How to choose flower arrangement

(1) flower arranging utensils

There are many kinds of flower devices, which are necessary for pattern design. Pottery, glassware, rattan, bamboo, straw, chemical resin, etc. There are many kinds of materials and forms. The flowerpot should be selected reasonably according to the design purpose, purpose and flower material.

Glass flower device

The charm of glassware lies in its transparency and shining luster. Colored glass mixed with metal acidulant and utensils with patterns on the surface can set off the beauty of flowers well.

Plastic flower pots

More economical props. It is cheap, light, rich in colors and diverse in shapes. This design is versatile.

Ceramic flowerpot

The most common props in graphic design. Chinese style, Japanese style and western style have their own advantages, highlighting national customs and their respective cultures and arts. Therefore, the choice of use must first conform to the design style.

Rattan, bamboo and straw

Various forms, because of the use of natural plant materials, can reflect the meta-leaf style. More suitable for natural and interesting shapes, not artificial.

Metal flowerpot

Made of copper, iron, silver, tin and other metal materials. It gives people a sense of solemnity, frankness and luxury, and also reflects the artistic development in different historical times. In the art of flower arrangement in the East and the West, it is an indispensable prop.

Plain-fired pottery

In the trend of returning to nature, plain pottery has its unique charm. Coupled with its natural flavor, the whole work looks simple and elegant.

(2) Basic props of flower arrangement

The plastic arts of flowers are inseparable from various basic props. Reasonable selection and use of props can prolong the flowering period and reflect the designer's artistic accomplishment and technical level. The following are the most basic props and materials.

sellotape

There is paper and plastic. Generally used to wrap wires, especially processed flowers, to prevent dehydration. There are many colors, which should be selected according to the color of the flower stem and the purpose of design.

Iron wire (or copper wire)

It is necessary to fix or maintain the shape of the flower branch with iron wire and bend it artificially. There are many kinds of iron wires with different models, which are divided into 18-30 according to the thickness, and selected according to the design intention.

Huajian

Flower scissors and flower knives are the most important tools for cutting flower stems and branches. Use it selectively according to the different trimmed flowers. Generally speaking, when pruning some tough branches, use flower scissors, and when pruning the length of flowers, use flower knives, because the cutting surface of flower knives is relatively flat, and the incision is inclined, which is beneficial to preservation.

Flower mud

Flower mud is a kind of super absorbent chemical substance, which is used to fix flower materials. Good water retention and simple use method. Flower mud can be divided into flower mud and dried flower mud. Dried flower mud is generally brown and flower mud is green. Flower mud has various shapes, which should be selected according to the pattern. Dried flower mud is designed for dried flowers and cannot absorb moisture. Flower mud needs to be fully saturated with water before it can be used. When soaking, you should absorb water as naturally as possible, without any pressure, otherwise it will cause the situation of wet outside and dry inside, which will directly affect the water absorption efficiency of cut flowers.

Selection of flower materials

(1) What materials can be used for flower arrangement?

As long as it has ornamental value, you can put it in water for a long time or watch it without watering for a long time, and you can cut it and arrange flowers. Of course, the materials of flower arrangement are not limited to living plant materials, and sometimes some dead branches and withered inflorescences and fruit sequences also have beautiful shapes and colors, which can also be used for flower arrangement. There are many artificially processed dried flowers in the flower market, which are also good materials for flower arrangement. Although not as moist and energetic as flowers, they have unique natural colors, even lower, or processed into unique colors. In addition, there are artificial flowers of various textures, such as silk flower, plastic flowers, paper flowers and metal flowers. The flower arrangement works made of them can be put in the living room, which can not only decorate flowers, but also be economical and practical.

(2) Skills of buying cut flowers

(1) The longer the flower branch, the fresher it is. In order to keep fresh and improve water absorption, flower shops cut off the lower ends of flower branches every day. Therefore, the longer the stem, the fresher the flowers.

(2) Observe the overall shape of the flower material. All leaves are slightly withered, yellow or soaked in water, and the leaves turn into brown-black stems, which are not fresh enough to be purchased.

(3) Touch the flower branches in the water with your hands. Touching the branches in the water with your hands feels slippery, indicating that the flowers have been placed for 5-6 days, and the freshness is poor, which is not suitable for purchase.

(4) Most flowers are in full bloom and should not be purchased.

(5) The pattern is too small to buy. The reason why the pattern is too small may sometimes be the removal of the peripheral petals.

