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What are the rules of flower arrangement?

I) Basic shape of flower arrangement

1. Horizontal type. The center of gravity of the design emphasizes the horizontal shape that extends horizontally, with a slight bulge in the center and elegant curved designs at the left and right ends, and the most important feature of its shape is that it can be appreciated from any angle. Mostly used for dining table, coffee table, conference table furnishings.

2, triangle. Flowers can be inserted into a triangle, isosceles triangle or unequal triangle. The shape is simple, stable, giving a balanced, stable, simple, solemn feeling. Mostly used for ceremonies, openings, gift baskets and so on.

If applied in large-scale cultural performances and other grand occasions, it is also luxurious.

3, L-shaped. Will be two vertical combination of vertical, left and right was unbalanced, it is appropriate to display in the corner of the room against the wall. L-type for some spikes often play an important role in the composition of the large flowers and fruits for the corner, small flowers themselves forward extension, giving a person the feeling of openness.

4, fan-shaped. According to the basic triangle flower arrangement shape for change, in the center of the radial shape, and constitute the fan shape. Suitable for display in a large space.

5, inverted T-shaped. The whole design focuses on the composition of the inverted T-shape, the ratio of the vertical line and the left and right horizontal lines is 2:1, which gives people a sense of modernity and is suitable for decorating in the environment where there is a small space on the left and right.

6, vertical type. The overall shape is vertical upward modeling, giving a sense of upward extension, suitable for display in high and narrow space.

7, oval. Elegant and luxurious modeling. The use of a large number of flowers, group arrangement, the structure, contrast requirements are relatively low. Presenting a natural roundness. Classical vase as a container, suitable to be placed in the church or ceremonies and other occasions with a large space location.

8, inclined type. The shape is an unequal triangle. The length of the main branch depends on the situation, and the whole composition is characterized by left-right imbalance. It is mostly used for linear flowers, which can effectively express the beauty of stretching and nature.

(ii) Determination of size in flower arrangement

The proportion of the flower material and the flower vessel should be coordinated. Generally speaking, the height of the flower arrangement (i.e. the height of the first main branch) should not exceed 1.5-2 times the height of the flower arrangement container. The height of the container is calculated as the diameter of the mouth of the bottle plus its own height. After the height of the first main branch is determined, the height of the second main branch is 2/3 of the height of the first main branch, and the height of the third main branch is 1/2 of the height of the second main branch, which can be visually estimated from experience during the specific creation process. Second, the third main branch plays a balanced role in the composition, the number is not limited. But the size and proportion should be coordinated. Naturally, the proportion between the flower arrangement and the flowers must be appropriate, so that the staggered, sparse and dense, to avoid showing feet, shrinking head, fluffy. The rules of flower arrangement and abstract flower arrangement is best dealt with according to the golden ratio, that is to say, the bottle height of 3, the flower material height of 5, the total height of 8. The ratio of 3:5:8 can be. The bouquet can also be wrapped according to this ratio.

(C) the configuration of the color of the flower arrangement

The color configuration of the flower arrangement is both a portrait of nature, there is an exaggeration of nature, the choice of the main color should be suitable for the use of the environment. Heavy warm tones (red, orange, yellow) for celebratory gatherings, dance halls, restaurants, venues, exhibition halls; bright and clean neutral tones for the study, living room and bedroom; and cold tones (light yellow, green, blue, purple, white) are often used in mourning places.

In terms of the type of flowers. This wood seeks its deep and powerful, herb seeks its distinctive can be human. Natural floral art to Li not chaotic, colorful not dazzling color-based, even without flowers, can also use the pine and cypress as the protagonist. And patterned floral to colorful, hot and warm, can also be a strong contrast of colors set in the same work.

In terms of the color of the flowers and containers, the plain vase and the elegant chrysanthemums have a sense of coordination; strong and decorative dahlias, with the glaze of the rough ceramic pot. Can show its rough style; light blue water Meng appropriate inserted with low dense pink daisies or chrysanthemums; crystal clear glass vase should be inserted Gerbera chrysanthemums decorated with the Lord of Man, and make its branches and stems entwined in the body of the vase.

