --> 00:07:05.516
Adhesives struggle to hold when they're placed on dusty, oily, or slick surfaces.
00:07:06.115 --> 00:07:08.096
Clean surfaces before bonding.
00:07:08.656 --> 00:07:13.915
Remove oils from your skin with rubbing alcohol if UGlu will be applied.
00:07:16.456 --> 00:07:22.346
Lightly rough up smooth or slick surfaces for a tighter adhesive grip.
00:07:23.886 --> 00:07:25.615
Mix and match your mechanics.
00:07:25.656 --> 00:07:27.625
Prefer wiring and taping techniques?
00:07:27.716 --> 00:07:28.685
Keep using them.
00:07:29.225 --> 00:07:35.925
But also experiment with glued accents for speed, lighter weight, and design flexibility.
00:07:36.805 --> 00:07:38.196
Try using a mix of both.
00:07:39.065 --> 00:07:44.196
Wire and tape the basic structure, and then glue your accent flowers into place.
00:07:45.555 --> 00:07:52.526
Choose 24-gauge wire for flexibility and design versatility if you're using wire in your structure.
00:07:54.036 --> 00:07:56.646
De-stress your wedding bouquets with Floralock.
00:07:57.415 --> 00:08:00.855
No one wants to watch things fall apart for a bride on her wedding day.
00:08:01.826 --> 00:08:09.565
Wedding florists know that bouquets can experience accidental abuse, being dropped, hugged, tossed, or bumped.
00:08:10.026 --> 00:08:12.216
It can damage the floral foam base.
00:08:12.795 --> 00:08:16.995
Floralock spray locks stems into the foam permanently.
00:08:17.755 --> 00:08:25.336
It absorbs into the foam, hardens the outer surfaces, and prevents stems from loosening or falling out.
00:08:26.435 --> 00:08:28.615
How do you use Oasis Floralock?
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Shake the small can well.
00:08:31.815 --> 00:08:36.485
Insert the red tube, that's taped to the side of the can, firmly into the nozzle.
00:08:37.676 --> 00:08:42.235
Place the tube between flowers into the outer edge of the foam.
00:08:42.716 --> 00:08:47.145
Spray in short bursts so that the foam absorbs slowly.
00:08:47.855 --> 00:08:50.725
Apply in multiple areas for full support.
00:08:51.416 --> 00:08:55.066
Avoid oversaturating to prevent leak back.
00:08:55.926 --> 00:08:59.235
Wash the tube with hot, soapy water so it doesn't clog.
00:09:00.015 --> 00:09:03.245
Tape the red tube back to the can for storage.
00:09:04.176 --> 00:09:08.316
Be sure you're completely finished with your design before applying Floralock.
00:09:08.796 --> 00:09:12.525
Once it dries, you won't be able to add or remove stems.
00:09:13.015 --> 00:09:17.855
If you'd like a stem removed, you can cut off the stem right at the top of the foam.
00:09:18.145 --> 00:09:19.785
Which adhesive works best?
00:09:20.145 --> 00:09:30.946
That depends on the purpose of your design, the size of the design, weight of materials, expected handling and wear, and designed mechanic strength.
00:09:32.145 --> 00:09:41.525
Experiment with floral adhesives, dip or drip, U-Glu, Floralock, or try a mix of these attachment techniques.
00:09:42.405 --> 00:09:44.995
Which adhesive works best for your design work?
00:09:45.475 --> 00:09:48.155
It depends on the needs and use of each design.
00:09:48.466 --> 00:10:01.225
Experiment with all three types of gluing products that you can purchase from your local supplier or order from oasisfloralproducts.com and choose the option that works best for your creative designs.
00:10:01.716 --> 00:10:05.316
Then let us know which gluing technique is your favorite.
00:10:11.513 --> 00:10:16.082
Smithers Oasis North America, and I want to thank you for joining us today.
00:10:16.753 --> 00:10:21.613
If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to hit subscribe.
