Floristry is one of the types of applied art. It allows you to create masterpieces from natural materials. The result is collages, bouquets, panels, compositions. This art direction allows you to express your creativity and learn technical techniques. Only flowers and leaves are used in this work.
Beginning florists should try making simple arrangements in the form of bouquets. For creative person such a hobby can become a real passion. It is very easy to create unusual works from natural materials by following the lessons and advice of experienced florists. There are no identical flowers or leaves in nature, so the work always turns out to be unique.
Getting started with flowers
After watching the lesson on making bouquets, you immediately need to think about what to make it from.
Choose the right material
You can use both live and dry ingredients. Materials are divided into categories: exotic, field and others. There are plants that will universally fit into any bouquet. For example, Irises or Sunflowers.
I mainly use the following materials:
Some plants don't go well together. They tend to release substances into the water that poison other plants. It is customary to keep roses, carnations and lilies separately from others.
Gift bouquets have their own characteristics. Flowers have always had their own meaning. The colors also convey a certain message. Even the packaging matters.
Using too much different flowers(more than 4 types) makes the composition heavy, cluttered or too rustic. A bouquet from a novice florist should be different from a selection of wildflowers.
Etiquette in floristry is increasingly developing. More and more attention is being paid to it. If flowers can convey the feelings of the giver, then the composition can have the meaning of a full-fledged postcard.
According to the canons of design in any field perfect combination- these are three primary colors. With regard to arranging bouquets, this rule also applies. A beginner will demonstrate good taste if he sticks to a modest color palette.
The quality of flowers, especially fresh ones, is very important factor. The arranged bouquet will look careless if there are spots on the leaves or the stem is limp. There are tricks to keep fresh flowers in good condition: store at a suitable temperature, cut the stems at an angle, clear them of leaves and shoots to the water level. The cut needs to be renewed sometimes - the flowers will last longer.
Bouquets of dried flowers have a number of advantages:
- Durable.
- Simple composition design.
- No additional care required.
- They stand without water in a vase or even in wooden blanks.
- Additional coloring adds brightness and uniqueness to the bouquet.
- Dark corners of the house are suitable so that the bouquet does not fade.
Select song
There are several basic compositions that will help beginners assemble bouquets of fresh and dried flowers very quickly and efficiently.
- Using Similar Colors. This technique of making bouquets is the most popular among non-professionals. Peonies, irises, Dutch roses, Dutch roses, lilacs, violets are easy to arrange.
- The struggle and unity of opposites in contrasting compositions. They turn out to be one of the most spectacular and brightest. Using basic colors makes bouquets interesting. Making bouquets from fresh flowers will be especially simple and interesting for beginners. Contrast can be achieved through light and dark shades.
- Combination various colors one saturation. For this I use a tint circle. There are special computer programs, allowing you to see the colors combined with a particular shade. This helps artists and web designers work. A novice florist can train his sense of color thanks to them.
- Combination of colors of the same color, but in different shades. The bouquet looks like a gradient.
Composition is also affected by the shape and size of objects. They must be proportional to each other.
Tools for beginner florists
All these items are needed to get started. With experience, you can choose other devices.
Styles in the art of floristry
Formolinear style, characterized by a restrained amount of materials and shapes. The bouquet consists of only one flowers.
Massive style - an arrangement characterized by large shapes and soft lines. First, the main part of the bouquet is composed, and then all the voids are filled in to achieve smooth lines.
Creative floristry - applied non-standard forms and priority is given to the uniqueness of the product.
Mixed style is the combination of several styles into unusual compositions.
Bouquets for women are more streamlined and round, while bouquets for men are more elongated.
Spring bouquet: step-by-step instructions
Floristry master class for beginners from several simple steps. Even a child can repeat the lesson on making this bouquet.
- Prepare your tools. Trim pale pink peonies so that the stem is 45 cm long. Remove any leaves from the stem that will be in the water.
- Choose the most big flower, add others of smaller size to it. They should be placed just below the main flower. Point the bouquet with the buds towards you to see how they are arranged.
