Western Mindanao State University External Studies Unit Pagadian City
Western Mindanao State University External Studies Unit Pagadian City
Western Mindanao State University External Studies Unit Pagadian City
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PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Measure the height of other items used on the table. When using a pedestal arrangement, its important that it be higher than anything else on the table or it will get lost. For example, if you buy shorter pedestals, the flowers are hard to see among the foods and other flowers on the table. 2. Pick a size of pedestal based on the size of the available space. If you have a smaller table, you want to use smaller pedestals with less flowers, as larger arrangements overpower or take over the space. Likewise, if you have a larger space, a smaller arrangement disappears when placed on the table.
3. Set a piece of foam meant for use with flowers into a bowl or vase with water. When you push your flowers into the foam, it creates an air pocket that slowly feeds air to the flowers. The water underneath the foam gets water to each flower without oversaturating them, and there should be enough air to keep the flowers alive throughout the night. 4. Trim the edges of fresh flowers slightly with your scissors and slide them directly into the flower foam. Trimming the flowers helps them live longer. Use flowers of different sizes and shapes, as well as those in different stages of life, but make sure that the flowers work with your color scheme for the party 5. Wrap the bottom of the pedestal in ivy, starting at the top and working your way to the bottom. Tuck the end of the ivy underneath to hide the edges of the plant. Fill a spray bottle with cool water and lightly spritz the flowers before setting the arrangement out.
1. Use 6-8 stems each of two different types of foliage and 7-11 stems each of three varieties of flower (or 2-3 stems if using spray flowers) for this small arrangement. Condition your flowers and foliage. The stems will be cut quite short when you arrange them, so they don't need to be left too long when you condition them.From left: white single roses, purple veronica, white lisianthus, salal stems and eucalyptus stems 2. Place half a block of soaked floral foam in the shallow bowl, trim the corners of the foam with a craft knife and bind it to the bowl with stem.
3. Trim the smaller stems from the different sprays of foliage and use one variety of foliage to create a skeleton framework. Insert a stem at an angle in each side of the foam at the base (so the leaves are angled downward to hide the base of the bowl). Insert three stems in a line across the top of the foam. Press the stems firmly, but not too far, into the foam, about 3/4 inch deep.
4. Add a few stems of the second type of foliage at an angle to fill the natural spaces in the foam. You want to achieve an even, rounded shape with the angled leaves, but not all the foam should be hidden at this stage.
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Add greenery or stems with leaves around the edges of the arrangement. A few pieces of greenery can be added sparingly between the flowers if desired. Add a handwritten note and place in between the flowers.
1. Secure floral foam. Determine the vertical height and horizontal width with the smallest
line flowers and/or leaves. Make the height higher than the width. 2. Position the largest focal flowers in the heart of the arrangement and slightly lower to give weight and balance. 3. Fill in with the filler flowers and foliage keeping within the triangular shape.
similar color. Gradually fade to the palest blooms around the outer edges. Add leaves to balance the arrangement. 5. Display as a centerpiece or as an accent to any room. Keep the florist foam wet to prolong the life of your display
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Think beyond the vase. This is key to finding the perfect container for a minimal floral arrangement. Choose a unique container for interest. Consider any open container for holding flowers. Even items that can't hold water can be used by placing a smaller vase, bottle or other container inside for your flower arrangement. Select your one single, elegant flower. Use a sharp knife to cut the flower. A sharp edge is needed for water and food absorption which will keep the flower looking nice longer. Create the flower arrangement using one single specimen flower with a small amount of greenery and filler. This makes an elegant minimal floral arrangement for any occasion. Use a flower frog, glass marbles or floral foam to hold the flower, foliage and filler flowers from shifting in the container. Display the flower arrangement in a cool location and out of direct sunlight, and away from large lights, heating vents, fireplace, stoves and other appliances.
CRESCENT FLOWER ARRANGEMENT INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Secure foam in container. Determine length of crescent and insert curved line flowers or leaves to
follow the crescent form. Angle the shape to balance in the container. 2. Insert the focal flowers fairly low in the bowl to achieve balance,stability and depth.
3. Fill in around the focal flowers with smaller flowers and foliage. Place wisps of filler flowers that gracefully taper off the ends.