Floral Design Techniques are the “nuts & bolts” of floral design. A good understanding of basic flower arrangement techniques is essential to complete a superior design. Accomplished floral designers are continuously studying, practicing and refining floral design techniques.
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Succulents are beautiful and dramatic, perfect for use in a contemporary bridal bouquet. In this video clip Leanne creates a gorgeous bridal bouquet in an Oasis European Bridal Bouquet Holder as she demonstrates the techniques for designing with succulents.
Pave', one of the most commonly used basing techniques, as simply defined as "paving" the surface of the foam with flowers. The blooms are tucked closely together leaving no negative space in between. Height across the design should stay constant with little or no undulation. (Raising the height leads to "pillowing", yet another basing technique)
Folding and weaving foliages is a wonderful way to add interest, texture and excitement to a floral design. In this video clip Leanne demonstrates the techniques for creating a dramatic fan using Ti Leaves.
The Calla is one of the most popular flowers for weddings and their use for boutonnieres is without equal. The Calla boutonniere is simple, stylish and elegant. Most importantly the Calla boutonniere is easy to make. In this video clip Leanne shares the techniques for making fabulous Calla boutonnieres.
A properly shaped leaf can add a wonderful dynamic line to a floral design. However, it is rare that we find the perfectly shaped leaf in nature. In this video clip, Leanne demonstrates how to create sculpted leaves using wire and UGlu.
Sympathy design requires both unique materials and mechanics. In this video clip Leanne reviews the material for easel sprays, wreaths and casket sprays and she demonstrates the basic techniques for design stability and safety.
The Bird of Paradise is a large, dramatic and gorgeous blossom. It is also a flower that requires assistance to bloom fully. In this video clip Leanne demonstrates the technique for successfully opening this blossom to its greatest beauty.
One of the great joys of springtime is designing with blooming branches. Even though it may be cold outside and the tree branches are only tight little buds, you can force them to bloom early. So, go gather some branches and start designing.
The Hand-Tied Bridal bouquet is very popular for a casual summer outdoor wedding, which presents a real challenge for the floral designer. How do you keep the flower fresh and alive for a three hour or more period of time in hot sunshine? This Faux Hand-Tie Technique offers a genuine Hand-Tie appearance, and a water source for the blossoms.
Often referred to as a “Dutch Spiral” Bouquet, this hand-tie technique is created by aligning all of the flower stems in the same direction angled against the center line of the bouquet. The result is a very elegant design that can stand alone in a shallow dish of water.
Garlanding is the process of creating a garland, a linear rope-like chain of interwoven foliages and / or flowers. Garlands made of evergreen foliages are traditional during the Christmas holiday season. Garland made of foliages and flowers are often used as reception décor for weddings.
Terracing is the process of placing like materials in a stair step fashion, creating spaced horizontal levels. Terracing is used to achieve depth within a floral design and is frequently used as a basing technique.
The Ballerina Wrap is a decorative ribbon technique used to tie up the stems of a bridal bouquet. The technique can also be used on floral vases. This technique gets its name from the resemblance to the wrap used on dancer’s ankles in ballet pointe.
Feathering, also known as Frenching is the process of creating smaller florets from a single blossom. The large flower is divided into smaller sections keeping a portion of the Calyx attached. Each section is individually wired and taped. The Feathered florets are commonly used in corsages, boutonnieres, and bridal bouquets.
An armature is a decorative and / or a supportive framework for a floral design. In this video clip Leanne demonstrates the use of fresh curly willow tips which are molded into a frame designed to fit inside a cone shaped clear glass vase. Yellow callas, aspidistra, ruscus and lily grass complete the design.
The addition of fruit to a floral arrangement can be a beautiful enhancement adding interest, color and texture. It is important to use proven techniques to assure that the fruit will stay in position, not fall out of the arrangement or fade prematurely.
The addition of candles to a floral arrangement adds warmth and creates a wonderful ambience. However, there are both techniques and cautions to be considered when designing with candles.
Air taping is a method of taping used to suspend lightweight materials such as flower petals, small blossoms, and feathers. The technique consists of wrapping floral tape around itself.
A composite flower is a hand-tailored flower created by reassembling detached flower petals and other parts of blossoms and plants. The materials are wired or glues together to create a new flower. The Duchess Rose is one glamorous example of a composite flower.
An armature is a decorative and / or a supportive framework for a floral design. In this video clip Leanne demonstrates the use of fresh curly willow tips which are molded into a frame designed to fit inside a cone shaped clear glass vase. Yellow callas, aspidistra, ruscus and lily grass complete the design.