TL;DR

• Waterproof adhesive tape and taper candles are two of the most underused tools in the average flower shop — not because florists don't need them, but because neither gets enough credit for what it actually does.

• Waterproof tape is not the same as floral tape. It's stronger, it grips wet surfaces, it holds foam securely in containers, and it doesn't give up mid-arrangement the way standard stem wrap does under pressure.

• Taper candles are a revenue opportunity most retail florists are leaving on the table. They add perceived value to arrangements, they sell as add-ons, and they're what clients are already buying from gift shops and grocery stores when florists don't offer them.

• Right now, The Florist Supply Shop is running a buy-one-get-one on waterproof adhesive tape (code BOGOTAPE) and 10% off all candles (code CANDLES10) — both valid while supplies last.

• These aren't clearance items. They're tools worth actually using, and both deals are worth stocking up on before they're gone.

There's a category of florist supplies that doesn't get talked about much. Not because they aren't useful — but because they don't have the visual drama of a beautiful wrap or the obvious necessity of a foam block. They're the supporting cast. The things that make your arrangements hold together longer, look more considered, and sell at a higher average ticket.

Waterproof adhesive tape and taper candles both live in this category. And if your shop isn't reaching for both regularly, you're probably working harder than you need to.

Waterproof Adhesive Tape: Not Floral Tape's Cousin — Its Tougher Sibling

Florists who haven't worked with waterproof adhesive tape often assume it's a variation on the standard floral tape in their toolkit. It isn't. The two tools are built for different jobs, and knowing the difference changes how you approach certain design problems.

Standard floral tape — the stretchy, self-adhering stem wrap — is designed for dry applications: binding stems, wrapping wire, creating corsage work. It's excellent at what it does. But it's not built for wet surfaces, it doesn't carry meaningful load, and it's not what you want securing a foam brick in a container.

Waterproof adhesive tape is built for exactly that scenario. The cloth-fiber construction gives it structural integrity that paper or standard adhesive tapes can't match. It bonds to wet surfaces — which matters enormously when you're working with soaked foam, water-filled containers, and stems that are actively hydrating. And it doesn't leave behind the sticky residue that makes surfaces difficult to clean between uses.

The practical applications are broader than most florists initially think.

Securing foam in containers. This is the primary use case. A foam brick that shifts during transport ruins the arrangement — stems pull loose, the design collapses, water distributes unevenly. Waterproof tape crossed over the foam and attached to the container rim holds the mechanics in place regardless of what happens in the back of a delivery van. For florists doing event work where arrangements travel significant distances, this is not optional.

Anchoring mechanics in event installations. For large floral installations — arches, altar arrangements, hanging pieces — structural mechanics need to be held in place for hours without slipping. Waterproof tape handles the physical load and the moisture exposure that these environments create simultaneously.

Reinforcing vase arrangements before delivery. A clean strip of waterproof tape over the stem grid or mesh in a vase arrangement adds security without showing. The arrangement looks exactly the same; it's just less likely to shift when a driver takes a corner.

Repairing and adapting mid-production. When foam doesn't quite fit a container, when a cage shifts, when you need to hold something in place while an adhesive cures — waterproof tape is the tool you reach for when nothing else has enough grip.

The floral tape, adhesive, and foam comparison article on the Learning Center walks through the full mechanics decision tree — including when waterproof tape is the right call versus floral tape or floral adhesive. Worth a read if your team is still using stem wrap for jobs that need a stronger grip.

What makes the current deal worth acting on: the BOGOTAPE promotion gives you two rolls for the price of one. For a product this versatile — used across event work, everyday arrangements, and production prep — stocking a meaningful quantity makes sense. Two rolls becomes four, which covers a solid stretch of production without reordering.

Use code BOGOTAPE at checkout. Valid through the end of the year or while supplies last. Browse the store supplies and tools collection to add it to your next order.

Taper Candles: The Add-On Most Florists Are Giving Away to Gift Shops

Here's an honest question: when a client orders flowers for a dinner party, a holiday table, or a romantic anniversary, where are they buying their candles?

If your shop doesn't carry them, the answer is probably a home goods store, a grocery store, or a gift boutique. And that's a sale that should have been yours.

Taper candles have a long and legitimate history in floral design. Florists have been pairing them with arrangements for decades — in centerpieces, as display styling, as stand-alone gifts. The combination of flowers and candlelight is one of the most reliably atmospheric pairings in design. It's not a trend. It's a perennial.

What has changed is the expectation around them. Clients are more design-literate than they used to be. They're shopping from boutiques, following designers on social media, and noticing when arrangements are styled with candles. When you offer candles as an add-on — especially taper candles in colors that coordinate with your most popular arrangement palettes — you're not pitching them something extra. You're completing a look they already have in their head.

