CHAPTER 14 FLOWERS TO WEAR

Guidelines of design: Floral

arrangements meant to be worn = body flowers

Theme and style Proportion and

scale Shape Mechanics Balance Focal area

Preparation of materials

Conditioning Wiring and taping Rose and

carnation Rose petal Feathering

carnation Chrysanthemums Filler flowers

Preparation of materials

Stephanotis Dendrobium and

orchids Phalaenopsis –

orchids Gardenias –

collaret’s Lilies and

alstroemeria (Use cotton and remove anthers)

Broad leaf foliage

Spray painting: Flowers - use

big durable flowers

Accessories: Ribbon loops

and flags Net and lace

fans Novelties Artificial leaves

Boutonnieres:

Flower – single

Multiple flowers

Nestled boutonniere

Boutonnière and corsage stem ends

Corsage: Single flower Multiple flowers Over the

shoulder corsage

Glamillia corsage

Wrist corsage Football mum

corsage

Other floral designs to wear:

Flowers for the hair

Chaplet – wreath for the head

Lei

Sealers

Finish sprays, dips sprays

Packaging

Shredded wax paper – orchid grass

Occasions

Proms and homecoming, Weddings, Mother’s day.

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