Cut foam to fit container
Use a knife to cut through dry or wet foam. Fit the foam into a leakproof container.

Tip: Use floral tape (clear or green) to secure foam to any container that is not fitted with teeth on the bottom. Floral tape will hold up, even when it gets wet.

Make watering openings
Stick a small knife into the foam in about 6 places. Twist slightly to make a small "x" shaped hole. This will help get water deep inside the foam.

Cut corners
Foam should stand about 1" higher than the sides of the container. Cut off corners of foam at an angle.

Water foam
Add water slowly to the floral foam, especially in the watering openings made previously. Foam must be thoroughly soaked in order to keep your arrangement fresh.

Tip: Soak the floral foam thoroughly before adding flowers, at least 10-20 minutes, an hour or more if possible.

Soak foam
Before adding fresh flowers, soak the floral foam for 10-20 minutes. It must be wet all the way through. It is recommended that floral foam be used only once.

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