Principles and Techniques Floral Design, 7.00 Principles and Techniques

Design Principles Balance Focal Point Proportion Scale Accent Repetition Rhythm Harmony Unity

Balance Flower size and container flow together and complement each other

Focal Point Creates the accent and the interest to catch the eye

Proportion Keeps relative size, color, and texture of the flowers to create a pleasing arrangement. Floral designs should be at least 1 ½ to 2 times the height or width of the container.

Scale The principle that the design must be in proportion to the surrounding area where it is placed.

Accent Used to catch attention and draw attention to the design.

Repetition Accentuates the flowers and colors by repeating their use throughout the design.

Rhythm Creates a sense of continuity or flowing together.

Harmony When all parts flow together to give a completed look to the arrangement.

Unity When the flowers complement each other through color, size, and shape.

Design Techniques Select a design shape

Design Techniques 2. Select an appropriate container, cut floral foam and attach to container

Design Techniques Set container and foam in water for 20 minutes Select fern or other filler and arrange in foam to cover foam and extend at least 1 ½ times the width of the container

Design Techniques Insert flowers to make arrangement desired height Insert more flowers to make design outline and focal point

Design Techniques Add other flowers as needed to make arrangement Arrange filler flowers such as baby’s breath to give a completed appearance

Four Basic Types of Design Materials Description Purpose Examples Line Tall spikes of flowers with florets blooming along the stem To create the outline, establish height and width Glads, Snapdragons, Bells of Ireland Mass Flower head on the terminal end of the stem Draw attention to the focal point and add weight, cover foam Carnations, roses, mums Form Unique in shape, color, size Create accent or attract viewer’s attention Bird of paradise, orchids, ornament Filler Small sprays of flowers or foliage Cover the mechanics, fill empty spaces, accent other flowers Baby’s breath, static, ferns, green foliage, moss

Design Shapes Round Oval Fan Triangle Right Angle Inverted-T Vertical Horizontal Diagonal Crescent Hogarth Curve Crazy!

Color Wheel

Color Harmonies Color Scheme Definition Effect / Use Monochromatic Lightness or darkness or strength of the color may vary, but only one color is used Quiet and soothing Analogous Colors closely related to one another (next to each other) on the color wheel More dramatic than monochromatic Complementary Colors opposite one another on the color wheel Demands attention Neutral Black, gray, and white Add depth to the composition; make other colors look brighter and deeper; divide colors that clash or are too strong; tone down complementary color schemes in daylight; and glow in the dark Polychromatic Mixture of many colors This works most of the time because flowers naturally blend together

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