Bell Cup

Bell Cup

Bell Cup, an exotic dried product from Asia, most often from China, where special varieties of “giant” poppies are dried and shaped into oval balls with a hollow center. Their use is mainly in floristry and handicrafts due to their intriguing aesthetic qualities. Bell cups are often attached to a bamboo stick so that they can be used more simply in a bouquet. They can be easily whitened and dyed which gives you countless possibilities for your bell cup color palette.

Bell Cup - characteristics

The dried exotic attracts attention for its uncommon appearance relative to plants found in Europe. Dried poppy husks, from which the bell cup is made, have the form of oval-shaped spheres cut in 2/3 of their height. They are hollow inside, which makes them look like a wine glass. The diameter varies from 3 to even 8cm. Bell cup is an extremely durable dried exotic (the shell is hard) is resistant to the passage of time and weather conditions. Often a small hole is drilled from the bottom to which we attach a bamboo stick, so the bell cup can easily be used in dried bouquets.

Bell Cup, usage in floristry and decorative works

Most often bell cup we can meet in Advent wreaths for the home, Christmas garlands for doors and cemetery bouquets such as for All Saints' Day. It is one of the few dried plants that is resistant to atmospheric conditions, hence its use in compositions that are displayed outdoors. we then use the shells themselves, which are most often attached with hot glue to the garlands. Bell cup is also used in bouquets of dried flowers as well as live flowers. Its interesting appearance makes it give an exotic touch. It is perfect for compositions in a boho climate For bouquets we use bell cup on a bamboo stick.

Bell Cup in handicrafts

We can find bell cups in handicrafts in 3D paintings of dried flowers, Christmas centerpieces, flower boxes. The ease of dyeing and bleaching bell cup makes it easy to adapt the color to the occasional composition. An interesting application has found this exotic dried plant in compositions under the dome. We attach the bell cup to a wooden stand, then fill it with florist sponge or florist net and cover it with stabilized moss. In the shell we arrange the dried flowers, and the bell cup becomes a “vessel” in which we arrange the flowers. During the holiday season, it is popular to create garlands from the shells or attach smaller pieces to the branches of the Christmas tree with glue. if you are looking for dried flowers for a cake bell cup can be a hit in 10! It will beautifully decorate artistic cakes in a boho climate and more. 

Bell Cup from our store

At Secca you will find bell cups both on a bamboo stick and the poppy shell cups themselves. They are sold in sets of 3pcs. A whitewashed version and a black version are available. If you are looking for other bell colors write to us, we'll surely work something out ;) If you have a business remember that you can use the Secca B2B dried flowers wholesaler, where you will find a special price list for companies and a discount system.