1. Flower processing tools
(1) scissors. Scissors are essential tools for flower arrangement. There are household scissors and pruning shears, which can be used to cut flowers and branches. Because of the different thickness and texture of flowers, it is more convenient to use various types of scissors. Usage of scissors: When arranging flowers, almost all scissors are used. If you are good at using scissors, you can create an unconventional work. When cutting rough wood flowers, scissors should be cut obliquely, which is easier to achieve the goal. Because the fibers of plants are linear, it is easier to cut people from the side. If the branches are too thick to be cut by the above method, they can be cut obliquely in several places, which is easy to achieve. When you can't cut branches with a knife, you can stand the scissors handle on the table and press it with all your strength, no matter how thick the branches are. When cutting flowers and plants, the vertical cutting method can be adopted, so that flowers can be easily fixed in the flower arrangement.
(2) sharpen the knife. Mainly used for cutting flower mud.
(3) small hand saw. Saw and shape rough hardwood flowers.
(4) metal wire. Commonly used are copper wire and aluminum wire. Because its softness and toughness are better than iron wire, it is used for weaving and winding flowers. At present, there are many types of green and brown iron wires on the market. The larger the number, the thinner the wire. Generally, 22 and 24 are used more. It is mainly used for straightening, righting, strengthening, bending, modeling and winding and fixing delicate flowers.
(5) adhesive tape. The tapes are light green, dark green and brown. It is made by adding glue between the lines of the wrinkle belt. The flowers are processed and wrapped with the same color tape, which can cover up the traces of manual processing. When using the adhesive tape, it should be slightly stretched, so that the glue on the adhesive tape is closely attached to the flower branches, which is more natural.
(6) Small stapler. Some blade materials are fixed with a stapler when they are curled.
2. Processing tools for artificial flowers and dried flowers Due to the particularity of artificial flowers, in addition to the above tools, special tools are needed to facilitate operation.
(1) tweezers. The branches of artificial flowers are generally composed of thick and thin iron wires, and the outer layer is wrapped with plastic paper and other materials. In particular, pruning of thick-branched flowers such as crane lily, sunflower and calla lily requires two processes. First cut the plastic layer with scissors, and then break the thick iron wire with pliers. With pliers, it is much easier to insert artificial flowers.
(2) Hot glue gun and adhesive tape. When the power is turned on, the adhesive tape melts and the adhesive solution flows out. Its purpose is to stick the dried flower paste on the flower device, or to reinforce the base of artificial flowers inserted with dried flower paste, and also to process and integrate artificial flowers.
(3) scotch tape. Used to connect broken short branches and leaves with adhesive ribbons.
(4) Stapler. Used for placing branches and leaves.
Second, fixing tools are very common. The fixing tools of flower arrangement are mainly flower arrangement and applique.
1. Flower arrangement is the main tool for fixing flowers in oriental flower arrangement. Comparatively speaking, the flower insert is not easy to wear and has a long service life, which is beneficial to environmental protection. The fixing tool first pushes the flower plug.
(1) Characteristics of flower arrangement. Flowers are also known as Jianshan. The upper part of the flower arrangement is a copper nail for fixing the flower material. The base is made of lead, tin, etc. , increases the heavy feeling, and will not rust in water. There are many styles and sizes of flower arrangement, such as square, round and diamond. It is better to have dense and sharp copper nails for flower insertion. Some flower sockets have rubber strip, which makes the bottom more stable, not easy to slide down and does not wear the flower arranging device. When using, the size and style of flower arrangement should be determined according to the size and quantity of flower materials. After use, the dirt must be removed, the bent needle must be corrected and placed in a dry place to avoid rusting.
(2) How to use cuttage. When arranging flowers, the base of the flower material is generally cut into a flat mouth and inserted vertically to increase the contact surface. Some wooden branches can be inserted into flowers with long and dense needles, or they can be cut into oblique mouths. Some wooden branches are too thick and hard, so they can be cut into cross gaps at the base and inserted vertically. If you want to insert an inclined branch, you can insert it in the above way, and then slowly push it to the angle you need to tilt. The method is to grasp the inclination angle with one hand and hold the base of the flower branch with the other hand, so that the base is firmly fixed on the flower arrangement and cannot be loosened. If the flower material is too slender, it will be unstable in the flower. You can add a post or insert it in a thick stem for support. If the head of the flower material is too heavy and insecure, you can invert a flower insert at one end of the flower insert and bite each other to increase the bottom area. At this time, you must choose the right ingredients to cover the flowers.
