How To Make A Single Ended Spray Using Agra-Wool Base

[@linuslinus1024]

Lovely colors in the flowers. Great tip to cut stems at an angle for better insertion.

[@gabrielekullmann8875]

Sehr ,sehr schön- tolle Inspiration- Vielen Dank!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you so much 😊 🌼

[@carolsoutar4719]

Wow beautiful flowers, thanks John.

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you 🌼🙋🏼‍♂️

[@mariewinterhalter9058]

Another beautiful floral display. You are an artist. Thank You 👏👏👏

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you so much 😊

[@hannahbest2274]

Love it, you make it look so natural and easy using this new product.

[@LinaBooC-tg8ou]

Excellent work. The roses are so pretty.

[@FlowerJoos]

@@LinaBooC-tg8ou thank you 😊

[@alongtheway3840]

beautiful flowers!

[@sinaidaebseew752]

Dankeschön. Ihren Blümenstraus ist wunderschön

[@FlowerJoos]

Dankeschön! 😀🌼🙋🏼‍♂️

[@jenn9640]

A lovely single ended spray John - I love the colours and natural foliage, not sure about the Agra-wool base but I will give it a try. I love when you say, "I've just got a little bit of this and that" - then wolla you end up with a beautiful arrangement/design. Thank you John.

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you 😊sorry, I just saw your comment now.

[@vr9421]

Great to see new product putting into use and introducing about it, beautiful flower arrangement anyway as usual👌

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you! 😀🙋🏼‍♂️

[@stepps511]

Thank you, John! It's wonderful to see the product used and to know that it "works", and seemingly, works well. Beautiful design by the way. I love the ivy against the cedar. Be well, and stay safe, Friend!

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you so much! 😀 It was a nice combination of materials - I liked the fresh wintery/ spring look 😀🌷🌼

[@andreasocke3403]

Simpel wie Sie immer so schön sagen, das ist für uns Anfänger schon eine Herausforderung. 🍀 es sieht auch wieder wunderschön aus. 👍 👍 👏👏👏👏

[@jbjcjb]

Love doing funeral flowers. Love the colours. X

[@FlowerJoos]

I must admit, so do I 🌼🌷

[@sialatoatasi1500]

So beautiful I loved it . Thanks for sharing

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you so much 😊

[@reneesimmons4817]

Beautiful! Very talented!

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you 😊 😀🙋🏼‍♂️

[@meloliviaflowers3059]

Lovely arrangement as always!

[@summerwynne6425]

Really interesting to see how this works John. I’m looking forward to having a go with the Agra Wool. Your arrangement is so beautiful. A lovely design to maybe take to the cemetery for a loved one. Thank you xx

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you! Yes, this would be perfect for a rememberance design / anniversary of losing someone . It would sit quite happily outside 🌼😀🙋🏼‍♂️🌼🌼

[@rakeshpersaud5885]

Very beautiful, good job, thx for sharing, love from NY..!

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you - love to New York ( though it must be a bit chilly just now I think ) 🌬⛄️

[@judithmontesdeocazerpa1266]

😍😍😍😍😍 Precious work very nice The foam is fantastic I like it a lot The most important is that is biodegradable ♻️ and fantastic for the planet🌍 Thanks for sharing this type of foam 😊🐜🌷

[@FlowerJoos]

😊 thank you! It worked well 😀 and the item just looked the same as if it was in foam 🌼 I think the planet is happy 🌼🌷😊

[@marniedahonick7453]

John, it is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing! 🌷💐🌹

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you 😊 🌼

[@Linda98553]

That's lovely ! I think everyone should use it.

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you 😊

[@deenab6476]

Beautiful joe, never thought of using privet...thank you ..l❤️

[@FlowerJoos]

Yes, it was a good addition with nice colour 😀🙋🏼‍♂️

[@christinathompson1630]

Thank you for sharing your impressions of using the foam replacement. The result was perfect. As you say I’m sure the product will be improved as the company get feedback from florists working with it. For home, non professional users what would be really great would be something that was reusable. But I imagine that florists are the biggest customers and that obviously wouldn’t be necessary.

[@carolinemunro1557]

Its lovely love the colours 🌿

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you 😊

[@alisonprince4438]

Many thanks John ❤

[@humerafarooq3560]

Beautiful

[@humerafarooq3560]

I always watch your videos and try to copy it step by step and trust me I’ve gone better day by day, there’s one video which is my most favourite where you showed how to make a simple round bouquet with lily being the central piece, I’ve watched it over 50 times now 😂

[@margaretferguson3602]

It's been quite a while since I've seen you do a single ended spray. It's my favourite thing to do. I like the idea of being planet friendly too. Love your floral and foliage selection and colours. Beautiful as ever, John 💕

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you! It was nice to make actually. 😀 what did you think of the wool? 🌼🙋🏼‍♂️🌼

[@margaretferguson3602]

@@FlowerJoos I think it's a great idea. It seemed easy enough to use. I'm definitely going to source it out and give it a go.