The retail case is simple. A $75 arrangement with a pair of taper candles as a suggested add-on at $12–$15 becomes a $90 sale with minimal additional production time. For gifting occasions — birthdays, hostess gifts, holiday tables — the candle elevates the perceived value of the entire purchase in a way that an extra stem or a slightly larger vase doesn't.

The event case is even stronger. For florists doing wedding and event work, taper candles in coordinating colors are part of the tablescape conversation. Clients who are already sourcing them from a rental company or a home goods store would often prefer to source them from their florist — fewer vendors, better color coordination, simpler logistics. If you're not offering them, you're leaving the table half-set.

Color selection matters more than florists expect. A taper candle in a coordinating color — deep burgundy alongside a fall arrangement, soft ivory alongside a garden-style spring bouquet, warm amber for a Thanksgiving centerpiece — reads as intentional and designed. A white candle on every arrangement reads as an afterthought. When you stock a small palette of colors that rotate with your seasonal offerings, the candle stops being an add-on and becomes part of the design.

The 10% off promotion on all candles with code CANDLES10 makes this the right moment to test the category seriously. Stock a few colors, put them in your display, and see what happens when customers can see them alongside finished arrangements rather than imagining them separately.

Use code CANDLES10 at checkout. Valid while supplies last. Browse candles in the store supplies and tools collection. View the listed white taper candles.

Why These Two Products Work Well Together

On the surface, waterproof tape and taper candles don't have much in common. One is a structural mechanic; the other is a design element. But both share the same underlying story: they're supplies that florists underinvest in because their value isn't obvious until you've experienced it.

The florist who starts securing foam with waterproof tape saves remakes. The florist who starts offering taper candles increases their average order value. Neither change is dramatic. Both are cumulative — and they compound across every busy week and every event season.

For shops that are thinking about where to find easy operational and revenue wins without adding complexity, these are two of the lower-friction adjustments available. They work with what you already do, they serve customers you already have, and they both have credible, practical reasons behind them — not just because there's a promotion running.

The promotion is just a good reason to stock up now rather than later.

FAQ

What's the difference between waterproof adhesive tape and regular floral tape?

Standard floral tape is a self-adhesive, stretchy stem wrap designed for dry applications — binding corsage stems, wrapping wire, wearable work. It doesn't bond reliably to wet surfaces. Waterproof adhesive tape is a stronger, cloth-fiber tape built specifically for wet conditions — securing foam in containers, holding mechanics during transport, and anchoring structural elements in event installations. They're different tools for different jobs.

How wide is the waterproof adhesive tape in the BOGOTAPE promotion?

The tape in the current promotion is .5" wide — a practical width for securing foam edges, crossing over container rims, and applying in tight spaces without overlapping blooms or stems.

Does waterproof tape show in finished arrangements?

When applied correctly — along the rim of the container or beneath the foam surface — it doesn't show. The tape is green, which helps it blend with foliage. For arrangements where the mechanics are fully concealed, it's completely invisible to the end recipient.

What colors of taper candles work best alongside floral arrangements?

Ivory and white are the most versatile — they pair with any arrangement palette without competing. Beyond neutrals, the strongest pairings tend to be seasonal: deep burgundy or rust for fall and winter work, soft blush or sage for spring and summer, warm amber for Thanksgiving and harvest designs. Keep a small rotating palette that mirrors your seasonal wrap and container choices.

Can taper candles be included in a delivered arrangement?

Yes, with care. Taper candles should be packed separately from the arrangement in the delivery packaging — include them in a small sleeve or kraft bag alongside the arrangement rather than placed directly in the flowers. Include a care card note on where to position them. Candles that arrive alongside a delivered arrangement feel like a considered gift; candles stuffed into the arrangement feel like an afterthought.

How do I introduce candles as an add-on without it feeling forced?

Display them visually alongside finished arrangements in your shop rather than in a separate retail section. When a customer is selecting an arrangement, being able to see the candles next to the flowers — especially in coordinating colors — makes the pairing feel natural. Online, add candles as a suggested add-on in the product selection flow. The key is context: customers need to see the pairing, not just be told about it.

Is the BOGOTAPE deal one per customer or unlimited?

The BOGOTAPE promotion is valid through the end of the year or while supplies last. There's no stated per-customer limit — stock up accordingly. Given the everyday utility of waterproof tape across production work, having several rolls on hand isn't overstocking; it's being prepared.

Are the candles scented or unscented?

The listed TFSS white taper candles are unscented. Their fragrance-free design avoids competing with food or floral scents.

Two deals worth stocking up on before they're gone: buy-one-get-one waterproof adhesive tape with code BOGOTAPE, and 10% off all candles in the store supplies and tools collection with code CANDLES10. Both valid while supplies last.