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c/florists•avery_rossavery_ross•14d agoProlific Poster

Pro tip: I was using way too much water in my floral foam for years

A new hire in my shop pointed out my arrangements were leaking all over the tables, and I realized I was basically drowning the foam. How do you guys judge the right amount of water for a fresh block?
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laura_schmidt82
The sink soak method is a classic, but it's still a guess. I weigh my dry block first. After it's fully soaked, I weigh it again. The difference is exactly how much water it holds. I write that number on the block with a marker. Now I know to only pour that much water next time. No more guessing, and no more leaks.
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jasonallen
jasonallen14d ago
My old mentor swore by the sink soak method.
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taylor.reese
That seems like a lot of work for a sponge.
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