Volume 1, Issue 2 July 2003
Welcome
Hello
This month, I am going to show you how to create an arrangement using the
one type of flower. I have chosen anemones with their lovely jewel coloured
petals. They have black centres that are heavily fringed with black stamens.
Anemones last much longer when placed in water than in foam. Anemones open up very quickly in the warmth of the air.
You can arrange them when they are half opened, and you can literally see them open up fully before your eyes, often before you have finished the arrangement.
Anemones in a Tall Container
You will need -
Flowers of choice
12 anemones
Other suitable flowers are roses, tulips and carnations
Foliage of choice such as leather fern and nandina
Other suitable types are eucalyptus gum, box and Boston fern
Tall container
Sheer ribbon bow (optional)
1. Fill the container three quarters of the way with water. The height of the completed arrangement should be at least 1 1/2 times the height of the container.
2. Cut the foliage to the desired length and remove the lower foliage that will come under the water line .
3. Insert the foliage into the container crisscrossing the stems and having the lower ones extending over the edges of the container. This will form
a grid that will help hold the flower stems in place.
4. Cut the flowers to the desired length cutting the ends of the stems on a slant for a better uptake of water and insert them in the arrangement. Start by placing the top back stem in first and place the smallest flowers to the edges and the largest flowers in the centre. Make sure there is a space between each one.
5. Make a ribbon bow with two long tails. An easy way to make a bow
is to hold the ribbon about 15cm (6") from one end and form the ribbon into
2 figure eights, one behind the other with another 15cm (6") length tail at
the opposite end. Wire across the centre with a 22 gauge wire. Spread
out the loops, cut the ends of the tails on a slant and insert the bow in
the front of the arrangement.
6. Spray lightly with water.
Note:
In our Floristry Diploma Course our First Term Manual teaches you step by
step with illustrated diagrams how to make bows, ribbon loops and streamers.
Choosing a Design
When deciding on the type of flower arrangement you will create, choose
flowers and a style that will complement the surroundings. The colours can
pick up the main colours or an accent colour in the room.
An informal arrangement of yellow gerberas with some twiggy branches arranged in a pottery container will suit a casual family room with pine furniture, a blue lounge suite and curtains with yellow cushions.
An elegant arrangement of long stemmed red roses with their own green leaves arranged in an urn will suit a traditional dining room with antique furniture. A dramatic arrangement of strelitzias (Bird of paradise) in a tall glass container will suit a contemporary room with ultra modern furniture.
Take Care
Kind Regards
Fay Chamoun
Principal
Floral Art School of Australia and
International Floral Design School
About the Author and Publisher
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newsletter is written by Fay Chamoun who is the principal of Floral Art School
of Australia and International floral Design School.The school was established
in 1972. We have had thousands of students enrolled in our Floral Design
Diploma Courses.
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