Flower Arranging Careers

Should You Pursue Flower Arranging as a Career

By renee, published Jul 13, 2006
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Many women love how beautiful flowers look, when they are arranged properly. If you are currently considering a career in flower arranging then you should take the time to read this article. First here are some very simple tips for any beginner to follow. Make sure to use tall sprays of small flowers and closed buds to furnish long lines. They also can serve for filler material, so try and keep this in mind. For weight and some stability, try placing large flowers and dark materials low in the composition. Never place one bloom directly above the other, except in a modern symmetrical composition, and avoid geometrical precision. In order to obtain harmony always try to use colors in masses or cluster, never scatter thoughtlessly. Another suggestion is to always take care to build three sides of your arrangement, since the viewer can see the front and the two sides. Try giving the arrangement a three dimensional effect by training some flowers and foliage sideways. Large compositions tend to look richer with some clusters of flowers and leaves turned to the side and curved backward from the central section. 

Takeaways
  • Many women love how beatiful flowers look
  • For weight and stability, use large flowers
  • Do not place one bloom directly above the other
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