- The stems of the flowers should be at an angle of 45 degrees in relation to each other.
- We fill the bouquet until it is the desired volume. Now you can secure it with floral tape. Close the fixation with a satin ribbon.
- Align the stems so that the buds are at the same level. Wrap them in transparent packaging.
The bouquet is ready. Buds of pink peonies can be diluted with white ones.
Video master class
Floristry will allow you to make a unique gift for loved ones or decorate a celebration. Even a beginner can make a bouquet of flowers step by step by following the steps in the master class.
Decor creative products from plants it will be easy if you follow the technique from the master class. It describes in detail the composition, creation of shape and selection of color shades.
Floristics- this is one of the varieties of design and decorative and applied art, which is embodied in the creation of compositions, collages, bouquets, and panels. Floral arranging is a creative and technical endeavor.
Usually the designer's goal is to express a theme or idea, an event, using only flowers and leaves.
Floristry for beginners involves creating simple natural compositions, bouquets and collages. It can become a real hobby for lovers of something beautiful, because you can create masterpieces with your own hands. So where to start?
Basics of the art of floristry
First you need to decide on the materials. Each flower has its own meaning. Various natural materials are used for work, for example, flowers, herbs, leaves, berries, chestnuts, nuts, etc. The materials used can be either dry or live.
If you want to create a gift bouquet, remember that azalea means devotion, gladiolus - constancy, calla - beauty and poise, lotus - good health and happiness, orchid - beauty, peony - fame and wealth. In addition, each shade has its own meaning.
Red flowers symbolize passion and love, dark pink - gratitude, white - purity and innocence, purple - friendship, yellow - joy and prosperity. Recently, flower etiquette has received more and more attention. Therefore, by combining different flowers you can express feelings or gratitude.
When composing a flower arrangement it is very important appearance colors. When choosing flowers, pay attention to the foliage. It should be green, without brown spots. The stems should look as if they were recently cut from the flowerbed.
The main rule in floristry for beginners: more is not better. How instilled experienced designers They do not use more than three colors in their works. Bouquets with more than four types of flowers may seem crowded and too variegated, which spoils their appearance. 
Classification into types of compositions
Florists identify 4 methods of combination color range plants.
The first is the use of similar colors, the second is a combination of contrasting colors located opposite each other, the third is a combination of different color wheel, the fourth is a combination of several shades of the same color.
Contrasting compositions look bright and unusual. To create such a bouquet you need to use “pure” colors. You can combine orange gerberas with blue irises to create an optimistic composition.
For a romantic atmosphere, you should choose bed shades, choosing muted ones: blue colors in combination with soft pink or lilac with yellow-brown. When experimenting, try making a bouquet of flowers of a light shade and a dark one.
The bouquet may predominate specific color. As usual, florists for harmonious combination use several colors of similar shades. Such a bouquet can be composed in a transitional range of one tone. For example, for bright colors the background of the composition is made dimmer and darker, and for dark backgrounds it is made darker and brighter.
When creating a composition, you cannot pay attention only to color. Try to choose natural material of suitable size and shape.
When composing a flower arrangement, you need to prepare the plants and store them correctly during the work process. Place flowers in water by cutting their stems at an angle. Remove all growth and foliage that is below the water level. To maintain the freshness of flowers, you can use floral foam, which prevents the growth of bacteria.
Almost all cut flowers are best stored at a temperature of +5 degrees. Gladioli, orchids, anthuriums are well preserved at +10 degrees. You can “revive” some fading flowers, for example, a rose, by placing the plant in a bath of water for 2 hours. 
Charming compositions of dried flowers
Compositions made from dried flowers look very beautiful. They are durable and require almost no further care. A bouquet of dried flowers can be made in decorative tree or vase. One of the most important stages when composing a bouquet is selecting the necessary flowers and drying them. You can choose tall roses and gladioli.
