scale the relationship between the completed arrangement and its location
secondary colors two primary colors combined in equal amounts
proportion the relationship between the flowers, foliage and container
skeleton flowers primary or line flowers used in a design to establish the outline of the
arrangement
balance the impression of the design being stable and self-supported
conditioning the processing which cut flowers and foliage have been tested to extend their
freshness
piercing method corsage wiring technique in which a wire is inserted through the calyx and
bent downward along the stem
asymmetrical design a triangular pattern with a strong "l-line"
symmetrical design a formal, equilateral triangular design
round design do not require a focal point
hook method wiring technique in which the wire is inserted through the flowers and a small
hook is formed in the wire before it is pulled back into the flower
, hairpin method corsage wiring technique in which the wire is shaped into a hairpin (bobby
pin)
intermediate colors combination of equal amount of primary color and adjacent secondary
color
filler flower a type of flower to complete a design
wedding flowers bride's bouquet, bridesmaid's bouquet, table decorations and on the
wedding cake
foliages a purpose of foliage is to hide the mechanics in a flower arragement
line element the element of the line in a floral arrangement is the visual path the eye
follows as it proceeds through the arrangement
form form is the geometric shape or line design that forms the outline of the flower
arrangement
color 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 removing all foliage from the stem that is below the water level in a
arrangement helps prevent bacterial growth
wire #28 wire is a finer wire then #16 gauge wire, #20 and #22 gauge wire is the best suited
to support roses, carnations and chrysanthemums