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Extra Features and Video Online FloristsReview.com R E A D O N L I N E 25 HAND TOOLS When customers buy cut fl owers, they are often unaware of what is required to get optimum vase life out of their purchases. Scissors just don't "cut it" for trimming or recutting fl ower stems. Most consumers don't own the proper hand tools, and such items are obvious additions to cut fl ower sales. From the basic to the upscale, tools are a great addition to a gift of fl owers or as stocking- stuff ers for fl ower lovers. A solid favorite are the ARS Flower Arrangement Shears and Pruning Shears. Lightweight and reasonably priced, ARS's shears, especially the 140DX and the FL-18 models, are ideal for cutting everything from delicate fl ower stems to woody branches. Blades of high carbon tool steel retain their sharpness. Nonslip grips fi t comfortably in a hand and help prevent fatigue. And the grips are available in a variety of great colors, including red, pink, violet, green, yellow and white. arscorporation.jp/product Niwaki, a Japanese lifestyle brand dedicated to gardeners and craftsmen, off ers a more upscale assortment of tools for cut fl ower arranging and bonsai, including scissors, snips and pruners as well as kenzans (pin frogs) and even a kenzan pin straightener. A special tool is the Niwaki Rattan Tsubo Secateurs. e handles of the limited-edition pruners are wrapped with Wisteria rattan that provides a natural grip, and they are presented in a beautiful Kiribako Paulownia wooden box. Another standout tool from Niwaki are the leather-handled Mini Secateurs Japanese Pruners—perfect for fl ower arranging and smaller jobs. niwaki.com/fl oral CANDLES According to MarketWatch, the global candle market is forecast to continue to grow at a steady pace through at least 2028. And Vantage Market Research's recent analysis of the global candle market shows that rising demand for soy and scented candles is expediting market growth. Needless to say, candles are must- haves for holiday sales. Packaging is an important visual for marketing candles, and even the container and its reuse counts. Seda France off ers beautiful fragrances in elegant toile packaging. And despite the name, all products are made in the USA. Another interesting option this company off ers is private labeling, through which wholesale buyers can choose the fragrances, boxes with logos, and ribbon colors of choice. sedafrance. com/ collections/ candles An exciting new and more sustainable candle option is the Hyggelight | e Growing Candle. Hyggelight off ers a selection of 100 percent soy and naturally fragranced candles in repurposed containers. After the candles have burned, the containers can be fi lled with potting soil (not provided), and the compostable candle labels, which are embedded with fl ower seeds, can be planted, producing cheerful pots of wildfl owers—all with zero waste to discard. ese candles are available in an array of attractive organic containers and come in plastic-free packaging. thegrowingcandle.com