[@margaretferguson3602]

@@FlowerJoos just found it on Amazon and it's not as expensive as I thought it might be. I'm going to order some now!

[@FlowerJoos]

@@margaretferguson3602 perfect - it’s worth trying out and was ideal for items like this . Not sure if you would use for other types of items but we shall try some others out 😀🙋🏼‍♂️

[@thanhmaivo3631]

😍 you are amazing!

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you 😊

[@cookingwithsap]

nice arrangement

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you 😊

[@creativedaisycrafts5318]

Great to see this product John, I've been wondering how successful it was. Moving away from foam/cello to environmentally friendly products. Following updates with interest. Thank you Liz

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you 😊 we do need to be on that path so all options open to exploring 🌼🙋🏼‍♂️

[@daenlightened8702]

Excellent

[@sabrinapena1529]

Hermoso. Soooo beauty in full

[@phaedragardeness]

I did a video on this a couple of weeks ago (comparison between Agra wool and foam) and one of the things I had wondered was if it would work better poking stems into the layers. I’m glad you addressed that! I thought it might have split the block apart.

[@FlowerJoos]

Yes - if they cut the block so the layers were vertical then I think we would automatically use it that way. I saw that they suggested using it this way on their website, so people must be finding it better to use in that form. But does it lose water retention with vertical layers? For funeral work it isn’t such an issue - but for gift work I would seek a container for it to sit within so the container aids bring a water source. Thank you for watching 😀🙋🏼‍♂️🌼 Your video was great - the more people see ideas and different people trying out products like this then the more likely they are to shift to using different options ❤️

[@elisadejong4348]

Heel mooi stuk, fantastisch

[@Ilena1]

thank you for the lesson :)

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you 😊 🌼

[@franciscacarbajal3119]

Muy bonito😊 pero una pregunta en donde consiguio la base para el oasis

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you 😊 the Agra wool base I got as a sample - so it depends if your wholesaler stocks it. But you might find it direct on line 🌼🙋🏼‍♂️

[@felicialacour6990]

Beautiful ❤️

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you!

[@savonjasamone7377]

Impressive 🧡🌼

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you 🌷🌷🌷

[@natafloristbali1829]

Beautiful..👍👍

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you 🌼🌷

[@agiveganparadise]

Beautiful sir ♥️

[@samulatautaa6972]

Lovely

[@comfortflowers120]

This is great.

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you 😊

[@magdalenakocurek7908]

Jest piękna 28.02 umarł mój Tata po walce z nowotworem. Zrobię takie kwiaty Tacie bo są piękne. Dziękuję.

[@FlowerJoos]

dziękuję - to będzie fajny projekt dla twojego taty. 🌼🙋🏼‍♂️🌸🌷🌼

[@lynnemcnab3093]

I thought this was lovely, I love the foliage of cedar and spruce (I think) and it reminded me of when I was first a subscriber years ago when you were teaching us the basics. This time, however, you were paying attention to the environment by trying out this new product which you first introduced on Friday. I love that you have done this. Maybe at some point, you would offer insight on the conditions in which flowers are grown for commercial purposes as well? Are there aspects of floral production that are changing to keep the environmental impact in mind? Thank you for making each week fresh for us.

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you! That is a good suggestion - I know a few growers so it would be interesting to hear how they grow, and what they do to reduce chemicals or waste. Glad you enjoyed the design 😀🙋🏼‍♂️🌼

[@annaclarke7627]

Looks beautiful. Until you said funeral I was thinking this would be lovely on my table for Easter, although dead me would absolutely love these. Will have to try the new medium.

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you! It’s not that different to a table design in the way it’s made - they tend to have two pointy ends, rather than the drop shape. Yes, worth trying out the medium if you can - 😀🙋🏼‍♂️

[@maggieyang6052]

Thank you John for introducing the agra wool. Do wanna give it a try, though not so sure it’s available in Hong Kong. 😉

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you - yes it is worth giving it a go. I’m not sure about Hong Kong but they seems to be increasing their coverage world wide. Greetings to Hong Kong 😀🙋🏼‍♂️🌼

[@martasochacka-duszak3028]

Me dead would be delighted with arrangment like that 😈 The alternative "foam" seems to be nice and easy in use as well

[@FlowerJoos]

Yes, foam is perfect for this type of design, but is plastic based - so this gives a biodegradable alternative . 😀🙋🏼‍♂️🌷🌼🌷

[@StarNanny]

Interesting. What was used for funerals before foam?