Eucalyptus leaves, poppy flowers, yarrow, and dried fern leaves are suitable additions to the bouquet. As a rule, dried flowers are not very bright, so you can color the plants or use them as decoration additional elements, for example, peacock feathers.
The most popular composition of dried flowers is a regular bouquet. To create it you need dried flowers, a vase, decorative stones and filler. The bottom of the vase needs to be filled with floral foam. If you don’t have one, you can use a regular mounting room and fill it with cellophane, thereby preserving the walls of the vase.
Trim the dried flower stems to the required length. You need to make a bouquet starting with the tallest flowers, which form the shape of the future composition. Rotate the vase as you add to it natural materials so that the bouquet looks harmonious from all sides. Stones should be added as desired. In a transparent vase, they will not only be a decoration, but will also make it more stable.
The finished composition of dried flowers should be placed away from the window so that as little sunlight as possible gets in. 
Tools for the future florist
If you are seriously interested in designing from floral materials, then you will probably need tools.
✽ Floral foam needed to secure flowers in the composition.
✽ Using flower pins you can attach ribbons and moss in the required place.
✽ Floral ribbon needed to give the stem additional stability.
You can also hide it floral wire, which is fundamental in many works.
✽ To cut the wire you will need wire cutters.
Other tools can be found in the arsenal of every gardener and florist: garden shears, secateurs etc. Scissors and pruning shears must be sharp so that the cut is always smooth. This is especially important when working with wooden twigs and thick-stemmed flowers.
Experienced florists often use glue gun
And sticks. Thanks to these devices, you can fix the foam in the vessel. The gun can be used to make compositions from dried flowers and artificial flowers. 
Directions and styles of floristry
Europeans highlight three directions of floristry: form-linear, vegetative and decorative. This classification was approved by Gregor Lersch and Daniel Ost. Peter Asman has cultivated 4 areas of floristry. In addition to the three styles listed above, there was one more - parallel.
However, this direction was transferred to the category of arrangement of lines of plant materials. Currently particularly popular creative floristry. This direction is characterized by originality of forms, sophistication and uniqueness.
Compositions made in a linear style are very easy to recognize. All plant materials are used rather sparingly. Any element is very important, just as the moment of using the space between materials is important.
The peculiarity of the massive style is in its arrangement. These are volumetric forms with soft transitions. The florist creates the central part of the bouquet, and then gradually fills in the outlines of the arrangement.
Compositions made in a mixed floristry style are very diverse. They are far from established rules arrangements of linear, massive or massive-linear style. Most likely, they harmoniously combine all styles.
Floristry is a fascinating activity that will give you many pleasant moments. By making a composition from flowers, twigs and leaves, you become closer to nature. Studying floristry as an element of design can not only provide an opportunity to explore new opportunities, but even develop into a real profession. 
Video master classes to help beginning flower designers
1) First lesson in floristry. Bouquet "Caramel".
2) Floristry: the secret of a simple bouquet
3) Floristry master class for beginners
4) How did I become a florist? // My first bouquet
5) How to make a frame for a winter bouquet
6) Spiral technique using the example of white bouquets
7) Compositions in baskets
9) Decorating the premises for the New Year
10) Bouquet of dried fruits/ Floristry
11) 10 tips for beginner florists
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The shapes of bouquets can be different, but for beginners it is better to use 2 techniques for assembling a composition: parallel or spiral. Be sure to first clean the lower part of the stems from leaves and thorns.
1. Parallel bouquet
This is the simplest way to create a bouquet, but there is still room for creativity. Technique: We lay the plant stems parallel to each other, tightly. Often the binding tape also acts as decoration.
This bouquet can be assembled to make it round, asymmetrical or one-sided.
Round form collected from 1–4 types of flowers approximately same size and additions. In the center is the main flower, around it we place the others in a circle, so that they are approximately at the same height. The composition can be linked several times for convenience.
IN asymmetrical bouquet We also place flowers in a circle, but the height of the flowers will be different.
One-sided bouquet. This bouquet will contain the most high point- a flower or flowers on the longest stems, and the rest of the plants are arranged in steps, gradually going down.
