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Mechanics and Supplies
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Containers•anything that holds water can be used
•the container should help to express the idea the designer has in mind.
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Containers•should add to the appearance of the arrangement
•should harmonize with the design and environment
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Containers•are selected based upon characteristics such as texture, shape, size and color
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Texture•depends largely on the material the container is made of
•usually glass, glazed pottery, plastic, wood, metal and paper mache
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Texture•vary according to finish•smooth finish usually has a fine texture
•rough finishes usually have a more coarse texture
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Texture•should be compatible with flowers
•fine textured containers should be used for arrangements with roses and lilies
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Texture•rough textured containers require coarser materials such as daisies and zinnias
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Shape•one of the most important characteristics
•often determines the form of the design
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Shape•containers should have clean lines and not be highly decorated
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Shape•highly decorated containers take away from the arrangement
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Shape•containers in the shape of clowns or cars, etc should only be used for special occasions
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Size•principles of scale and proportion should be used to select the right container for the arrangement
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Size•size of the container must create a feeling of stability and harmony with the arrangement
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Color•must harmonize with the color of the flowers
•containers that do not blend with the arrangement call attention to themselves and away from the flowers
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Color•blending of colors is preferable to contrasting
•green containers that echo the foliage are commonly used
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Color•other commonly used colors include tan, brown, gray and white
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Floral foam•most commonly used material for holding the stems of flowers.
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Holding devices•chicken wire and needle point holders have limited used as holding devices
•chicken wire may be used with floral foam to support heavy items in large arrangements
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Needlepoint holders•may be used in arrangements with few flowers or where floral foam would be visible
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Floral Foam•soft, absorbent, lightweight material
•stems of the flowers take up water through the foam
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Floral Foam•Oasis is the most commonly known commercial name for floral foam
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Floral Foam•different densities of floral foam are available for various uses
•foam should be thoroughly soaked with a preservative solution before use
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Floral Foam•manufacturer recommends using the free-float method for soaking
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Free-float method•place block of foam in a bucket or container filled with preservative treated water to a height greater than the foam
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Free-float method•as the foam absorbs water it will sink
•when 1/4 inch of the foam remains above water the block is saturated and ready for use
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Free-float method•make sure the foam is thoroughly soaked
•dry spots in the foam can cause flowers to wilt
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Adhesive materials•four types of adhesive materials are used most commonly by florists
•used to help secure the mechanics of the arrangement
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Anchor Tape•anchor tape secures floral foam to the container
•available in 1/2 inch and 1/4 inch widths
•1/4 inch is preferred because it takes up less space
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Anchor Tape•available in green, white and transparent
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Anchor Tape•green tape is used on green containers
•white tape is used on white containers
•green tape is easier to hide in floral arrangements
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Stem wrap •also called floral tape•waxed, stretchy tape that only sticks to itself
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Stem wrap•used primarily in corsage work to create stems for the flowers used in the corsage
•used to hide wires or picks in dry or silk arrangements
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Stem wrap•1/2 inch is the most common width of floral wrap used
•sold in green and white, some other colors may also be available depending on the season
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Floral Adhesive Clay•sticky material similar to play dough
•comes in a flattened strip wound into a coil with waxed paper between the layers
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Floral Adhesive Clay•two common brands are “Cling” and “Sure-Stik”
•used to fasten anchor pins or to anchor needlepoint holders
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Floral Adhesive Clay•will not stick to a wet surface•leaves sticky mark on the surface
•be cautious of use on expensive containers
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Hot Glue•used with silk flowers and with fresh flowers, especially in making wrist corsages
•must be used with caution as the glue is very hot
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Cutting tools•use tools correctly • practice proper maintenance for longer life of the tool
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Floral Knives•used for cutting stems only, never used for cutting wires
•will dull the knife•knives that make a clean cut will not pinch the stems
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Floral knives•keep the knife sharp you will be less likely to cut yourself
•knife is held between the thumb and forefinger
•cutting toward yourself at an angle
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Floral Knives•do not try to cut hard woody stems with a knife.
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Florist Shears•can be used for cutting stems
•can pinch stems•primarily used for cutting wire and ribbon
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Ribbon Shears•cutting ribbon and decorative foil
•never use for cutting stems or wire
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Wire cutters•used for cutting wires and the stems of artificial flowers that contain wire
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Pruning shears•cutting heavy stems too large to be easily cut with a knife or florist shears
•used for cutting stems up to one half inch in diameter
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Picks•wooden and steel picks are used
•used mainly in funeral designs, wreath making and artificial and dried arrangements
•used to add length or support
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Picks•attached with a pick machine
•make it easier to insert plant material into styrofoam or other holding device.