Terms
TermsII
Containers
Floral Foam
Bows/Ribbon
100
a plastic, four-pronged design mechanic that is secured to the bottom of the container with floral clay or glue
What is Anchor pin
100
a tool used for cutting flower stems, wires, and ribbons in a flower shop
What is Florists shears
100
Containers are the __________ of a design.
What is Foundation
100
Floral foam is sometimes referred to as _____ because Smithers-Oasis Company is the most widely known manufacturer of floral foam.
What is Oasis
100
3 commonly used types of ribbon
What is Cotton, Satin, Lace, Metallic, French wire, Grosgrain
200
waterproof tape used primarily to hold floral foam in place
What is Anchor tape
200
two-pronged metal pin with a ā€œSā€ or flat top
What is Greening pin
200
The________of the container should flow visually with the arrangement.
What is shape
200
An all-purpose foam that is used with a large variety of flowers.
What is Standard
200
Common ribbon size for corsages
What is 1-1/2 and number 3
300
paraffin-coated paper that is used to cover wires and stems in an unnoticeable way
What is Floral tape
300
all of the materials used to assist the designer in placing and holding flowers
What is Mechanics
300
Certain container shapes portray a period _______ theme.
What is style
300
An all-purpose foam that absorbs water quickly.
What is Instant
300
Number 9 ribbon is used for _______
What is Decorating pots
400
a non sticky tape that will stick to itself when stretched; used to cover wires, bind wires to flower stems, and to bind wired and taped flowers
What is Stem tape
400
shears useful in cutting heavy stems that are too large to be easily cut by a knife or florist shears
What is Pruning shears
400
_________ is the most common, affordable, and versatile; simple and elegant
What is Glassware
400
A softer foam ideal for the soft stems of bulb crops.
What is Springtime
400
________ is the surface appearance of the ribbon
What is texture
500
a design mechanic consisting of a heavy metal base with many, sharp, closely-spaced, upright pins or needles
What is Needlepoint holder
500
a tool used for cutting wires and the stems of artificial flowers which contain a wire
What is wire cutters
500
__________ includes pottery, stoneware, and porcelain; glazing can create a polished and formal appearance
What is Ceramics
500
A sturdier foam used for heavy stemmed flowers.
What is Deluxe
500
The size of bow for corsages should be
What is slightly wider than the petals