Ch 10 - Gluing Techniques for Floral Designers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a basic tool for creating glued arrangements?

• Scissors

• Knife

• Hammer

• Wire cutters

Cold glue is preferred because it: A) Damages flowers B) Forms a waterproof seal C) Melts at high temperatures D) Is difficult to transfer.

• Damages flowers

• Forms a waterproof seal

• Melts at high temperatures

• Is difficult to transfer

Which type of glue is better for smaller projects?

• Tube glue

• Can glue

• Hot glue

• Pan glue

In the context of gluing techniques, what is the function of pliers?

• To cut flowers

• To hold leaves tight while glue dries

• To mix glue

• To measure glue

How many additional silk leaves should be attached by staggering them down the chenille stem?

• 2-4

• 4-8

• 6-10

• 8-12

Where should the bow be attached in a pin-on corsage?

• Between the upright leaves and the bent down leaves

• At the top of the chenille stem

• At the bottom of the grid

• On the side of the wristlet.

What should be done after placing the wristlet on the back of the grid?

• Fold wristlet arms down

• Attach additional silk leaves

• Tape a silk leaf to chenille stem

• Attach bow between leaves

How should the wristlet arms be secured after folding them down?

• With glue

• With pliers

• With tape

• With wire

What is the gauge of the wire used in boutonniere grids?

• 18-gauge

• 20-gauge

• 22-gauge

• 24-gauge

In boutonniere grids, what is done after wiring and taping the 22-gauge wire?

• Glue in flowers

• Make a loop

• Trim the wire

• Bundle foliages