[@FlowerJoos]

Florists used to use a bundle of moss - maybe with chicken wire over it. And flowers might be wired before being inserted as added security

[@thaliajaguande]

Hi John. How long did the roses last in the "foam"? thanks!

[@jainmathew6897]

Nice arrangements. How much u sell

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you 😊 Pricing is a difficult question to answer as there are so many factors but roughly this could cost between £60 - £80. It depends on the time of year and the prices at your wholesaler. 😀🙋🏼‍♂️

[@tesscoleman8886]

I'd be very interested in knowing how long the arrangement last. I am moving away from foam as much as possible and this seems like a great way to go!

[@FlowerJoos]

That is true - I have heard flowers last a little less -but for funeral work then it is fine as the item is mainly outside. We shall try other designs and test out flower life 😀🌼🙋🏼‍♂️

[@tesscoleman8886]

@@FlowerJoos thanks for your reply. Now I just have to sourse it in Ireland and do a few experiments with it before I offer it to customers 😁🤞👍

[@FlowerJoos]

@@tesscoleman8886 perfect - it’s been around for over 3 years so hopefully you can source. 😀🙋🏼‍♂️

[@francesledesma5384]

Bello

[@FlowerJoos]

🌼

[@joannaurban7166]

Wow😯

[@FlowerJoos]

🌼

[@ryanhilliard1620]

Thank you for showing us a new product. How does the wool compare in price to the foam?

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you! The blocks cost around £1.35 compared to a foam block at £0.95. - so slightly more, but that might reduce if the company can increase their volumes. 🌼🙋🏼‍♂️

[@ryanhilliard1620]

@@FlowerJoos Thank you so much! That's very helpful.

[@wendipasa7109]

I really like the new wool or eco friendly floral base beautiful... Is there a price increase in the eco friendly floral foam you are using ?

[@wendipasa7109]

I also like the tie of twine

[@wendipasa7109]

So does the eco friendly foam keep florals watered the same as regular floral foam?

[@juliespeer2364]

That was so interesting and lovely to watch you work away again! You used twine instead of floral tape, obviously as tape isn't biodegradable, could you use twine on oasis brick? I've not seen anyone do so, just a question. It will be very interesting to see florists going over to this too! Chrysanthemums are difficult to arrange with, although one can cut the stem in such a way that its longer on one or two heads, but you still have short stems left. Well thank you John, so good to watch you working!

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you 😊 yes, the twine would work to secure a floral brick - rather than the plastic tape . Glad you enjoyed the video 😀🙋🏼‍♂️🌼

[@lindabryant517]

Lovely. I would like to try it and would like to know your website to order. How long should flowers last in agra wool compared to foam?

[@FlowerJoos]

Thank you! You will find it in florist wholesalers or on Amazon . We are not a retailer I’m afraid so do not have a website - just this channel! I see now Oasis have produced a range of wool bases as well. It depends what you are making and how - but the block held a good amount of water so the flowers should last in a similar way to foam . 😀🙋🏼‍♂️

[@vincentnichnadowicz4837]

My late grandfather was a floral delivery boy over a hundred years ago. He would tell me that the flowers were set in pads of moss that were a real mess to transport with all the dripping water. I guess they were very eco-friendly though. Isn't Oasis introducing more eco-friendly foams now? Thank you for sharing.

[@FlowerJoos]

Yes, the6 have created one version that is 50% biodegradable in a year - but half remains and remains. Those old versions were a lot more work - so economically foam is faster - but it’s good to explore options and look at alternatives. Foam is plastic based and ultimately will turn into micro plastics 😬 A tied sheaf is the most eco friendly and can be recut and given to others 😀🙋🏼‍♂️

[@lilwilliams7277]

Beautiful. You could try using a chopstick for a guide hole ☺️

[@FlowerJoos]

Good suggestion 😀thank you 🌼

[@windowtospirit]

Yes I tried 'chop stick' and it worked wonderfully

[@FlowerJoos]

@@windowtospirit perfect! 😀

[@kathryngalajda3553]

Let’s us know how it lasts please. I looked for it online but the only distributor in North America is in the US so being in Canada we have to deal with duties being charged. Hopefully I can find it here soon to try it. We have had a couple customers ask about a more environmental or biodegradable foam. Thanks for the tips!

[@zothanmawiiralte2153]

❤

[@memelak]

😊👏👍

[@FlowerJoos]

😀🙋🏼‍♂️

[@anamariaildefonso543]

Beautiful

[@FlowerJoos]

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