TSFA Floral Certification Latest Update Graded A+

TSFA Floral Certification Latest Update Graded A+ Filler Flower Floral Material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing touch. ex Baby's Breath Dry Pack Storage of materials out of water ex. leather leaf Proccessing cutting flower stems and properly treating them for distribution Mechanics Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement. Ex. foam or tape Retail Florist sells floral goods and services to a consumer Ex. aggieland flowers Vase Life how long cut flowers last after being received by a customer Bundling Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger, individual unit Photosynthesis process of converting nutrients, water, carbon dioxide and sunlight into food for plants Light Intensity The level of light received on a plant surface Framing branches of flowers are used around the perimeter of a floral arrangement to direct attention to the materials in the center of the arrangement. Pillowing Tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement forming rounded hills Ikebana The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by their linear forms Processing Flowers Cutting the stems of flowers and taking of the thorns etc. before starting a design or selling flowers Corsages Number 3 ribbon is the appropriate size for a corsage bow. The appropriate gauge of wire for corsages is number 24- 28 depending on the weight of the flower. Construct a corsage so it is as light-weight as possible. goes on the wrist of a girl for a dance. Bent Neck in Flowers Happens when water can't enter the stem Pave Arrangements The Pave Design is a technique characterized by parallel or surface contoured insertions that create a uniform area with little or no variation in depth. should be same height. Abstract Designs Contain more than one Focal point Vegetative Design A feature of this design is the seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in the design. "Stair Step Manner" placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth. Waterfall Design Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color & focal point near the rim of the container Customer Education