2. Spiral bouquet
This technique is suitable for lush bouquets consisting of a large number different plants or flowers of the same type. The shape of the bouquet is round, and the arrangement of the stems helps to present a large number of flowers in a favorable light.
Technique: The easiest way is to assemble such a bouquet on the table.
The first flower is the base. We lay the second one with its stem on top of the first one, tilting to the right. The third is behind the first, tilted to the left. And then in the same order.
If you are putting together a bouquet of identical flowers, there is no need to constantly check it. If the composition contains different flowers, periodically carefully lift the bouquet, holding it at the intersection of the stems, to check and correct the arrangement of the elements.
Harmony of composition
In order for the bouquet to be successful and last a long time, it is important to follow two rules:
- plant compatibility;
- compatibility of shades.
Bouquets can be plain, similar, rainbow or contrasting. If it seems difficult to combine colors, you can use a color wheel. Similar colors are located next to each other, and the brightest contrasts are opposite each other.
The European style of bouquets allows you to combine different flowers, but some plants are better used in mono-bouquets, as they greatly shorten the life of their neighbors. Among these harmful “egoists”:
- daffodil (especially for tulips);
- carnations (especially for roses);
- lilies of the valley;
- bird cherry;
- mignonette.
But there are also “doctor” plants that will extend the life of flowers:
- cypress;
- juniper;
- lily (for roses);
- jasmine (for lily of the valley).
Design Secrets
An objectively beautiful bouquet is always about small floral secrets that make the composition harmonious. Some of them:
- in a composition of many colors there should be a main “point”, a focal point that attracts attention. Our eyes subconsciously look for “points”, and such bouquets seem harmonious;
- do not overdo it with greenery, and it should not be higher than the flowers;
- the use of flowers of varying degrees of openness and buds prolongs the life of the bouquet;
- The rhythm of the bouquet is important: flowers, shapes, colors must alternate, then a certain “movement” of the composition is created that pleases the eye.
Packaging as part of the composition
Among the stylish and fashionable packaging recent years and this year, the first place is occupied by plain paper. Fabric and lace, thick untreated linen - matting, satin ribbons and coarsely woven ropes will add charm to the bouquet.
Large and small grids are losing ground.
Polyethylene is undesirable; it can only be used as technical packaging.
Floral trends - 2018
Arranging flower bouquets is an art that is worth learning in order to delight your loved ones with bright compositions from living plants. What your bouquet will be like depends on who you are going to give it to, what the number of flowers should be, and what event it highlights. To create a harmonious, beautiful bouquet, where the colors and plant varieties are chosen with taste, you need to know the basic rules of floristry.
Plant preparation
- When making bouquets, use freshly cut plants. The stem is cut at an angle, the flower is immediately placed in water to avoid the formation of an air lock.
- It is better to place flowers in rain or distilled water, or, in extreme cases, settled tap water.
- Chrysanthemums, roses, hydrangeas or jasmine need to split the stem before placing in water.
- The stems of peonies, dahlias or poppies are first placed in boiling water.
Choosing the shape of the bouquet
Usually, when composing a bouquet, a round or one-sided shape is chosen. In the first case, the flowers are placed in an even circle, facing outward. Round bouquets look good in small baskets or vases, they are perfect for gifts.
Single-sided bouquets are good for special occasions (weddings, anniversaries). Flowers of different lengths are arranged in a strict composition directed in one direction. In this case, you need to start with the longest flowers in the background, moving to the small ones in front.
Compatibility Rules
So that your bouquet does not seem bulky and tasteless, and stands in a vase for a long time, delighting your loved one, follow these rules:
Use no more than three types of plants in a bouquet.
Do not combine wildflowers with exotic ones ornamental plants(for example, daisies and alstroemeria).
It is better not to mix lilies, roses or orchids with other flowers; they are beautiful on their own.
Roses do not allow other plants to survive in the same water.
Carnations and daffodils die next to other flowers in a vase.