00:10:22.013 --> 00:10:33.038
You don't want to miss the inspired solutions our upcoming guests will share with you for your personal or business growth If you have topics you want to hear, please message me.
00:10:33.447 --> 00:10:34.638
We'd love to hear from you.
00:10:35.317 --> 00:10:50.528
Until next time, I'm Sharon McGukin, reminding you that like the unfurling petals of a flower, we grow by changing form, soaking inspiration in like raindrops, absorbing energy from others like warmth from the sun.
00:10:51.077 --> 00:10:55.798
This opens us up to new ideas, and that's how we bloom.
00:00:06.009 --> 00:00:09.739
Welcome to How We Bloom, an oasis of flower ideas.
00:00:10.138 --> 00:00:20.928
I'm your host, Sharon McGukin, AIFD, AAF, PFCI, and I believe that every great success story starts with one simple idea.
00:00:21.518 --> 00:00:31.768
That's why we interview those who dare to do things differently, inspiring people who plant seeds, grow ideas, and bloom to their full potential.
00:00:32.298 --> 00:00:39.308
In this podcast, we listen, learn, explore new opportunities, and that's how we bloom.
00:00:45.240 --> 00:00:50.500
Today, we're going to talk about designing faster and easier with Oasis adhesives.
00:00:51.270 --> 00:00:56.439
Time is money for florists, designing trendy, wearable flower fashions especially.
00:00:56.990 --> 00:01:04.340
Think floral couture, floral jewelry, flower headpiece designs, and personal flowers for special events.
00:01:05.569 --> 00:01:08.230
Labor is a major expense for a flower shop.
00:01:09.079 --> 00:01:15.689
Business-savvy florists are constantly looking for faster and easier ways to work smarter, not harder.
00:01:16.469 --> 00:01:22.060
One effective shortcut is gluing flowers instead of wiring and taping them.
00:01:22.989 --> 00:01:37.599
Using Oasis specially formulated floral adhesive, often called cold glue, lets you speed up production, reduce bulk in mechanics, create lighter, more wearable, unwired floral designs.
00:01:38.879 --> 00:01:44.349
There's different types of adhesives that can serve different purposes with your designs.
00:01:45.299 --> 00:02:00.329
Floral adhesive allows you to efficiently create profitable lightweight designs like corsages, boutonnieres, wristlets, floral bracelets, and floral jewelry for weddings, prom, homecoming, and more.
00:02:01.200 --> 00:02:07.540
It's fast-drying, waterproof, and safe for fresh flowers, and it doesn't brown the petals.
00:02:08.550 --> 00:02:19.210
For easier control of the glue flow, slightly flatten the tube nozzle to an oval shape using the flat side of needle-nose or jewelry pliers.
00:02:20.550 --> 00:02:24.870
Make gluing your go-to mechanic with these fast and easy techniques.
00:02:25.710 --> 00:02:43.504
Dipping the end of a flower stem into a small puddle of adhesive or dripping the adhesive from its tube directly onto the flower stem- When dipping the flower stem into glue, work with small glue puddles because glue dries quickly.
00:02:44.474 --> 00:02:51.254
Add fresh glue when it thickens to help rehydrate the dried edges of the glue puddle.
00:02:52.544 --> 00:02:56.854
Place a small dab of the cold adhesive onto a small square of plastic.
00:02:57.495 --> 00:03:00.444
Add a drop of adhesive where the flower will sit.
00:03:01.824 --> 00:03:04.634
Dip the end of the flower into the wet adhesive.
00:03:05.675 --> 00:03:11.104
Insert it into the design and hold for a few seconds until the glue becomes tacky.
00:03:12.235 --> 00:03:16.455
Allow glue to fully dry before placing the design in the cooler.
00:03:16.884 --> 00:03:22.375
Hydrated glue cannot dehydrate in the moist environment and will not set properly.
00:03:24.155 --> 00:03:36.985
When adding glue to the flower stem, remember that glue adheres to glue, so apply the adhesive to both surfaces, the flower and the place where it will sit.
