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Where to Buy 4-Inch Plastic Container Bowls for Cylinder Vase Arrangements

When building elevated arrangements on cylinder vases, a 4-inch plastic container bowl (often called a Lomey dish or design bowl) sits on the vase rim to hold floral foam.

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Money-Saving Tip

Ask your local florist if they'll sell you a few bowls. Wholesale often requires bulk purchases, and bowls typically come only in green or white, not clear.

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