exam Flashcards
the design process is broken into 3 categories what are they
think , observe, practice
define harmony
matching elements of the design together. emphasis is placed on element of design
define terracing
process of positioning materials like a stair step
four main tools in tool box
1 floral knife
2 scissors
3 floral tape
4 enamel wire
why is it better to cut flowers with a knife than to snip with clippers
prevent blockage and damage to stem. cleaner cut
four categories of flower shapes in floral design
line
form
mass
filler
which ribbon is small #40 or #9
9
what type of ribbon would you use to make a standard floral bow
single faced satin/
acetate
16-#32 which is the thinnest gauge. which is the thickest
16 is the thickest
32 is the thinnest
clutch used for
wrapped around the center of the design
hook used for
flat facing flowers
stitch used for
leaves
pierce used for
large calex
difference between waterproof tape and stem tape
waterproof holds foam in place. stem tape goes on the flower stem
what container used for one dozen long stem roses
rose vase
how line a basket to construct fresh arrangement
plastic liners
different type of floral foam. difference between standard and instant
instant- shorter soaking time
standard- longer soaking time
a radial design is what shape
round
define proportion
relationship to the parts of design
define balance
the appearance of being stable
focal point and location
around the center and location low and towards center
define scale
relationship of all components to each other
define line
a pathway for eye to follow
four functions of a line
boundaries, create form, create energy, stylistic components
horizontal
be low and extend out
vertical
have height and small width
diagonal
dynamically energetic, causing more eye movement
curved lines
suggest motion, but are softer,
tint
add white
tone
add grey
shade
add black
define color
visual interpretation of light waves
define texture
the way something looks like it feels
what do you look for when purchasing flowers
healthy stem
discoloration
mold
steps to processing flowers
1 clean excess foliage
2 cut stem at angle
3 place in warm water with preservatives
4 put in cooler
why is it better to use warm water when processing
less air pockets
how to tell if flowers affected by ethelyne gas
dying, petals browning, wilted
