Title: Demonstrate basic floral skills using fresh, preserved, and/or artificial floral materials.
Course: Floriculture (18052-II) > Section: Gaining an Overview of Floral Design

Demonstration should include

- floral design tools identification
- floral design supplies identification
- sanitation practices
- ribbon identification by size, material, and typical use
- securing flowers (e.g., wiring, gluing)
- flower taping
- floral foam cutting, soaking, and attachment
- pin-frog/needlepoint holder attachment
- water tube usage
- bow construction
- floral arrangements using artificial and/or dried materials
  - air dried flowers
  - flowers dried with a drying agent
  - flowers treated with glycerin.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the basic inventory of necessary supplies used in floral design?
- Why do flowers need to be wired?
- What are three different methods for wiring a flower?
- Why is floral tape used?
- Why are bows used with potted plants?
- How should floral foam be prepared for designing?
- What types of bows and sizes of bows are appropriate for different designs?
- What are the steps involved in air-drying flowers and foliage?
- How can foliage be successfully preserved using glycerin?
- What special precautions are necessary when designing with dried floral materials?
- What are the advantages of designing with artificial materials?