(3) the position of flower arrangement. The position of flower arrangement changes with the change of flower shape, and the position of flower arrangement needs to change according to the position of flower material. When the flower is inserted in the center of the flowerpot, it is suitable to insert a flower shape with a sense of stability and symmetry, which can give people a sense of solemnity. Put a flower plug on the left and right. Put two flower arrangements in the horizontal long water tray, and arrange them left and right, which can still form a whole and increase the design changes. Flower arrangement is placed on the left or right, which is suitable for inserting asymmetric flower shapes. The space on the other side can create an atmosphere of flowers.
(4) the cover-up method of flower arrangement. Although the flowers are well inserted and beautifully shaped, it is really a fly in the ointment if people can see them clearly, so we should try our best to hide them.
1) Cover with leaves. Cover the flower branches with dense leaflets, or cut holes in the middle with round leaves such as cyclamen. Insert them on the surface of the flower arrangement and cover them.
2) Cover with sand and stones. When you sprinkle fine sand or pebbles to cover it up, you must consider the harmony with flowers. Hide the flowers with white sand and put them a little at a time with a spoon. Stone sand is not only a hidden function, but also a part of design. Pay attention to the weight of sand, mainly beautiful.
2. Flower mud
(1) Characteristics of flower mud. There are two kinds of flower arrangement mud: green and light bean paste, and the material is phenolic foam. Green flower paste is used to arrange flowers, and light bean paste is used to insert dried flowers and fake flowers. Flower mud looks like a sponge, so it is also called evil flower sponge, and wet flower mud is also called flower spring, which is an extremely convenient fixing tool. Wet flower mud has strong water absorption and retention properties. Because the flower arrangement mud can be fixed in four directions: front and back, up and down, left and right, it is easy to show the angle of the flower material and convenient for modeling. It is loved by people and is the most widely used flower arrangement fixing material at present. However, the flower arrangement mud is a disposable fixing tool, and the hole in the flower arrangement hall will not be restored and cannot be reused. In addition, transparent or exquisite glass flower devices should not use flower mud, which will affect the impression.
(2) How to use flower arrangement mud
1) Usage of wet flower paste: First, cut the flower arrangement paste into the required size and soak it in clear water. You can't press it by hand when soaking. Let the flower arrangement mud float on the water, naturally absorb water and gradually sink until the flower mud is submerged. Don't press the flower arrangement mud into the water, don't force it into the water with heavy objects, and don't flush it onto the flower mud. In this way, the flower mud will soon spread all over the box, but the center is still dry. It is difficult for water to penetrate into the center at this time. When arranging flowers, the base of the flower stem is just inserted in the stem and cannot absorb water. The size and thickness of flower paste should be determined according to the quantity and quality of flower materials when inserting pots. When inserting a bottle, first add water to the bottle, then cut the flower arrangement mud according to the circumference of the bottle mouth and fix it on the bottle mouth. Flower stickers are generally 2 ~ 3 cm higher than the bottle mouth. If you need to insert drooping branches, you can be taller. If it is not necessary to insert pendulous branches and horizontal branches, the flower patch can be flush with the bottle mouth. Note that the flower mud must be connected with the clear water in the bottle to keep the water in the flower mud. Whether it is a flowerpot or a bottle, always add water to the container to ensure that the flower arrangement mud has enough water. Insert special flower shapes, such as garlands and flower balls. First, connect the soaked flower paste with bamboo sticks, then cut it into the required shape, and finally wrap it with soft lead wire mesh to shape, and then arrange flowers. If you use a flower basket to arrange flowers, you can wrap the lower part of the flower arrangement mud with aluminum foil or plastic paper, which is convenient for adding water and moisturizing.
2) Usage of dried flower paste: cut the flower paste into the required size. When inserting the pot, you can use a hot glue gun to fix the bottom of the dried flower paste with the pot surface. When inserting a bottle, you can refer to the cutting method of wet flower paste, fix it at the bottle mouth and stick it along the bottle mouth line with hot glue. If it is necessary to smear dried flower mud on the upper branches of the flower material, it can be fixed with a hot glue gun. In order to make the flowers inserted in the dried flower paste stable and not loose, the base of each flower material can be dipped in glue before arranging the flower paste.
3. Other fixing tools
(1) flower barrel (sword barrel). The flower arranging tube is a cone-shaped funnel-shaped metal appliance, which is used to fix or lift flowers in large-scale projects.
(2) Bottle mouth bracket. Bottle mouth support is a variety of natural or plastic Y-shaped,+and No-shaped supports, which are used to reduce the bottle mouth space.
(3) barbed wire, bamboo sticks, etc.
(4) Plastic handle container. Can be used for the bride to hold flowers or fix the bottle mouth.
(5) Natural or artificial stone particles. Natural pebbles, small white stones and glass stones can play a role in fixing and supporting flower materials.