Title: Use containers, mechanics, tools, and supplies to create floral designs.
Course: Floral Design II (18056-II) > Section: Applying Floral Design Foundations

Use should include

- safe handling of basic floral tools and equipment (e.g., glass containers, floral knives, foam cutters, clippers, wire cutters)
- maintenance and sterilization of tools
- selection of basic supplies for completing floral arrangements
- selection of types and shapes of floral foam
- applications of dry floral foam and Styrofoam
- alternatives to foams for securing cut materials
- applications of adhesives
- wire gauges for floral applications
- types and widths of ribbons
- accessory supplies.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What tool should be used to cut fresh materials?
- How are flowers and foliages held in place in an arrangement?
- Where can floral design supplies be purchased?
- For what situations would different types of floral adhesives be used?