A handy device that
has been around since the mid 1800’s, the pin frog has been one of the most
helpful tools for florist when creating an arrangement. The purpose of
the frog is to hold flowers firmly in one place. More commonly known as a
flower frog, they are made with materials such as metal, plastic, or ceramic.
(PICTURED: examples
of the variations pin frogs)
Frogs are
traditionally kept in a round shape. This allows them to sit nicely at the base
of a vase or bowl and for easy maneuvering when placing flowers.
(Pictured: Pin Frog exposed
in glass cylinder surrounded by blue fire glass)
Florist and floral designers love using pin frogs because of there eco-friendly component. Unlike some flower holders that are only good
for a one time use; the pin frog is easy to clean and reuse for future
projects.
We carry four
different sized metal pin frogs ranging from 1”, 2”, 3” & 4” wide that are
covered with rows of spikes. Our frogs have some weight to them which makes
them terrific for submerging in water, gravel, river rocks or fire glass.
(Pictured: Pin frog submerged
in fire glass & water while still holding flowers in place.)
DESIGNING WITH PIN FROGS
STEP 1:
Choose the vase, cylinder or bowl you would like to use for your arrangement
and set aside with the flowers you will be using. Select a pin frog that will
fit into the vase you’ve selected. Cut the stem of the flowers until they reach
the length you desire. Place the frog into the vase and begin to stick the
flowers one by one into the spiky surface of the frog.
Vasesource has its roots in New York City, where it was founded in
1998 by Itzik Yakobi, a man with grand designs on the floral
industry. Our aim is to provide an exceptional range of products
with personalized customer service. In 2014 Vasesource acquired
YBS Imports, a move that gave wholesale florists access to our
unique designs. Today we supply floral studios, event planners,
hotels and online stores along the East Coast, across the nation,
and around the world.