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Flower Frogs ~ Not Just for Florists Anymore

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 Metal Cage Style Flower Frog by TheRecycleista on Etsy

If you've visited an antique mall anytime in recent years, you've probably seen them. They may have been made out of graceful glass, industrial metal or pretty pottery. They could have been spiky or figural or full of holes.
We're talking about a bit of an under the radar collectible...the flower frog.

 Photo by Shannon P (that's me!)

Flower frogs come in all different styles and materials, which is very appealing to the collector! You could collect just the figural ceramic ones, the various metal industrial ones or all the different colored glass frogs.
Doing research on this topic, let me tell you, the latent hoarder collector in me is very tempted. Look at some of these beauties!

(me again)

First off, a somewhat classic design is the spiky frog, which is popular in Japanese ikebana flower arranging. It's called a Kenzan. This one is best for slender, flimsy stems.
Another fairly common style of flower frog is the clear glass variety.

Glass Flower Frogs by TheArtifactAttic on Etsy

These are great for tulips and other flowers with thick stems. These flower frogs can fit nicely into milk glass bowls and other containers. 
But it gets better!

Green Glass Flower Frogs by ByBeeVintage on Etsy

They come in colored glass as well! The big glass makers all made them...Fostoria, Fenton, Viking. And it seems the color options are endless. Amber, carnival, peach luster, black, violet...

Carnival Glass Flower Frog by CopperandTin on Etsy

Or you could go mod...

Mod Glass Flower Frog by BasicDetails on Etsy

There is quite the variety in metal as well, if your tastes run more toward the functional and industrial.
The cage design shown in the top picture of this post is somewhat easily found, sometimes they are painted green to help them blend in with the foliage.
Other options: 

Metal Flower Frog by VeesVintage on Etsy

Wire Flower Frog by StockInTrade on Etsy

This unusual wire style flower frog is great for thick stems or thin branches and would add a bit of texture to a garden industrial vignette.

Holy smokes! See what I mean? And I haven't even touched on the figural ceramics! Here's a taste, but try Googling that yourself too. You'll see some amazing examples.

Ceramic Ducks Flower Frog by PineSpringsCottage on Etsy

 Kitschy Mermaid Flower Frog by ThirstyOwlVintage on Etsy

The list seems endless. 
But what if you're not a florist? Can't arrange a flower to save your life? 
Don't worry! You could just collect flower frogs and display them or...
there are many other uses for flower frogs.
Which style is your favorite? Leave a comment below!
See "Flower Frogs ~ Not Just for Florists Anymore ~ Part Two" for display and repurposing ideas.

Also, Follow my board "Flower Frogs" on Pinterest for even more inspiration!





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