basic floral arrangement shapes
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Basic Floral Arrangement ShapesRobbie BuchananMay 2007
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Triangular DesignsThree distinct sides and corners, angles or tipsOne-sided designs (normally viewed only from one side)Can be symmetrical or asymmetricalEquilateral,isosceles
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Triangular Design ConstructionAdd three flowers or stems of foliage to create the framework (usually toward the back and angled forward since these are typically one-sided arrangements)
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Cone DesignsTypical of Byzantine style3-D vertical isosceles triangleFloral foam wrapped with chicken wire or cut into a cone shape to be used
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Cone Design ConstructionSecure foam and chicken wireAdd thin moss with green pinsAdd fruit, veggies, berries, pine cones if desired with green pins, wire or wood picksInsert short stemmed flowers
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Circular DesignsCan be one-sided (oval, fan) or viewed from all sides (round, oval)Can be symmetrical or asymmetrical
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Circular DesignsRoundOvalFan-shaped
What kind of flowers do you use?
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Creating Circular DesignsDesigned to be viewed from ______ sidesThere is no _______ pointAll stems should be the same __________ from the center of the designThe space between flowers should be ________We use mass, filler and form flowers, but not _______ flowers, UNLESS we are making a ________ type of round arrangement
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Line StylesCrescent Hogarth Curve
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Creating Line Style ArrangmentsSelect curving stems to form the shapeWhat can be done to help stems curve?
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Vertical Design StylesUsed when strong vertical line needs to be emphasizedUsually put in vertical containersHeight emphasized
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Creating Vertical DesignsBud vasesStylized vertical designsSelect appropriate containerEstablish height of arrangementAnd primary flowersAdd a component that extends downwardKeep line as you finishAdd mass foliage for focal point
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Horizontal DesignsStrong horizontal lineProvides a peaceful, restful feelingUsually combined with the triangular shape
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Creating Horizontal DesignsSelect low containerEstablish frameworkEstablish narrow widthEstablish heightAdd flowers to fill in
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