“Flower Arrangement” Story

Flower arrangement enhancing the beauty of flowers with artistic

arrangement is the art of flower arrangement, flower arrangements are important

part of the ambience on any occasion, weddings, birthdays, parties or any other

sustain life, it requires more knowledge of proper about the type of arrangement.

Because it is more techniques with proper used of different plant part, either

foliage, cut flower, in some part in our country it is business these type of

entrepreneur who gain more profit.

Flower arrangement is an organization of design and color towards creating

an ambiance using flowers, foliage and other floral accessories. Flower

arrangement is not an art to be reserved only for special occasions. A few flowers

on the kitchen table can be as important in their own way as a full scale

decoration for a big occasion flower arrangements beauty homes and offices

alike and are used as centerpiece for a table. Flower arrangement are made out

of real cut flowers, dried flowers and artificial flowers as well. Flower arrangement

is one to be follow to become a successful flower arrangement become an art

form that inspired contemplation and decorative in devotional functions.

Origins of Flower Designing (History)

The Chinese were the first to put water in a container of cut flowers. So, while

the Chinese were arranging flowers aesthetically in a container, the rest of the

world was braiding garlands, making wreaths and flinging petals.

 Japan grasped the vision of combining cut flowers, water and containers from

China with such enthusiasm and inspiration that different schools of flower

arrangement art emerged with masters who created philosophies and, design

principles sprang into existence. The Japanese culture expanded flower

arrangement into a meditative practice, which had its roots in beliefs and

philosophies. Flower arrangement became an art form that inspired

contemplation and transcended decorative and devotional functions.

Different Styles of Flower Arrangements

Broadly, there are three styles of arrangements in the world of floral

arrangements. They are:

1) Oriental Flower Arrangements: The emphasis is on the Lines in the floral

arrangement.

2) Traditional/Western Flower Arrangements: The emphasis is on the Use of

many flowers as a mass in the floral arrangement.

3) Modern Flower Arrangements: There are no rules at all. These floral

arrangements are based on the taste of the floral designer. But, it is more close to

Oriental than Traditional style of arranging flowers in its inclination towards

importance to lines.
How to become a successful flower arrangement.

1. Know your kind of flower to be used in flower arrangement. Either fresh cut

flower, cut foliage, dried flower.

2. How these flower put on their flower arrangement for its purpose.

3. What type of flower arrangement to be used.

4. What is the different styles of flower arrangement.

5. There are so many basic shapes in flower arrangement. Ex. Right angle,

vertical, crescent, hugarth, left triangular, circular and convex.

For my own flower arrangement it is one tip to

 Collect the different kinds of cut flower, cut foliar, fillers,

 Collect or select strong flower vase be sure it is color brown and simple vase

heavy, because they should a carry all the flower you can be arrangement.

 The floral form put in a vase with the same shape

 Flower put in clean water before used.

 Flower floral form before used they should be soak 20 minutes in water

 Cut the flower stem, foliage plant and filler slanting making a circular and

bouquet flower arrangement. Put first cut foliage plant in bottom of the floral
 vase. Second arrange the cut flower with balance color alternate for fillers.

From the center put the focal point one big flower as part for center of

attraction.

Arrangement Character

1. Container/ flower vase- The container or flower vase forms the main

base of flower arrangement. Care should be taken to choose the right shape.

For large arrangement the container should be large enough, with big mouth

to hold the number of stems and foliage’s. The container should be less

decorative, because over decoration may spoil the beauty of decoration.

2. Stem holder/ Flower holder- They are used to hold the flower in the

proper place at the base of the container. They are made up of glass metal or

hard plastic.

3. Sponge/ Foam- Foams are light when dry but heavy when soaked in

water. They are used for substitute of stem holder.

4. Scissors/ cutters- Florist scissor are of special type with curve edge. A

small scissor can be used for the removal of leaves but large are required for

the cutting of hard thorns.

5. Wire/ Thread– Wire of different strengths are used for different purpose.

They are used for tying of various stems in bundles.

6. Adhesive- Adhesive like double side paste gum etc, are used to stick

number of stems together., or stemless flowers to any stems.

7. Mist spray- They are use to spray water to refresh the cut flower and

foliage’s from garden and storing them until they are used.

8. Water can/ Buckets- Buckets are used for the collection of flowers and

foliage’s from the garden and for storing them until they are used.

Basic Designs in Making Flower Arrangements

There are three basic designs for flower arrangements viz., Line

Arrangements, Mass Arrangements and Line-Mass Arrangements. All flower

arrangements are based on one of these flower arrangement designs or derived

from them.

Line Arrangement Of Flowers

Designs composed primarily of line material have minimum flowers and

foliage established in the focal area. The open form emphasizes the beauty of the

plant material. A bare branch, a piece of decorative wood or a pine branch

creates a well-defined line design. The addition of a few flowers and leaves is all

that is needed to achieve a dramatic effect.

Mass Arrangement Of Flowers

Full, flowing and symmetrical, a generous mixture of flowers arranged in a

decorated China vase portrays the typical mass design so reminiscent of

 Victorian opulence and elegance. Mass designs are usually triangular, oval, and

circular or fan shaped.

Line-Mass Arrangement Of Flowers

Line-Mass creations employ the use of mass for a greater feeling of depth.

Plant material is placed to form an orderly outline and massed to create a focal

area with gradual changes from line at the periphery of the arrangement to mass

within the central axis. Line-mass designs have an open form with symmetrical or

asymmetrical balance.

Principles of Flower Arrangement (Setting)

Although the art of floral arrangement encompasses many principles, there

are at least six important principles. They are:

 Design: It decides the structural pattern of the floral arrangement. It is a

visualized plan about the size and shape of the floral arrangement. The design

is essentially determined by the location, occasion and the materials available.

 Balance: It emphasizes on the use of materials in a floral arrangement

which gives stability to the arrangement. The two most important elements of

Balance of an arrangement are the form and color of the floral

arrangement. Again, balance is of two types viz.,

Symmetrical Balance: The two sides of the floral arrangement have equal
 amount of materials placed on either side of the floral arrangement.

Asymmetrical Balance: The two sides of the floral arrangement are not equal

but still have equal visual weight. Color plays a vital role here. Dark colors give

a visual effect of weight and so are used low in the arrangement. So also,

lighter colors are more appropriate for the outer and upper portions of the floral

arrangements.

 Scale: It deals with the proportions of different components of the floral

arrangement. It thus emphasises on the use of material used to that of the size

of the container holding the floral arrangement.

 Rhythm: It emphasizes on directing the viewer's eye along the main line

of arrangement so that the whole shape of the composition is properly followed

and understood

 Emphasis (Focal Point): The central portion of the floral arrangement

from where the flowers and foliage of the arrangement appear to be emerging

from is known as the focal point of the arrangement. Hence, larger and dark

colored flowers are usually used in the focal point of the floral arrangement.

 Harmony and Unity: This principle takes care of the appropriate use of

flowers for the occasion. It also takes care of the blending of colors of the

flowers used in the floral arrangement and that of the container such that they

contrast each other.

Conclusion and Recommendation

 To my reader student, if you plan to make flower arrangement, be sure it is in

your heart because these type of business to gain an additional income but also

on this concept it required art and skill or talent arranging flowers for the home in

particular is a form of relaxation and pleasure, any kind of business is work you

should be ability to decide either it is mistake or success, unless if the following

guideline or tip. Do you follow in making flower arrangement to become success.

NARRATIVE REPORT
FLOWER
ARRANGEMENT

EMMANUEL B. PACAO
MS Animal Science