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Season: All
Category: Fresh Cut Flowers
Professional Tips of Floral Design
Begin working with an overall design in mind. The shape of the container and the shapes of the flowers influence the shape of the overall arrangement. For example, a teapot befits a round, full arrangement, and a tall vase that is wide at the top calls for a triangular shape.
The guesswork regarding size is eliminated if you accept the general rule that flowers should be at least one and one-half times the height of the container.
When you begin arranging, place the tallest flower first, then fill in with the decorative foliage and smaller flowers. All flower arrangements must have a focal point. Professional florists usually make it toward the bottom half of the arrangement. The eye is drawn to the focal point by flowers that are large, bright, and darker in tone.
Finally, watch your colors. Be critical of the color combinations that please the eye. The colors you choose, naturally, depend on your preferences and the tones of your decor. But whichever color combinations you select, they should be balanced-- one-third bold colors to two-thirds subdued. And remember, more than four colors in a design can look chaotic.
There are some tools that can help you arrange flowers quickly and effectively. One is a short sharp knife used for cutting stems and stripping foliage. Another is floral foam, a foam-like block into which you insert flower stems to hold them in place.
It also helps to have several containers on hand--small ones, large ones, casual and formal vases. Experiment with different containers around your home. Sometimes an old glass jar or unused pitcher make the prettiest containers for summer flowers!
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