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Floral Design ToolsFloral Design Tools
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1. To identify tools and materials used in floral design
2. To learn proper usage of floral tools
3. To understand basic mechanics of floral design
ObjectivesObjectives
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3IntroductionIntroduction
• Proper tools and equipment are needed to create attractive floral arrangements
• Some are specialized tools
• Many are common tools and supplies
• Many materials are inexpensive
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4MechanicsMechanics
• Devices or techniques used to secure floral materials in a design
• Generally hidden from view
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• Known as floral foam or Oasis®
• Provides a support for fresh flowers and foliage
• Wicks water to flowers
• Must be thoroughly soaked before use
Water Holding FoamWater Holding Foam
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6Water Holding FoamWater Holding Foam
• Sold in a variety of shapes and sizes
• Commonly sold as bricks or rounds
• Easily cut to fit container
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7Dry Floral FoamDry Floral Foam
• Dry floral foam used for silk and dried flower arrangements
• Plastic foam or Styrofoam used for heavier flower stems
• Desert foam used when finer texture is needed
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8Plastic Dishes & SaucersPlastic Dishes & Saucers
• Hold floral foam for floral designs
• Sold in assorted sizes and colors
• Has rectangular base to hold cut foam blocks
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9Waterproof TapeWaterproof Tape
• Used to anchor florist foam to container
• Resists moisture, once adhered to a dry surface
• Sold in colors of green, white or clear
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10Waterproof TapeWaterproof Tape
• Used to fashion grids to support flowers in vases
• Used to fashion grids to protect flowers in holding areas
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• Heavy metal base covered with sharp metal pins
• Holds flowers in place in shallow containers
• Gives physical stability to the design• Closely spaced pins are
used for smaller stems• Widely spaced pins are
used for heavier stems
Pinholder or NeedleholderPinholder or Needleholder
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12Waterproof Adhesive ClayWaterproof Adhesive Clay
• Adheres pinholder to container
• Formed by rolling clay between palms to form a snake
• Must form waterproof seal
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13Floral WireFloral Wire
• Adds support to stems used in arrangements
• Available in green or unpainted
• Manufactured in a variety of lengths and diameters
• Identified by gauge (e.g., the larger the gauge number, the smaller the wire diameter)
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14Greening PinsGreening Pins
• Wire pins with U-shaped tops
• Used as a fastening device
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15Stem TapeStem Tape
• Waxed crepe paper tape sticks to itself when stretched
• Covers wire and stems
• Holds together several stems, as in corsages
• Available in many colors
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16Wooden PicksWooden Picks
• Wooden stick, two to six inches in length, with a light-weight wire attached to one end
• Used to lengthen or strengthen stem
• Placed alongside stem and secured with the wire
• Used for attaching other items, e.g., pinecones, wreath materials, etc.
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17Picking MachinePicking Machine
• Mechanical device for attaching metal picks to stems
• Used by professional florists
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18Water PicksWater Picks
• Plastic tubes with rubber lids
• Hold water for fresh flowers, which are not anchored in water holding material
• Designed with pointed end to enable insertion into supporting material
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19KnifeKnife
• Used to cut stems
• Must be a good quality, sharp knife
• Professionals use special floral knives
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20Floral Shears/Pruning ShearsFloral Shears/Pruning Shears
• Used to cut stems
• Must be sharp
• Should cut on both surfaces
• Shears cutting against a flat surface can damage stems
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21Wire CuttersWire Cutters
• Used to cut wire
• Do not use scissors or pruning shears to cut wire
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22ScissorsScissors
• Used to cut ribbon and streamers
• Used to trim foliage
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23Thorn RemoversThorn Removers
• Used to remove thorns from roses
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24Wire MeshWire Mesh
• Anchors fresh or dried stems
• Fold or crumple into container to hold stems
• Holds foam in place in topiary designs
• Available as standard chicken wire or other wire mesh
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25Marbles and PebblesMarbles and Pebbles
• Supports stems in vases
• Adds attractive appearance to clear containers (add carefully to glass containers)
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26RibbonRibbon
• Used for bows and streamers
• Available in a variety of sizes, colors and textures
• Wire-edged ribbon has fine wire incorporated into each edge
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27Corsage AccessoriesCorsage Accessories
• Corsage pins anchor corsages and boutonnieres to clothing
• Wristlets serve as a base and attachment for wrist corsages
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28Glue GunGlue Gun
• Attaches various items in arrangements
• Attaches items to wreaths
• Secures dried flowers
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29Floral PreservativesFloral Preservatives
• Extend vase-life of fresh cut flower arrangements
• Condition cut flowers for proper handling and storage
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30Silica GelSilica Gel
• Powdered drying agent (desiccant) used to dry flowers
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31BucketsBuckets
• Tall narrow buckets are used to store flowers and foliage
• Proper sanitation is essential for maintaining vase life of flowers
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32ContainersContainers
• There is an endless assortment of containers
• There is a wide range of sizes, colors, shapes and materials
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33SummarySummary
• Successful floral designers have knowledge of:– support materials
– wiring methods
– tools and their proper usage
– accessory materials
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34QuizQuiz
Identify the following floral design tools
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35QuizQuiz
Identify the following floral design tools
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36QuizQuiz
Identify the following floral design tools
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37AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements
McDaniel, Gary L. Floral Design & Arrangement. 3rd ed. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1996.
Book of Floral Terminology. American Institute of Floral Designers. Baltimore, MD, 1999.
Hurst, Marcia. The Encyclopedia of Flower Arranging Techniques. Philadelphia: Running Press, 1996.
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