Who among us doesn’t know the feeling? A beautiful bunch of flowers sits on the table, brings colour to the room, and within a week the heads are drooping. That’s exactly where a new product range comes in, one we’re presenting with genuine enthusiasm: our wooden flower model kits from Revell.
Three models, countless parts, and a result that lasts. But really, it’s about so much more than decorative woodwork. It’s about a crafting tradition that connects generations, about quiet evenings with the family, and about the special pride of being able to point to something you’ve created yourself.
An Age-Old Human Longing: Flowers That Last
The idea of transforming fleeting blossoms into something permanent is as old as human creativity itself. The Roman historian Pliny the Elder already reported in antiquity on precious, perfumed flower wreaths made from papyrus bark and silk. The original home of the artificial flower craft is thought to be Egypt, and flower-making was indeed held in high regard at the time and considered a true art, since only the wealthiest noble households could afford artificial flowers.
Over the centuries, different cultures kept this tradition alive in their own distinct ways. In Korea, for example, there was a unique tradition called Jihwa, in which artificial flowers were made from paper and silk. They were used at important state ceremonies, Buddhist and shamanistic rituals, and at the royal court.
In China, paper flowers were part of memorial festivals during which families visited the graves of their ancestors and laid flowers. The act of creating flowers that would not wilt was always a symbolic gesture: an expression of permanence in a transient world.
Huguenot emigrants brought the art of flower-making from France to Berlin around 1780 and established a flower manufactory there. Their success led to the founding of flower manufactories in other German states as well. The artificial flower craft was therefore deeply embedded in German culture long before the word “home décor” even existed.
Botanical Building: The New Trend Blooming in Living Rooms
Today, this centuries-old tradition is experiencing a modern renaissance under the name “Botanical Building”. Current interior design trends revolve around creating a calm, natural, and sustainable environment, with natural materials such as wood, stone, and bamboo gaining increasing importance. At the same time, interest in biophilic design is growing strongly, and according to Houzz, searches for indoor plant decoration rose by 35 percent in 2024, reflecting a growing appreciation for greenery in the home.
We at Revell have picked up on this trend and taken it one step further. Instead of preserved plants or plastic flowers, we work with wood as a natural, warm material that not only looks convincing but gives the finished model a quality you can simply feel. And then there’s the detail that makes this kit truly special: the integrated scent ring. Because a real bunch of flowers always engages all the senses, and that’s exactly what we wanted to achieve with our wooden flowers too.
Model Building With the Family: Why These Kits Are More Than Just Decoration
Now comes the part that might surprise you as experienced model builders. We’re used to sitting alone at the workbench, focused, quiet, absorbed in sprues and brushstrokes. Our wooden flower range opens up an entirely new dimension: building together as a whole family.
Because what happens when you put one of these kits on the table? You attract curiosity. Your children or grandchildren ask what it’s going to become. Your partner pulls up a chair. Suddenly you’re all sitting together, fitting petal after petal into place, talking, laughing, and creating something shared. The recommended age of 14 and above is not a barrier but a starting point: younger children can watch, help out, and share in the excitement.
The click-together system of our wooden flower kits is designed to be intuitive and requires no glue, no specialist tools, and no years of modelling experience. This is not a simplification at the expense of quality, but a deliberate invitation. Flowers are always wonderful as decoration, whether in your own home or as a gift for friends and family, and individually crafted flowers add a particularly personal touch. When those flowers have been built together by the whole family, they carry a story within them.
The Three Models at a Glance: Something for Every Taste
Our current wooden flower range comprises three kits, each differing slightly in character and complexity, offering the right starting point for everyone.
The Blossom Festival is the most elaborate of the three models. With 360 parts, a height of 32 cm, and a width of 22 cm, the result is a floral arrangement that looks deceptively real. This model lends itself particularly well to a group project, because there are many steps that can be divided up. Who builds the large blooms, who assembles the vase, who fits the scent ring. You can find it directly in the Revell shop.
