LEARNING THE BASICS OF FLORAL DESIGN SHAPES
SHAPES have been defined over the years In floral design competition these shapes are strictly judged, but for your own enjoyment, you might just want to try some to get used to making the plant material work for you.
This design is made in a crescent shaped curve, which can go in either direction.
Designer Sheila Johnson, Georgia
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- some stems can be wired
- wire can be inserted in hollow stems
- remember to emphasize the center of the design with bigger materials
- horizontal designs are good for table centerpieces because you can see over them.
- keep the design in proportion to the space in which it will be displayed
Keep centerpieces low enough to see over at the dinner table. Not more than 14". Use low profile containers.
You get the idea.
Round, oval and spiral are other design shapes that are commonly used. The important thing is to have a plan.
Vertical designs are tall and narrow, making them suitable for tight spaces, like powder rooms, foyers and hallways.
Crescents can frame a view, as they are generally seen from only one side. They might draw attention to a picture on the wall, as the curve echoes the corner of the frame.
Spiral designs can be contrasted to square containers, using vines and rhythmic materials to create the visual spiral.
Your container should be appropriate for the shape you plan to create. Plan for the foliage and flowers to be about 1 1/2 times as high as the width of the container. Taller arrangements require wider containers to look balanced.
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