00:03:38.034 --> 00:03:43.425
Position the flower stem and hold a few seconds till the glue is tacky enough to hold into place.
00:03:44.594 --> 00:03:48.134
Now, here are some tips for keeping your glue tubes working.
00:03:48.715 --> 00:03:52.395
Clean the nozzle before replacing the cap after use.
00:03:53.185 --> 00:04:02.194
To prevent the cap from sticking, apply petroleum jelly, lotion, cooking oil, or spray Pam onto the tip and the cap.
00:04:03.215 --> 00:04:08.064
Rub your hands with oil-based product to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
00:04:08.455 --> 00:04:13.224
When finished, wash your hands with mildly hot water to help remove the glue.
00:04:14.365 --> 00:04:27.305
Store used tubes with caps securely closed, standing upright with the tip pointing down into a glass or small vase, making the tubes easier to find on a busy work table.
00:04:28.324 --> 00:04:34.064
The small caps are easy to misplace, so save used caps to replace lost ones.
00:04:35.425 --> 00:04:43.475
Seal tubes temporarily by inserting a corsage pin into the nozzle or wrapping it in plastic if you have lost your cap.
00:04:44.795 --> 00:04:47.264
When should you not use floral adhesive?
00:04:47.995 --> 00:05:19.509
When designing in foam that is already wet, when placing materials on a heavy design framework, on stems that exude excessive sap or moisture, like spring bulb flowers, in extreme hot or cold environments, with very fragile blooms or petals that tear easy In designs that may be exposed to water, when working with fresh food surfaces.
00:05:20.730 --> 00:05:29.300
Oasis floral adhesive is available in thirty-nine-gram tubes or an eight-ounce can with a squeeze bottle application.
00:05:31.199 --> 00:05:34.720
When you need a tape-like adhesive strength, use UGlu.
00:05:35.629 --> 00:05:41.959
UGlu is a dry adhesive that grips instantly and works like super strong tape.
00:05:42.560 --> 00:05:45.620
UGlu comes in strips, rolls, or dashes.
00:05:47.605 --> 00:05:54.656
Use UGlu for attaching boutonniere backs to lapels, securing materials into mechanics or form.
00:05:55.266 --> 00:06:07.865
Applying adhesive to your base surface, peel off the paper liner and press firmly, then peel away the top layer of paper if you're adding a material onto the UGlu from the top.
00:06:09.225 --> 00:06:14.475
A well-placed three-inch strip can hold up to two pounds when properly bonded.
00:06:15.446 --> 00:06:17.865
Cut UGlu with serrated scissors.
00:06:18.136 --> 00:06:23.665
Coat the blades with oil or dip in water before cutting to prevent sticking.
00:06:26.776 --> 00:06:28.776
Here are some bonding basics.
00:06:28.975 --> 00:06:30.696
Room temperature matters.
00:06:31.346 --> 00:06:37.415
Neither floral adhesive nor UGlu bonds well to hot, cold, or damp surfaces.
00:06:38.185 --> 00:06:43.065
After removing flowers from the cooler, let them warm briefly at room temperature.
00:06:43.896 --> 00:06:48.896
Remind your customers to avoid putting flowers into hot cars or freezers.
00:06:49.415 --> 00:06:54.935
Extreme temps weaken adhesive grip and can make your flowers wilt.
00:06:56.875 --> 00:06:59.165
Prep surfaces for a secure hold.
00:06:59.576 --> 00:07:05.516
Adhesives struggle to hold when they're placed on dusty, oily, or slick surfaces.
00:07:06.115 --> 00:07:08.096
Clean surfaces before bonding.
00:07:08.656 --> 00:07:13.915
Remove oils from your skin with rubbing alcohol if UGlu will be applied.
00:07:16.456 --> 00:07:22.346
Lightly rough up smooth or slick surfaces for a tighter adhesive grip.
00:07:23.886 --> 00:07:25.615
Mix and match your mechanics.
00:07:25.656 --> 00:07:27.625
Prefer wiring and taping techniques?
