FLORAL TSFA BASIC KNOWLEDGE
CERTIFICATION 051-090 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
foliages - ANSWER-a purpose of foliage is to hide the mechanics in a flower
arrangement.
line element - ANSWER-the element of the line in a floral arrangement is the visual path
the eye follows as it proceeds through the arrangement
form - ANSWER-the geometric shape or line design that forms the outline of the flower
arrangement
color - ANSWER-the color spectrum is made up of twelve major colors. using color
properly is just one important design element essential in creating a well-designed floral
arrangement.
bacterial growth - ANSWER-removing all foliage from the stem that is below the water
level in an arrangement that helps prevent bacterial growth
wire - ANSWER-#28 wire is a finer wire than #16 gauge wire. #20 and #22 gauge wire
is best suited to support roses, carnations and chrysanthemums
intensity - ANSWER-the brightness or darkness of a hue
tone - ANSWER-the measure of color intensity when gray is added to a hue
shade - ANSWER-a hue darkened by the addition of black forms a shade of the hue
value - ANSWER-describe the lightness or darkness of a hue
tint - ANSWER-adding white to a color lightens its tent
Number 3 Ribbon - ANSWER-is the appropriate size ribbon for a corsage bow
24-28 gauge wire is - ANSWER-The appropriate gauge of wire for corsages depending
on the weight of the flower.
How do you construct a corsage so it is as light-weight as possible - ANSWER-use 24-
28 gauge wire, #3 ribbon, and make light-weight as possible
Flower arrangement heights - ANSWER-should not vary in pave arrangements.
CERTIFICATION 051-090 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
foliages - ANSWER-a purpose of foliage is to hide the mechanics in a flower
arrangement.
line element - ANSWER-the element of the line in a floral arrangement is the visual path
the eye follows as it proceeds through the arrangement
form - ANSWER-the geometric shape or line design that forms the outline of the flower
arrangement
color - ANSWER-the color spectrum is made up of twelve major colors. using color
properly is just one important design element essential in creating a well-designed floral
arrangement.
bacterial growth - ANSWER-removing all foliage from the stem that is below the water
level in an arrangement that helps prevent bacterial growth
wire - ANSWER-#28 wire is a finer wire than #16 gauge wire. #20 and #22 gauge wire
is best suited to support roses, carnations and chrysanthemums
intensity - ANSWER-the brightness or darkness of a hue
tone - ANSWER-the measure of color intensity when gray is added to a hue
shade - ANSWER-a hue darkened by the addition of black forms a shade of the hue
value - ANSWER-describe the lightness or darkness of a hue
tint - ANSWER-adding white to a color lightens its tent
Number 3 Ribbon - ANSWER-is the appropriate size ribbon for a corsage bow
24-28 gauge wire is - ANSWER-The appropriate gauge of wire for corsages depending
on the weight of the flower.
How do you construct a corsage so it is as light-weight as possible - ANSWER-use 24-
28 gauge wire, #3 ribbon, and make light-weight as possible
Flower arrangement heights - ANSWER-should not vary in pave arrangements.
