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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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.
This is a wonderful time to be a floral designer. Hundreds of new flower varieties appear in the market every year. But, what do you do when you find a new flower? Rarely, do the flowers come with care instructions and often the wholesale seller doesn’t even know the name. Doing your own research before you sell the product is key to customer happiness and your success.