Chapter 6 Unit 6

1. What are the various containers used for floral arrangements? 2. What are basic mechanics and supplies used in floral design?

 Mechanics: All the materials used by a designer for placing and holding flowers.

 Anything that holds water.  Should add to the appearance of the flower arrangement.

 Glass, Glazed Pottery, Wood, Metal  Texture should be compatible to the arrangement.

 Most important characteristic.  Most Common: Vases, Bowls, Pedestals, Baskets  Shape of container determines floral design.

 Flowers should times the height of container.  Container should not be larger than the arrangement.

 Color of container should match the flowers.  Most common colors: Green, Tan, Brown, Gray, White

 Most common material used to hold flowers.  Bought in cases of 48 (3”x4”x9”)  Soak foam in warm water

 4 kinds of adhesive materials are used in the floral business.

 Waterproof or Anchor Tape: Secure Oasis in container. Color Green, White, Transparent  Stem Wrap or Floral Tape: Waxed stretchy material only sticks to itself. Color Green, White  Floral Adhesive Tape: Anchor Pins, Plastic Holder  Hot Glue: Melted and used on floral arrangements.

 Floral Knives: Cutting stems only.  Very fast to use.

 Florist Shears: Slow to use on flowers.  Mostly used for Wire and Ribbon

 Ribbon Shears: Used for cutting ribbon only.

 Wire Cutters: Used to cut wire and stems of artificial flowers.

 Pruning Shears: Used to cut the stems of woody plants

 Wooden Picks: Used in floral arrangements that use dried materials.  Colors: Green, Natural Wood

 Steel Pick: Attached to the stem of the plant.  Makes it easier to stick the material into foam on an arrangement.

 Steel Pick Machine: Attach steel pick to stem of plant.