00:07:27.716 --> 00:07:28.685
Keep using them.
00:07:29.225 --> 00:07:35.925
But also experiment with glued accents for speed, lighter weight, and design flexibility.
00:07:36.805 --> 00:07:38.196
Try using a mix of both.
00:07:39.065 --> 00:07:44.196
Wire and tape the basic structure, and then glue your accent flowers into place.
00:07:45.555 --> 00:07:52.526
Choose 24-gauge wire for flexibility and design versatility if you're using wire in your structure.
00:07:54.036 --> 00:07:56.646
De-stress your wedding bouquets with Floralock.
00:07:57.415 --> 00:08:00.855
No one wants to watch things fall apart for a bride on her wedding day.
00:08:01.826 --> 00:08:09.565
Wedding florists know that bouquets can experience accidental abuse, being dropped, hugged, tossed, or bumped.
00:08:10.026 --> 00:08:12.216
It can damage the floral foam base.
00:08:12.795 --> 00:08:16.995
Floralock spray locks stems into the foam permanently.
00:08:17.755 --> 00:08:25.336
It absorbs into the foam, hardens the outer surfaces, and prevents stems from loosening or falling out.
00:08:26.435 --> 00:08:28.615
How do you use Oasis Floralock?
00:08:29.326 --> 00:08:31.216
Shake the small can well.
00:08:31.815 --> 00:08:36.485
Insert the red tube, that's taped to the side of the can, firmly into the nozzle.
00:08:37.676 --> 00:08:42.235
Place the tube between flowers into the outer edge of the foam.
00:08:42.716 --> 00:08:47.145
Spray in short bursts so that the foam absorbs slowly.
00:08:47.855 --> 00:08:50.725
Apply in multiple areas for full support.
00:08:51.416 --> 00:08:55.066
Avoid oversaturating to prevent leak back.
00:08:55.926 --> 00:08:59.235
Wash the tube with hot, soapy water so it doesn't clog.
00:09:00.015 --> 00:09:03.245
Tape the red tube back to the can for storage.
00:09:04.176 --> 00:09:08.316
Be sure you're completely finished with your design before applying Floralock.
00:09:08.796 --> 00:09:12.525
Once it dries, you won't be able to add or remove stems.
00:09:13.015 --> 00:09:17.855
If you'd like a stem removed, you can cut off the stem right at the top of the foam.
00:09:18.145 --> 00:09:19.785
Which adhesive works best?
00:09:20.145 --> 00:09:30.946
That depends on the purpose of your design, the size of the design, weight of materials, expected handling and wear, and designed mechanic strength.
00:09:32.145 --> 00:09:41.525
Experiment with floral adhesives, dip or drip, U-Glu, Floralock, or try a mix of these attachment techniques.
00:09:42.405 --> 00:09:44.995
Which adhesive works best for your design work?
00:09:45.475 --> 00:09:48.155
It depends on the needs and use of each design.
00:09:48.466 --> 00:10:01.225
Experiment with all three types of gluing products that you can purchase from your local supplier or order from oasisfloralproducts.com and choose the option that works best for your creative designs.
00:10:01.716 --> 00:10:05.316
Then let us know which gluing technique is your favorite.
00:10:11.513 --> 00:10:16.082
Smithers Oasis North America, and I want to thank you for joining us today.
00:10:16.753 --> 00:10:21.613
If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and be sure to hit subscribe.
00:10:22.013 --> 00:10:33.038
You don't want to miss the inspired solutions our upcoming guests will share with you for your personal or business growth If you have topics you want to hear, please message me.
00:10:33.447 --> 00:10:34.638
We'd love to hear from you.
00:10:35.317 --> 00:10:50.528
Until next time, I'm Sharon McGukin, reminding you that like the unfurling petals of a flower, we grow by changing form, soaking inspiration in like raindrops, absorbing energy from others like warmth from the sun.
00:10:51.077 --> 00:10:55.798
This opens us up to new ideas, and that's how we bloom.
