Floral Design Basics: Techniques

Which of the following is NOT an example of line flowers?

• A) Bells of Ireland

• B) Snapdragons

• C) Cattails

• D) Roses

Which plant material from Australia and New Zealand is used as a filler?

• Agnosta

• Sansevieria

• Alstroemeria

• Chrysanthemum

Which flower is known as a cluster of small blooms?

• Gypsophila

• Rose

• Lily

• Sansevieria

Fill in the blank: The purpose of using wire is to keep the flower in its place so that it doesn't ______.

• Grow

• Move

• Wilt

• Change color

What is the purpose of using number 28 wire in floral design?

• For heavy stems

• For corsage work

• For large arrangements

• For wrapping gifts.

What is a problem with using silver wire in floral design?

• It is too flexible

• It is too expensive

• It rusts if it gets wet

• It is not strong enough

Fill in the blank: The roll wire method involves ______ the wire to make it go through the stem.

• bending

• twisting

• rolling

• cutting

In the piercing method, how many times is the flower arrangement moved in a funeral spray?

• Minimum of five times

• Minimum of six times

• Minimum of seven times

• Minimum of eight times

What is the purpose of the stitching method?

• To add color to the leaves

• To bend the leaf

• To make the leaf grow faster

• To change the leaf's texture.

Which method is not preferred by the speaker for certain leaves?

• Bracing technique

• Wrap-around extension method

• Stitching method

• All of the above.