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What are Form Flowers used for?
What are Mass Flowers usually characterized by?
What does a Cascade Design consist of?
Several layers of materials varying in size and texture
What is the focal point in a floral design?
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Red, yellow, and blue are considered primary colors.
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What does Scale refer to in floral arrangements?
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What are Secondary Colors?
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What is Proportion in floral design?
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What are Skeleton Flowers?
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What does Balance mean in floral design?
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What is the Piercing Method?
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Describe an Asymmetrical Design.
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What is a Symmetrical Design?
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What characterizes a Round Design in floral arrangements?
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What is the Hook Method?
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What is the Hairpin Method?
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What are Intermediate Colors?
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What is a Filler Flower?
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Name some Wedding Flowers.
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What is the purpose of Foliages in arrangements?
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What does Line Element represent in a floral arrangement?
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What does Form refer to in floral arrangements?
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What is Color in terms of floral design?
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How does removing foliage below the water level help prevent Bacterial Growth?
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What is the characteristic of #28 wire compared to #16 gauge wire?
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What does Intensity refer to in colors?
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What does Tone refer to in color?
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What is a Shade in terms of color?
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What does Value describe in color terms?
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What is Tint in relation to a color?
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What is the purpose of Re-Cutting Stems?
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What is the impact of Refrigeration of Fresh Product?
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Study Notes
Flower Design Key Terms
- Form Flowers: Create focal points with unique shapes; serve as visual highlights in arrangements.
- Mass Flowers: Single-stemmed blooms with large rounded heads used to fill space in floral designs.
- Cascade Design: Comprises multiple layers of materials, varying in size and texture, to produce a cascading floral effect.
- Focal Point: The area in a design that draws the most attention; typically where the largest flower is placed.
- Primary Colors: Red, yellow, and blue – the foundational hues used in color theory.
- Scale: The relationship between a floral arrangement and its environment, impacting perception of size.
- Secondary Colors: Produced by combining two primary colors in equal amounts, creating new hues.
- Proportion: Refers to the size relationship between flowers, foliage, and the container in which they are arranged.
- Skeleton Flowers: Line flowers that define the outline and structure of an arrangement.
- Balance: The visual stability and self-supporting nature of a floral design.
Floral Arrangement Techniques
- Conditioning: A procedure that prepares cut flowers and foliage to prolong freshness and vitality.
- Piercing Method: Corsage wiring technique where a wire is inserted through the calyx and bent down the stem.
- Asymmetrical Design: Features a triadic structure with a strong "L-Line" for visual interest.
- Symmetrical Design: A balanced, equilateral design resembling a triangle; creates a formal look.
- Round Design: Lacks a distinct focal point; offers a symmetrical and balanced appearance.
- Hook Method: Wiring technique that creates a hook within the flower to secure it.
- Hairpin Method: Corsage wiring technique where the wire is fashioned into a hairpin shape for support.
Color Theory and Floral Elements
- Intermediate Colors: Created by mixing equal parts of primary colors with adjacent secondary colors.
- Filler Flower: Used in arrangements to enhance fullness and fill gaps in design.
- Wedding Flowers: Include essential elements like the bride's bouquet, bridesmaid bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, and decorations for the ceremony and reception.
- Foliages: Serve to conceal mechanical elements, enhancing the overall aesthetic of arrangements.
- Line Element: Represents the visual path the eye follows within a floral arrangement.
- Form: Defines the geometric shape or outline of the arrangement, contributing to the overall design.
Color Properties
- Color Spectrum: Comprised of twelve major colors; effective use is vital in floral arrangements.
- Bacterial Growth Prevention: Trimming foliage below the waterline helps inhibit the growth of bacteria.
- Wire Types: #28 wire is thinner than #16 gauge, while #20 and #22 gauge wires are optimal for supporting various blooms like roses and chrysanthemums.
- Intensity: Indicates the brightness or darkness of a color hue.
- Tone: Reflects color intensity with gray added to a hue, altering its visual impact.
- Shade: A hue darkened by the addition of black, resulting in a deeper color.
- Value: Describes the lightness or darkness of a color hue.
- Tint: Involves lightening a color by adding white, altering its visual perception.
Maintenance and Preservation
- Re-Cutting Stems: Essential for enhancing water absorption and preventing blockage; slanted cuts improve water uptake.
- Refrigeration of Fresh Products: Low temperatures (ideally 38-40°F) and high humidity preserve freshness, slow respiration, and inhibit microbial growth.
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