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Floral design
This document provides information on floral design including the four basic types of design materials: line flowers, mass flowers, form flowers, and filler flowers. Examples of each type are given. Common flowers, leaves, fillers, and styles of floral arrangements like Ikebana and Western styles are described. The principles of floral design including balance, focal point, scale, and techniques are outlined. Steps for designing arrangements and basic materials needed are also summarized. Care and conditioning of cut flowers is addressed.
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Floral design
- 1. Floral Design DESINGED BY SunilKumar Research Scholar/ Food Production Faculty Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management, MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY, ROHTAK Haryana- 124001 INDIA Ph. No. 09996000499 email: skihm86@yahoo.com , balhara86@gmail.com linkedin:- in.linkedin.com/in/ihmsunilkumar facebook: www.facebook.com/ihmsunilkumar webpage: chefsunilkumar.tripod.com
- 2. Types of DesignMaterials There are four basic types of design materials: Line flowers Mass flowers Form flowers Filler flowers
- 3. Line Flowers Tall spikesof 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.
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- 5. Mass Flowers Have theflower 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
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- 7. Form Flowers Unique inshape or color Create the accent or focal point or focal area of the arrangement to attract the viewer’s attention
- 8. Form Flowers-Examples Bird ofparadise Orchid
- 9. Filler Flowers Have smallsprays 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.
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- 11. Some common flowers Orchids Lotus Canna Carnations Roses Birdof paradise Gladioli anthuriums Arum lily Kala lily Daffodils Hibiscus Gerberas Chrysanthemum Tulips Poppies daisies
- 12. Some common leaves& fillers Baby’s breath Fern Gold heart cycus Gypsum Erica palm
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- 14. Lily & kalalily
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- 19. Gold heart &cycus
- 20. Different styles inflower arrangement Eastern style or ikebana or Japanese Western style
- 21. Ikebana It is anart practiced in Japan Means living flower Consists of 3 lines “heaven” “man” & “earth”
- 22. Ikebana style isof 2 types Moribana Nagerie
- 23. Western styles It isassociated 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.
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- 25. Oval Flowers make an ovalshaped arrangement
- 26. Fan Flowers make a fanor semicircle shaped arrangement
- 27. Triangle Shape may bean equilateral triangle with all three sides the same length or asymmetrical triangle with sides of different lengths.
- 28. Right Angle Flowers makean L shape
- 29. Inverted-T The flowers make anupside down T
- 30. Vertical Straight up, ina bud vase, tall vertically, narrow horizontally
- 31. Horizontal Long horizontal andshort vertically
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- 34. Hogarth curve Shaped likean S curve
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- 37. foliage It is madewith leaves Modern way for cheap decoration When flowers not available
- 38. Dried flower arrangements Donewith dry arrangements. Used during those months when little is available from the garden.
- 39. Principles of flower arrangement Balance,focal point,scale , accent, repetition , proportion,rythym, unity
- 40. Balance When the flowersize and container flow together and complement each other
- 41. Focal Point Creates theaccent and interest to catch the eye
- 42. Scale The principle thatthe design must be in proportion to the surrounding area where it is placed.
- 43. Accent Used to catchattention and draw attention to the design
- 44. Repetition Accentuates the flowersand colors by repeating their use throughout the design
- 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.
- 46. Rhythm Creates a senseof continuity or flowing together
- 47. Harmony When all partsflow together to give a completed look to the arrangement
- 48. Unity When the flowerscomplement each other through color, size, and shape
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- 50. Steps in DesigningArrangements 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 DesigningArrangements 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 requiredfor 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 & conditioningof 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 & conditioningof 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.