Floral Design Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Primary colors Red yellow blue Secondary colors Green orange violet Tertiary colors Red-orange Blue-green Yellow-orange What makes secondary color 2 primary colors How do you make a tertiary color Mix a primary and secondary Analogous colors Colors next to each other on the wheel Tint Add whiteShade Add black/gray 6 principles of design Rhythm Balance Focal point Unity Proportion/scale Harmony What principle creates actual and physical stability Mechanical balance What if No mecha...

__________ is the storage or shipment of flowers out of water. Dry pack Floral Material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing touch. filler The supplies, materials, and methods that designers use to place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement are called _________. mechanics __________ is the act of cutting flower stems properly and providing them proper treatments are any stage in the distribution process?. processing The __________ is the length of useful life or cut ...

What does the rising sun of the FFA symbol represent? A new day in agriculture What is another word used for term "form"? Shape List the two FFA colors National Blue and Corn Gold What angle should flower stems be cut at? 45 degrees What does the term "asymmetry" in design mean? The design is balanced, but not a mirror image What is the most common floral ribbon size? #3 List the three main ingredients in floral preservative Sugar, biocides, and acidifiers

Abstract Design Contain more than one sign focal point. Waterfall Design Shoter stems of mass flower provide a color and focal point near the rim of the contain. Vegetative Design A feature of this style of design is the seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in the design. Stair Step Manner Design Is the placement of cut materials in a parallel sign in each group in order to create depth. Pave Arrangement Flower arrangement height should not vary in pave arrangements. The pave de...

Filler Floral Material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing touch. Dry Pack The Storage or shipment of flowers out of water. Processing Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process. Mechanics Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement. Retail Florist Sells floral goods and services to the consumer. Vase Life The length of useful life of cut floral material...

Know the different parts of a flower. Correct Answers Stamen, Sepal, Pistil, and petals What two names comprise the scientific name? Correct Answers Genus and Species What are the five shape or types of flower categories? Correct Answers Line, Form, Mass, Filler, and Foliage Know the difference between the types of flower categories. Correct Answers Line - Long linear flowers that create the skeleton of a design Form - Often the focal point; characteristic forms that are unique; used s...

Stamen Correct Answers Male part of the flower Pistil Correct Answers Female part of the flower Anther Correct Answers the part of a stamen that contains the pollen. Filament Correct Answers Holds up the anther Ovary Correct Answers Contains the ovules Sepal Correct Answers Protects the unopened flower Style Correct Answers Holds up the stigma Stigma Correct Answers Receives the pollen Petal Correct Answers The colorful part of the flower that attracts pollinators What...

What should you do when you spill water on the floor? Correct Answers Water on the floor can be a hazard and should be wiped up immediately How do you properly use a floral knife? Correct Answers You should always cut away from yourself when using a floral knife What tool do you use to cut floral wire? Correct Answers Wire cutters; not a floral knife or floral shears What word is a moderately toxic chemical labeled with? Correct Answers "Warning" A chemical that has a small amo...

Stamen Correct Answers Male part of the flower Pistil Correct Answers Female part of the flower Anther Correct Answers the part of a stamen that contains the pollen. Filament Correct Answers Holds up the anther Ovary Correct Answers Contains the ovules Sepal Correct Answers Protects the unopened flower Style Correct Answers Holds up the stigma Stigma Correct Answers Receives the pollen Petal Correct Answers The colorful part of the flower that attracts pollinators What...