WorksheetsFloral Tools, Containers, and Mechanics
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 9mins
Manual tools are important in floral design because (more than one answer)
they make the work easier
they make the work more efficient
they get in the way
they complicate the process
When acquiring manual tools for floral design, remember (more than one answer)
never store them
keep them sharp and clean
buy high-quality tools
use them according to their purpose
Some reasons to buy a good pocket knife for flowers are (more than one answer)
you can keep them sharp
they are convenient since they fold when not in use
it fits comfortably in the hand
they are easily lost
Floral scissors are used for
cutting ribbon or fabric
cutting or trimming thicker stems of flowers and foliage
cutting wire
cutting or trimming plastic
The wire cutter is the general name for
floral scissors
wire cutters
floral knife
fabric scissors
Scissors for ribbons or fabrics are used for (more than one answer)
cutting ribbons
cutting wire
cutting fine mesh such as tulle
cutting fabric
When wiring and wrapping flowers and foliage, use (a) and (b)
Floral Tape
Wire
Ribbon
Foam
Match the following
Wire size used for medium work
24 gauge
Wire used around stems for support or to attach components like bows or ornaments to arrangements
Paddle Wire
Wire size used for fine & delicate work
33 gauge
Tool used to cut wire
Wire snips
Some of the most common tape sizes we use are (a) (b) (c) and (d)
#1
#2
#8
#3
#27
#00
#10
#5
#9
ID
Ribbon #3
Curly ribbon
Ribbon #5
Ribbon #9
ID
stem extender
water sprinkler
floral knife
water tube
