Floral Design , 7.00

1. Floral Design, 7.00 Principles and Techniques

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

3. Balance • Flower size and container flow together and complement each other

4. Focal Point • Creates the accent and the interest to catch the eye

5. 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.

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

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

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

9. Rhythm • Creates a sense of continuity or flowing together.

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

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

12. Design Techniques • Select a design shape

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

14. 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

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

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

17. Four Basic Types of Design Materials

18. Design Shapes

19. Color Wheel

21. what is the shape and color? What Principles of Design?