- 1). Decide on the ultimate design of your floral arrangement. Look at pictures in magazines or on the internet, such as a Google Image Search for floral arrangements (see Resources) for inspiration.
- 2). Soak the block of foam in the bucket of water. When Oasis foam arrives, it is dry, light and a pale green color. When it's soaked through, the foam takes on a darker green color and is a bit heavier.
- 3). Cut the the foam with the floral knife to fit the dish you intend to use. Shape it carefully so that it fills the base completely, using the dish itself as a guide. Place the foam in the dish.
- 4). Cut the flowers to the length needed for your arrangement. Leave an inch or so to poke into the foam to hold them steady. Make sure the ends of the flowers are cut at an angle, as this allows them to take in more water and stay fresher longer.
- 5). Use a cut-off flower stem to poke shallow impressions in the foam to mark the points where the flowers will go for your arrangement.
- 6). Push the flowers into the Oasis foam at the marks you made earlier. Start at the center of the arrangement and work your way outward. Be sure to push them in as far as you can, but angle them correctly before you insert, as the foam does not bounce back afterward---you only want to insert it once.
- 7). Place the arrangement on a table, visible and beautiful. Water it every few days, when the foam starts to feel dry.
When the flowers are dead, throw away the foam and the flowers and start a fresh arrangement.