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Identify reasons for using wire in a floral design.
Explain the types of wire used in floral designs.
Discuss the wire sizes used for types of flowers.
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Explain how and when to use methods of wiring flowers.
Explain how and when to use methods of wiring foliage.
Discuss the uses of floral tape.
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essential to the floral designer
only wire a flower if it cannot be used satisfactorily without it
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used for a number of reasons
straighten slightly crooked stems
support weakened stems
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keep flowers upright and help prevent wilting
hold flowers and foliage in a desired position
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prevent flower heads from breaking off the stem
replace flower stems on corsages so the corsage stem is not bulky
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add accessories to corsages and arrangements
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commonly sold in twelve pound boxes
containing straight wires 18 inches long
number of wires per box varies according to the size of the wire
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wires are coated with green enamel which helps prevent rusting
green color makes them less noticeable in the design
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wire may also be purchased on spools for special needs such as making garlands or wreaths
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florist wire comes in various weights and diameters called gauges
size ranges from 18 - thickest, to 32 - thinnest
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wire gauge numbers decrease as the wire gets larger
20-26 gauge is the most common
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proper size of wire is important too large a wire will damage
the flower if wire is too thin the flower
will not be properly supported
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select the smallest wire that will support the flower and still hold it in place
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should only be done when necessary
too much wire can detract from an arrangement
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the size wire you choose is dependent upon the weight of the flower and the intended use
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straight wire method used when the stem remains
attached to the flower most often used when wiring
flowers for vase arrangements
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hold a piece of 20 gauge wire about one half inch from the end
insert into the calyx - fleshy part of the flower below petals
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push wire up toward your finger
wrap the wire carefully around the stem going between the leaves
wire should show as little as possible
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used on daisies, asters, chrysanthemums and other flowers used for corsages and funeral work
method is recommended for any flower that breaks easily at the stem
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hook helps prevent flower from breaking off of stem
stem may be removed or left intact
depends on use of flower
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for corsage work, stem is cut 1/2 inch below the calyx
all remaining foliage is removed from stem
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wire is pushed up through the calyx and out the top of the flower
wire may also be pushed along the center of the stem
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bend end of wire that sticks out top of flower into a hook
pull the wire and the hook downward so that the hook disappears into the flower head
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if using the flower in a corsage, it is now ready to be taped
if using in an arrangement, wire is bent around stem to support it
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used on flowers that have an enlarged calyx
such as carnations and roses stem is removed about one
inch below calyx if for corsage
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insert a wire through the calyx at a point halfway between the calyx and the petals
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if for a vase arrangement, push wire till it sticks two inches beyond the calyx
bend both ends of wire down
wrap longest end around stem
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for corsage, push the wire through to the midpoint
bend both sides down and tape
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used on foliage made of many small leaflets
leatherleaf flowers composed of many
small florets
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cut the stem so that a small portion of the stem remains on the leaf
make a hairpin from 26-28 gauge wire
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hang the hairpin over the lowest pair of leaflets so that the bend in the hairpin rests behind the stem
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wind one wire over both the other wire and the stem of the leaflet
wrap the stem and wire with tape
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used most commonly on broad, leathery skinned leaves
foliages that have been wired are much easier to use because the wire creates an extended petiole
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from the back side of the leaf, take a 26 gauge wire and pass the wire through the leaf under the midrib
stitch is made about halfway up the leaf
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bend both ends of the wire down the back of the leaf
wrap one half of the wire around the other half and the petiole several times
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tape the stem beginning at the base of the leaf
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it is important to select the method that best suits the type of flower and its intended use
keep all wire hidden as much as possible
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non sticky tape that will stick to itself when stretched
used primarily in corsage work to cover wires
bind wires to flower stems
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bind wired or taped flowers together
half inch width is the most common
one inch is also made but is not readily available
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primary brand names are “Floratape” and “Parafilm”
various colors available moss green and foliage
green are the most common
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white tape is used in wedding work while brown may be used for dried flowers
taping requires skill that is developed with practice
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taping is achieved by stretching the tape as you wrap it around the stem or wire or twist the wire or stem into the floral tape
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the tape becomes sticky as you stretch it and will stick to itself
properly taped wires will be smooth and lightly taped
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if the tape does not adhere to the wire and is loose, increase the tension on the tape.
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Identify reasons for using wire in a floral design.
Explain the types of wire used in floral designs.
Discuss the wire sizes used for six types of flowers.
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Explain how and when to use methods of wiring flowers.
Explain how and when to use methods of wiring foliage.
Discuss the uses of floral tape.