On the characteristics of the East and West floriculture, Western floriculture, the number of flowers and branches, colorful and contrasting; and Eastern floriculture is less flowers and branches, focusing on the natural beauty of the gesture, more light, light color. Elegant.

Flower basket flower arrangement

One, the type of basket

Flower baskets have many functions, such as in the celebration of the feast, welcome guests, celebrate the opening and performance of congratulatory activities such as the use. Family holiday decorations and artistic flower arrangements, also often used. Basket has the following two main types:

1. art basket and vases, water pots, the same expression of flower arrangement, only the basket to try to place the water and solid flower appliances.

2. Commodity baskets with European and American flavor, for the colorful, warm atmosphere of a large pile of flower arrangements, in the more fashionable ceremonial exchanges.

Second, the shape of the basket

Basket is the basic flower basket flower arrangement, the market has a special basket, if the conditions of their own hands to prepare, it is more interesting. There are many shapes of baskets, common basket, basket, single basket, multi-layer basket, etc., the daily use of vegetable baskets, sometimes can also be used.

Three, the basket of water

Flower baskets, regardless of the material compiled, relying on itself is unable to maintain water, generally using the following two methods:

1. water preservation of water is generally in the basket to put a water basin and flower plugs, can also be used in place of empty cans, cups, bowls, etc., if you can make a special design of the characteristics of the basket itself, the water is better.

2. Flower clay water retention Flower clay has a strong water absorption and water retention capacity, flower branches inserted into the clay will not be loose, and can be cut according to the needs of any. Flowering clay can withstand the insertion of flower branches from all directions, but should not be used repeatedly.

Four, the flower basket of the flower body positioning

Flower basket modeling concept is determined, the flower body positioning is the determining factor in the success or failure of the flower arrangement. Positioning method is based on the shape of the basket, in the key part of the flower arrangement modeling first inserted a few, to determine its height and scope. Commonly used three kinds of flower basket flower body positioning is as follows:

1. Hemispherical flower basket Select a flower inserted in the center of the basket, to determine the height of the basket, and then inserted in the edge of the basket of four, in the form of a criss-cross shape, you can determine the size of the basket of the scope of the basket, and then gradually inserted from the middle of the periphery or the periphery to the middle.

2. Single-sided ornamental flower basket There are balanced and even type of flower arrangement, positioning method is basically the same.

3. Unequal triangle flower basket first insert the highest 1 flower, the second and third flower inserted in the left and right sides of the outermost. These three flowers to determine the position of the outline of the basket, the other parts of the flower branch insertion will not be messed up.

Fifth, the color of the basket

Flower baskets are mostly used as congratulations or used as interior decoration, but also for memorial activities.

1. congratulate the celebrations with flower baskets to red or colorful and beautiful flowers, and then with other flowers.

2. Mourning activities with flower baskets to plain color flower arrangement is appropriate.

Floral basket color with a single color flower color inserted solid color flower basket, there are two flower color with the two-color flower basket, there are a variety of colors of flowers mixed with multi-color flower baskets, there will be a combination of several flower color into several blocks of color block flower baskets and so on.

Six, the specifications of the basket

Basket of different occasions, the size of the specifications are different.

1. Basket on the shelf placed on the shelf of the flower basket is only the size of a palm.

2. Grand occasions with flower baskets, such as the stage flowers, banquet tables on the table baskets, company or store opening with the Zhixi basket, the size is very large, some up to a few meters high.

Some of the flower branch size is not long enough, with the help of bamboo sticks to catch the long flower branches. Alternatively layers can be added to the flower basket so that all the flowers are inserted into the clay.

Seven, the basket of flowers notes

1. flowers inserted, you should check, and where there is insufficient, or some small decorations to make it more interesting.

2. If inserted is a long-handled flower basket, you can tie a ball or bow on the basket handle with a ribbon, and let the ribbon down to drape.

3. To make a birthday flower basket, you can leave an empty space in the basket and put in a beautiful gift, which will become a real gift basket.

4. Gift baskets, often commissioned by the florist, should be inserted into the basket of cards or ribbons, and write congratulatory words and payment. There are also special shelves to insert the card, it seems more sophisticated.