Florist thread, or twine for hand tying

[peggy70130]

A while ago we ran out of our florist twine, or thread. The small spools of string used to hold a hand-tied bouquets, it comes either waxed, or unwaxed. Apparently the manufacturer has stopped making the small, regular size. They have huge spools available, but it's difficult to hold in your hand. I've searched online under both florist thread, and florist twine, and only find the huge spool of it now.

Does anyone know of a source for this? What does everyone else use on hand-tieds?

 

[bootcampguy]

We use Oasis Bandwire in the Naural, Product number #2640.....

 

[peggy70130]

Thanks! I'll check into that.

 

[Kristine]

zip ties for bouquets with hardy stems.

oasis/Atlantic oasis tape works well too.

 

[anytimeflowers]

You know, I have always used a couple wraps of #9 acetate and then pin it. I've never used the binding wire. The other thing you can do Peggy is wrap a couple of full length pieces of 22G wire with florist tape and use that.

 

[Toddxxx]

We use Raffia

 

[herndonflorist]

We use the clear rubber bands. You can find them in the grocery store hair accessory section. They are perfect for hand ties, work just like a rubber band, but are invisible once the flowers are put in a vase.

 

[sandytf]

I was taught be a European designer to use raffia soaked in water.