My favorite faux branches for under $12 a stem are these olive branches from Afloral. Tips for making your faux branches look more realistic: 1. Always buy top quality faux branches 2. Fluff the branches 3. Don’t forget to bend the main branch itself 4. Cut the stem to fit your vase perfectly 5. Use a brown crayon to add a few dark highlights to the branch and leaves LTKhome LTKstyletip LTKfindsunder50