How To Make Artificial Plants Look More Realistic?

Make artificial plants look more realistic by positioning and shaping stems, flowers and leaves. We also recommend decorating the base of the pot using natural products to add "life" to the display.

How to make fake plant stems look real?

Fake plant stems can look very hard, uniform and flat. Add life to them by manipulating the shapes into a more natural form. Carefully use the heat from a hairdryer to soften the stem material and manipulating it into a more realistic shape.

How to make fake leaves more shiny

Leaves on new artificial plants may appear dull. This may be residue left over from the manufacturing process. To create a natural sheen, try some of the following tips. Water is essential for live plants. They often have a dewy sheen first thing in the morning, making them look sparkling. To replicate this effect, use a spray bottle to spray a light mist over the leaves. For non-porous leaves, wipe with a damp sponge. When regular maintenance is not convenient, hairspray or professional artificial plant sprays last longer and can provide excellent results. It is also worth remembering that dust can reduce the desired shine of artificial leaves, so don't let it build up. Specialist artificial flower cleaning products can also help prevent dust buildup.

Tips for ‘fluffing’ artificial leaves and foliage

When manufactured, artificial plants are tied into tight shapes and are often heavily packaged to protect them. Once unpacked, it’s common to find that the plants are reluctant to return to their natural shape. Carefully unwrap all the stems and separate the flowers and leaves and the plants will come to life. Many of these plants are symmetrical, which can make them look unnatural. Trim away some of the leaves and smaller stems to create a more natural look – be careful not to go too far! Remember that plastic stems often have wire inside them to bend them into shape. This can make them difficult to cut with standard scissors, so choose good quality scissors, wire cutters or pruning shears.

Bend and telescope

Another way to enhance realism is to bend and shape the stems. Tilt the leaves or flowers into different positions so they face in different directions. Sometimes, the stems and leaves may be reluctant to be manipulated. Heating them up can help, so use a hair dryer on low heat. Keep them in place until they cool so they retain their new shape.

Steam

Leaves and flowers may become wrinkled after being stored in a box before purchase. Gentle steam can help loosen and unfold the leaves. Be very careful if you use either of these methods. Wear protective gloves and don't apply heat for too long. The heat from steam or hot air can burn the skin and damage the product.