floral design tools and supplies

floral knives

cut flower stems; sharp, straight blades

floral foam knife

cut foam bricks; extra long blade

floral scissors

cut ribbon and wire; serrated edge to cut wire; long, slender blade

stem cutters

heavy duty cutting device used to cut bunches of flowers

wire cutters

cut heavy duty wire, corsage, and boutonniere stems

floral shears

cut stems w/out crushing them; cut thick or woody stems

pruning shears

cut very thick or tough branches; always have sharp cutting blades

stem strippers

removes thorns and leaves from stems; need to be carefully so you don't strip the bark from stems

glue guns

high and low temps; sticks available in 2 sizes

pan melt glue

small electric pan to melt small blocks of glue; reusable; not affected by moisture

floral stem tape

activated when stretched; wrapped around fresh, dried, or silk stems, variety of colors

anchor tape

waterproof tape; holding wet or dry foam in place; white or green

water tubes

clear, plastic tubes with tight fitting clear cap; ideal for boxed flowers

floral containers

multiple prongs to secure; very sturdy

other containers

glass vases are most requested; clean lines; for any occasion

casket saddle

holds floral foam and flowers in place and sits on top of casket

corsage and boutonniere pins

many different styles and colors; corsage are longer; corsage a have feminine pearl

wrist corsage holder

wrist band for corsages; attach silk or fresh flowers

cardette/card holder

added to floral arrangements for greetings and notes

cellophane

a transparent paperlike product that is impervious to moisture and used to wrap flowers for bouquets

tulle

very fine' stiff netting; used in veils, gowns, ect.

wooden pick

cowee; attach items to pick and insert into wet or dry foam

greening pin

attach leaves or moss to floral foam; anchor other materials in arrangements

sheet moss

fresh, green, flat sheets of natural moss

spanish moss

silvery-green, slender airplant that grows from trees; accent in arrangements

wire easel

hold a wreath

water picks

green plastic tubes with cap; inserted in foam with ease

floral foam

stem support device; flowers absorb water and nutrients; longer shelf life

dry foam

mainly for silk flowers as the mechanic; does NOT hold water; tight and compact

styrofoam

extruded polystryrene; mainly for silk arrangements

foam bouquet holder

fresh or silk flowers depending on the type of foam to create a bouquet

candle cups/picks

small, cheap containers designed to hold taper candles in floral foam

floral preservatives

extend shelf life of fresh flowers by replenishing food source, lowering pH, reducing bacteria growth

leaf shine

clean and shine leaves; natural luster; no fluorocarbons

ribbon

satin, nylon, fabric, plastic, sheer, tulle; decoration on floral arrangements

floral wire

lengthen/straighten stems

flat aluminum decorative wire

strong, malleable wire; easy to shape; adds impact to structures such as a base for corsages

bullion wire

adds sparkle and shine to bouquets; wrapping stems to add colorful flair

chenille stem

pipe cleaners; chenille covered wires; variety of colors

storage containers

wet pack containers for longer stems; smaller amounts of flowers; display in floral coolers