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Floral Design materials and tools
Sharp tools are a necessity in floral design. A sharp knife to cut rods cut flowers clean without crushing the stems. A clean cut is essential to help the absorption of water by the stem of the flower. A folding pocket knife with a blade is the best quality, knife of longer duration. Other less expensive knives with plastic handles that do not last long, or heavy cut stems.
Sharp scissors are needed to cut the tape and carefully. Tape compass should be used to cut the ribbon and fabric. only one thread with your scissors cut the ribbon will be his ruin. pinking shears are multipurpose heavy scissors can be used to cut woody stems and son.
Wire cutters, spring is easier to use when cutting corsage pins and son. Wire cutters have a handgun and is ideal for cutting heavy materials.
Waxed floral tape crepe paper that can be hit his car when stretched. It is used to cover the floral wire for use in corsages and bouquets. Waterproof tape is used to attach the floral foam in a container. Is Available in green, white and light colors widths of ¼ or ½ inch.
Florist wire is usually green and is available in precut lengths 18 inches. Sizes range from # 16 (the heavier gauge) # 30 (the lightest gauge). Several indicators are necessary for the design work for make bouquets and clusters, the strength of the stems and materials meet. The most common indicators used in floral design is # 18, 20, 22 and 24. Paddle wire is on a roll in a continuous chain that can be used to make garlands and wreaths and link all heavy materials. Also available in a variety meters.
Pins 'green' are U-shaped wire, like a hairpin, and are used to maintain the froth and foam. Hoes Wood has a cable connected at one end and are used for drying materials in the foam cluster together, bows attached to the plants and extend the length of a rod. Chenille stems come in a variety of colors and are used to ensure arches. Chenille stems look like a tube off.
Floral foam heavy or light depending on the flowers used. To absorb the foam out in a sink full of water, not kill him underwater. Let the foam floating natural fill, ensuring that you will not have dry spots in the center of the foam. It sinks to the bottom as it absorbs water.
Tape comes in a rainbow of colors and a variety of widths. The higher the number more The film will be comprehensive. # 3 tape is generally used in bodices and vases. Plants are usually dressed in # 9 and most of the Pew bows. Funeral of work requires greater width and # 40. The tape is the most commonly used is satin, but there are a variety of currently available tape. Wired ribbon maintains its shape for use in decoration, wreaths and Christmas trees. printer ribbon has a wide range of applications in decoration. Lacey, silk ribbon available for use in bridal bouquets and corsages.
Tools and supplies can be purchased at craft stores, fabric shops and department stores and your local florist. With the variety of tools and materials available today that are limited only by your imagination. So imagine far!
About the Author
Author Ellen Skiles was twelve years experience in the floral industry including three years in a greenhouse, four years designing in a shop, and seven years as head designer and manager of a second flower shop. She provides content for www.arrangefreshflowers.com.