1. Floral Design
DESINGED BY
Sunil Kumar
Research Scholar/ Food Production Faculty
Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management,
MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY,
ROHTAK
Haryana- 124001 INDIA Ph. No. 09996000499
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2. Types of Design Materials
There are four basic types of design
materials:
Line flowers
Mass flowers
Form flowers
Filler flowers
3. Line Flowers
Tall spikes of flowers with florets
blooming along the stem
Create the outline for an arrangement
and establish the height and width as
well as the curvilinear lines.
5. Mass Flowers
Have the flower head on the terminal
end of the stem
Draw attention to the focal point and
add mass and weight to the
arrangement.
Cover floral foam and help fill in
empty areas with flowers
9. Filler Flowers
Have small sprays of flowers or are
like ferns
Used to fill empty spaces and to
accent the other floral materials within
the arrangement
Also used to cover or hide the
mechanics of the arrangement
including the frame, supports, ties,
etc.
23. Western styles
It is associated with ‘mass’ flowers or
a number of flowers & foliage
arranged together in a graceful
manner
It was first used in England & London
to decorate places, mansions etc.
45. Proportion
Keeps relative size, color and texture
of the flowers to create a pleasing
arrangement.
Floral designs should be at least 1 ½
to 2 times the height or width of the
container.
50. Steps in Designing Arrangements
1. Select a design shape
2. Select appropriate container, cut
floral foam and attach to container
3. Set container and foam in water for
20 minutes
4. Select fern or other filler and
arrange in foam to cover foam and
extend at least 1 ½ times the width
of the container.
51. Steps in Designing Arrangements
5. Insert flower to make arrangement
desired height
6. Insert more flowers to make design
outline and focal point
7. Add other flowers as needed to
make arrangement
8. Arrange filler flowers such as baby’s
breath to give a completed
appearance
52. Basic ingredients required for
making flower arrangements
Floral foam or
oasis
Wire—chicken
wire, steel wires
Pin holders
Adhesive tapes
Wire cutters
Scissor/ knife
water sprinklers
Containers or
vases
Wood base or
driftwood
Accessories– like
ribbon, silk
flowers etc.
Pebbles etc. for
decoration
53. Care & conditioning of flowers
Flowers should always be cut either
early morning or evening , as at this
time they are full of moisture & crisp.
While storing flowers should always
be wrapped in news paper & plunged
into a bucket of water.
Flower should never be placed under
direct fan or sunlight.
54. Care & conditioning of flowers
Luke warm water can be sprinkled from
morning to night to keep flowers fresh.
Flower should not be placed near fruit
bowls , as it gets decayed faster.
Water should be changed everyday.
Aspirin & salt can be added in small
amount to water which slows down the
bacterial growth.
Clean container should be used , &
every 3 days cut the stem to keep
flowers fresh.
