ABOUT US

6 years ago we were checking out wood flowers for our daughters wedding. When they came in I started experimenting with them and soon developed a passion...and love for the craft we have since sold over a thousand arrangements and bouquets.. what makes my day is when someone who bought from me years ago comes up and says, "I still have my first arrangement and it is as beautiful now as it was then!"

ABOUT OUR FLOWERS

Sola wood flowers (or shola) are an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to cut flowers. Made from the renewable wood of a marshy plant (not tapioca or cassava as commonly misunderstood), sola wood flowers look like real flowers and last a lifetime.
Sola flowers are easy to dye and are popular for bridal bouquets, DIY crafts and interior decoration.
What are sola wood flowers made from?
Sola (or ‘shola’) wood flowers are made from a plant called Aeschynomene aspera. It’s a plant that grows wild in marshy areas. Because it grows quickly, it is a renewable resource and one of the lightest known woods. It feels very similar to balsa wood.

The plant has a layer of bark that covers the internal, cork-like center of the plant (called the ‘cream’). In most flowers, the bark is stripped and the center is made into thin sheets. It is these sheets that are hand-cut to make sola wood flowers.

Sometimes, the bark is left on before the creation of sheets, creating a unique two-tone effect on the flower. These are called ‘bark’ or ‘skin flowers’.

How are sola flowers made?
We’ve already told you about where the wood comes from, but how are the flowers actually created? Every single sola flower is created by hand and no machines are used. Every flower is composed of petals that are hand-cut from the delicate sola wooden sheets, and then composed to create gorgeous, realistic flowers. It’s an artisanal process that can’t be mechanized. At Joyful florals we hand dye, airbrush or hand paint your flowers to make them even more beautiful and realistic! Then, we treat them with a process that keeps them soft and pliable so they last and last. We hope you enjoy your flowers for years and years. Reachout to us anytime at
joyfulfloralsco@gmail.com