Volume 2 , Issue 27, August 2005
Dried Flower Arrangement
Hello Dear Subscribers
This tall fan
shaped arrangement captures the look of Autumn. Dried
flowers in shades of orange, brown, rust and cream have been used.
Three large yellow silk chrysanthemums are used as the feature flowers to compliment the tall yellow metal container.
Autumn coloured silk leaves are used to add a rich look and to give depth to the arrangement.
A casual styled bow with long ends has been made with several
strands of cream raffia. For a decorater accent two realistic looking
geese are placed in front of the arrangement.
I have used -
Feature flowers of choice such as three large and two smaller chrysanthemums
Secondary flowers of choice such as six cream bell cups
3 rust banksias
Filler flowers of choice such as kangaroo paws, carthumus and and fern rush
Silk autumn leaves
One tall container
Dry foam (Special foam that is suitable for dried flowers)
22 Gauge wire.18 gauge wire. Floral tape. Pot Tape
1. To give extra weight to the arrangement, sand can be
placed in the bottom of the container. Fill the container three
quarters of the way with newspaper. Use a piece of foam large enough to
support all the flowers. Place the foam in the container. The
foam should sit at least 2.5cm higher than the top of the container to
allow the side stems to be inserted into the sides of the foam.
Any gaps around the foam can be filled in with pieces of crumpled
newspaper or modelling clay. To hold the foam firmly in place,
criss cross two pieces of narrow pot or anchor tape over the top of the
foam and down on the sides of the container for 2.5cm (1").
2. The
outline shape is now formed using the filler flowers. The height should
be at least one and a half or twice the height of the container.
Place the centre filler flower stem in the centre back of the
foam. For extra support, the ends of the stems can be wired in
clusters by placing the centre of a 22 gauge wire x 23cm (9") behind
the end of the stem and wind the right hand wire twice around and bring
the wire ends straight down together. Cover the wire stems with
tape for 5cm (2"). Another method is to dip the ends of the silk and
dried flower stems into strong craft glue.
3. Cut two filler
flower clusters stems to measure about half the length of the centre
foliage stem. Wire, if necessary, and insert one into each side of
the foam. Fill in between these three stems with the remaining
filler flowers to form a fan shape cutting each stem to the desired
length.
4. Cut some shorter pieces of autumn foliage and insert around the centre front of the foam.
5. Starting at the top and working downwards, position the three large and two smaller chrysanthemums into the foam as shown. If extra support is needed, the flower stems can be wired and taped as explained but use strong 18 gauge wire or 2x22 gauge wires placed together.
6. The secondary flowers, bell cups are now placed evenly throughout the arrangement. Cut each stem to the desired length and insert evenly throughout the design.
7. Insert the bankias in the arrangement.
8. Fill in the centre of the arrangement with clusters of filler
flowers. Cut the stems to the desired length and wire and
tape each one if extra support is needed.
9. Cut pieces of autumn leaves into clusters and insert in the centre of the arrangement and out to the sides.
10. Turn
the arrangement around to the back and fill in with short pieces of
filler materials. Extra spaces in between the flowers can be
filled in with moss.
11. Take several lengths of raffia and
form it into a figure 8 with long ends each end. Place the centre of a
22 gauge wire x 45cm (18") across the centre and pull the wires down
tight, cut the ends even and insert the wires into the right side of
the arrangement and arrange the loops to sit attractively.
Information for wiring and arranging silk and dried flowers is included in our Floral Design Course. Many of our students make up their practical lessons in silk and dried flowers so they have a permanent sample of each lesson. In our floristry diploma course each lesson is fully explained step by step with diagrams explaining how long to cut each stem and exactly where to position each placement.
This arrangement is briefly explained. In our Floristry
Diploma Course we explain each step in detail with diagrams for each
step and measurements on how long to cut each stem and exactly where to
position each placement.
For full information on our Floristry Diploma Course please visit our web site on http://www.floral-art-school.com.au
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I will look forward in working with you.
All the best until next month
Kind Regards
Fay Chamoun
Floral Art School of Australia and
International Floral Design School
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