The Dream of Roses is aimed at everyone with a soft spot for the queen of flowers. With 326 parts and a height of 30 cm, the result is a rose bouquet that astonishes with its delicacy. The rose has been venerated since antiquity as a symbol of love, passion, and beauty, and the finished model carries that symbolism forward without ever losing a single petal. As a Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day gift that the recipient builds themselves, this set is an idea you won’t soon forget. You’ll find it at revell.com/products/dream-of-roses.
The Flower Garden, finally, is the most compact and accessible kit in the range. With 181 parts and a height of 27 cm, it offers an ideal entry point for younger family members or for anyone who wants to first try out whether Botanical Building is for them. The variety of different blossom shapes makes it the most colourful of the three models and brings the charm of a summer meadow straight into the living room. You’ll find it at revell.com/products/flower-garden.
Why Wood Is the Perfect Material for This Kit
As model builders, you know: the material makes all the difference. Plastic has its place, but wood carries a warmth and tactility that no synthetic material can match. Wood is a timeless and versatile material that continues to grow in significance and appears in a wide variety of interior elements. That’s precisely why we chose it for our flower range.
A finished wooden model radiates a calming, organic presence in any room. It suits modern and traditional interior styles alike, looks just as at home on the dining table as on the desk, in the hallway, or on the bedside table. And unlike cut flowers, which wilt within days, a wooden bouquet stays as beautiful as the day it was built for years to come.
This is especially true for rooms where real plants would stand little chance. No natural light? No problem. No green thumb? No obstacle. If you don’t have a balcony or garden, or simply lack the knack for keeping plants alive, these wooden flowers can brighten your home permanently, without ever needing to be watered, because they simply cannot wilt.
The Build as an Experience: Meditation, Conversation, and Quality Time
Many of you will know that state of mind you reach when building takes you completely into the moment. The focus on small steps, the way parts click into place, the slowly emerging whole. That’s exactly the experience our wooden flowers offer, and they offer it in a form that appeals to people who have never held a model kit in their hands before.
That is the real strength of this range as a family project. A model aircraft or tank requires a certain level of prior knowledge and tends to appeal primarily to people with a technical interest. A wooden bouquet, on the other hand, sparks universal enthusiasm. It looks beautiful before it’s finished. It reminds people of something familiar. And it ends with a result that earns a prominent spot in the home.
The next time you’re looking for an activity that brings all generations together at one table, without screens, without electricity, without any need for explanation, the answer might just be a wooden kit that smells of spring.
The Perfect Gift for Craft Enthusiasts and Non-Builders Alike
As experienced modellers, you’ve probably already found it difficult to explain the joy of model building to others. Our wooden flower range solves that problem elegantly, because the result speaks for itself. Nobody needs to explain why you’d spend hours fitting together wooden petals when the finished bouquet sitting on the table enhances every room.
That also makes these kits a great gift for people who have never had anything to do with model building. Whether for a birthday, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or simply as a surprise: a kit that results in something truly beautiful is always a good idea. And when you plan to build it together, the gift becomes a shared experience at the same time.
All three models are available directly in the Revell shop. The Flower Garden starts with a manageable 181 parts, making it an ideal entry point, while the Blossom Festival with its 360 parts gives even experienced builders plenty to do.
Technical Details of the Three Kits
Blossom Festival (Art. no. 00630) 360 parts, height 32 cm, width 22 cm, recommended age 14 and above. Contents: wooden kit for flowers and vase, integrated scent ring, assembly instructions. Available at revell.com/products/blossom-festival.
Dream of Roses (Art. no. 00631) 326 parts, height 30 cm, width 22 cm, recommended age 14 and above, price: €29.99 incl. VAT. Contents: wooden kit for rose bouquet and vase, integrated scent ring, assembly instructions. Available at revell.com/products/dream-of-roses.
Flower Garden (Art. no. 00632) 181 parts, height 27 cm, width 22 cm, recommended age 14 and above. Contents: wooden kit for flower bouquet and vase, integrated scent ring, assembly instructions. Available at revell.com/products/flower-garden.