(6) the color should be bright. Petals should be elastic and brightly colored.

(3) Flower shape

Linear flower (linear flower) The whole flower material is long or linear. Using the natural form of plants such as straight lines or curves, the outline of modeling, that is, skeleton, is formed. For example: snapdragon, verbena, delphinium, gentian, silver bud willow, forsythia and so on.

Formal flower (formal flower) is a big flower with its own unique shape and looks very individual. As the most striking flower in design, it is often used in visual focus. The characteristics of its own modeling make its personality more prominent, so we should pay attention to its characteristics when using it. For example: Lily, Anthurium, Bird of Paradise, Peony, etc.

Cluster flowers (block flowers) Cluster flowers are concentrated in large circles or blocks, which are generally used between linear flowers and irregular flowers, and are important flower materials to complete modeling. When no flowers are set, the most beautiful and blooming flowers can be used instead of setting flowers and inserted in the position of visual focus. For example: carnation, gerbera, rose, Pulsatilla, etc.

Filled flowers have many branches and smaller flowers, and there are many small flowers on a branch or a stem. It has the function of filling the modeling space and connecting flowers. For example: Xiao Ju, Lilac, Mantianxing, Freesia, White Peacock, etc.

Steps of flower arrangement

(1) Pruning: First, remove the broken branches and leaves of flowers, prune them according to different styles, and bend them according to the needs of composition (in order to prolong the hydroponic time, it is suitable for pruning in water).

(2) Fixation: In order to make the flower posture according to your idea, generally, according to the diameter and length of the bottle mouth, two thick branches are taken from the bottle mouth of the flower device and cross-fixed at the bottle mouth. Professional flower arrangement, but also color flower arrangement, flower stickers, aluminum wire and other tools to fix.

(3) Insertion sequence: Generally, it is easy to arrange flowers before inserting leaves, so it is easy to reduce the height of flowers when inserting leaves. The correct order of flower arrangement should be material selection, landscape leaf selection and flower arrangement.

Basic skills of flower arrangement

Flower arrangement is an art, which was mentioned in the Ming Dynasty's floral monograph "History of Bottles": "Flower arrangement should not be too complicated or too fine, it should be more than two or three kinds, and the high and low density should be picturesque." Family flower arrangement is really exquisite.

Main flower arrangement-choose the strongest and most beautiful flower branch as the main branch, highlight the center and insert different flower foils on both sides. It is necessary to avoid neat arrangement of flower branches, highlight the main flower, do not cross three branches, and do not tie all the flower branches together and insert them at one time. Such as chrysanthemum with gladiolus, it will appear ups and downs, dense, harmonious colors, complement each other. Even if it is the same flower, it is best to have buds, half-blooming flowers and blooming flowers at the same time to show the change of flower openness. So before buying flowers, you should think clearly and buy them purposefully. When cutting flower branches, leave some leaves on the branches and clean up the dirt on the leaves. The length of the branches should be determined according to the height of the vase, generally following the golden ratio law.

Arc flower arrangement-flower arrangement according to three branches with different lengths and directions. Generally, the convex interpolation method of circular arc is adopted, and there are also interpolation methods of opening circular arc into concave.

Triangular insertion method-with the main flower branch as the central axis, symmetrical left and right, balanced angle, it looks solemn and tidy. This flower arrangement is full of manners.

Bonsai planting method-based on the concept map, according to the changes of flower branches, flowers and colors. Different flower branches should also be taught in accordance with their aptitude. For example, if plum blossoms are planted alone, there should not be too many branches, and the branches should be staggered horizontally to avoid straight branches. Red and green are more interesting if you add pine branches. No matter which method is adopted, flower arrangement works should be harmonious, balanced and rhythmic.

Commonly used containers for flower arrangement generally include vases, pots and so on. Among them, ceramic and glass vases are elegant in color and novel in style, and are not easy to rot after long-term storage; Although the plastic vase is light and durable, it lacks natural beauty and the bottle water is perishable. It is best to set a tic-tac-toe frame at the mouth of the vase to facilitate the fixation of the flower branches. Use a basin for short flowers and prepare a flower arranging mat. As for bowls, dishes, bottles, cans and other household utensils, if you carefully select and use flowers, it will also add interest.

In addition, the color of the vase should be elegant and light. If there are only dark vases at home, light or tiny flowers should be inserted.