Published By: Rinks

Floristry-The Most Soothing Hobby

Love bunching up flowers? Here is all you need to know about floristry as a hobby.

Imagine a scenario when you are getting dressed to get to a party, and suddenly it hits you that you haven't bought a gift yet! The following most intelligent thing to do is rush for a florist because no one ever said no to a beautiful bouquet, right! Floristry is the art that is creative and challenging. Using the temporary marvels of nature to create beautiful baskets and decors to light up anyone who receives them. Wish you could learn some basics of flower arrangement? Here it is.

To Start With, Here Are The Few Tools Needed That Will Get You Started With Floristry.

  • Craft Scissors
  • Florist Knives
  • Bud Knives
  • Stapler And Staples
  • Secateurs
  • Plier
  • Floral Trays
  • Bunch Cutters
  • Stem Cutter
  • Adhesive Tapes
  • Pin Holders
  • Hot Glue
  • Pins
  • Tapes
  • Trimmers
  • Aluminium Wires
  • Decorative Wires
  • Floral Bowls
  • Flower Tubes
  • Ribbons
  • Rose Gloves
  • Apron
Choosing And Preparing The Flowers-

Selecting the suitable species of flower is crucial. Just because a flower looks good on the tree does not mean it will suit the bouquet—select flowers like roses, tulips and flowers that don't bloom fully. Use the floral knife to cut stems at 45 degrees and clean the foliage. Remove the thorns with a sharp knife and remove the extra leaves.

Now choose a vessel of the same colour as the petals, and get it ready by setting a foam underneath. The foam soaked in water helps with the longevity of the flower stalk.

Boil water for 30 seconds and put the stems on lukewarm water. Add flower nutrition to your water and a piece of foliage above the waterline to give a fuller look to your vase.

Flower Arrangement Tips-

The art of floristry has a few specific skills that you need to master. You need to think of the colour palette and texture you would like to bring, the container's size, and so on.

With many flowers, the longer flowers in the centre and the tiny flowers surround the border arrangement. Once the base is set, turn the vessel and keep adding greenery to the boutique.

Ensure you keep the flowers kept away from heating vents and sunlight, recut the stems, and change the water regularly.

The Design and Colour Idea-

While putting the flowers, keep a check for colour, space, balance, contrast, proportion, rhythm and scale.