Bouquets of flowers bright colors It is customary to give to adult women; for girls - delicate light colors.
A bright bouquet should contain a combination of three main shades - red, blue and yellow. For example, purple(red plus blue) goes with yellow, and orange (red plus yellow) goes with blue.
Decoration
All kinds of green branches will help to place accents in your bouquet. You can use fern, palm leaves, small needles, climbing plants. Sometimes used decorative materials– mesh or organza. But remember, not everyone may like the excessive saturation of the bouquet with artificial elements.
Master class - a lush bouquet of fresh flowers
Prepare:
Secateurs;
Knife, stapler;
Transparent and packaging films;
Extensions for inserting flowers;
Florist's sponge.
We use the following fresh flowers and decor:
White roses – 5 pcs.;
Pink callas – 9 pcs.;
White alstroemeria – 4 pcs.;
Chrysanthemum branch – 1 pc.;
White and crimson orchids – up to 18 pcs.;
Leaves of palm, aralia, salal and aspidistra - 3-5 pcs.;
Bergrass - as a green decoration.
Let's start making the bouquet:
- Lay out the flowers on the work surface.
- Cut off the desired piece of floral sponge and soak it in water until completely saturated.
- We make an envelope from the film around the sponge and seal it with a stapler.
- We strengthen the decorative film around the sponge on top.
- The sponge can be placed in a basket, lining the bottom with cellophane.
- We start from the lowest level of the composition, installing large leaves of aralia and palm trees. In this case, the stems are cut with pruning shears and inserted into the sponge oasis.
- Orchid flowers, cut from branches, are inserted into extensions with water.
- We cut and place calla lilies in the bouquet, then roses.
- Add separated orchids, then whole branches.
- Finally, aspidistra and other greenery are installed.
You can sprinkle the leaves with floral varnish, and fresh bouquet ready.
Master class – a bouquet of flowers in a spiral
When making such a bouquet, one main flower is placed in the center, the rest are located around it at an angle, like turns of a spiral. Choose the main flower with a strong stem, since the entire composition is attached to it; roses are best suited here. Stock up on scissors, braid for tying a bouquet and floral ribbon.
Let's get started:
- Trim the flower stems so that they are approximately the same height.
- holding central flower right hand, take another plant to the left and place it side by side at a right angle.
- Take the next flower and place it at the same angle behind the second one.
- Successively added flowers bend around the base, gradually going into a spiral.
- You can weave alstroemeria or gypsophila into the bouquet.
- You can complement the composition with greenery that will surround the flowers.
- Tie the flower stems with braid and add floral ribbon if desired.
By touching flowers - bright creations of nature, you will find harmony and peace of mind. And colorful bouquets will bring light and joy to those around you.
Anna Kambur
Each of us has some kind of creative streak: some skillfully bake and decorate cakes, some write poetry, some know how to make unique crafts. If you are not an expert in a field that is close to you, this does not mean that you will not be able to do what you love. Today there are many ways to learn and develop in any field, including such exquisite art as floristics.
Lyrical digression about bouquets of flowers
What woman doesn't love flowers?
Delicate, airy, romantic, complex and intricate, strict and elegant - plants can be different, convey internal state person, express the emotions of the giver and personify his feelings
Not a single celebration, the culprit of which is a representative of the fair half of humanity, takes place without beautiful bouquets in her honor.
To date, purchase flower arrangements simple and accessible in stores, florist salons, and even ordered online with delivery to the addressee. However, few people know how to make a bouquet of flowers with their own hands. For what? Firstly, this is a real work of art, which is made with your own hands, so it also carries more heat and love, and secondly - in this case, the flowers are selected personally by the donor, who describes his sensations and feelings. How to become a novice florist? We'll tell you further.
Beautiful bouquet design
Master class on making bouquets with your own hands for beginners
You can create a creative bouquet with your own hands even from simple ones. field daisies, the main thing is to have basic knowledge about the language of colors and the correctness of their combination. Let's start with the semantic load:
- Rose– the queen of flowers, who always looks luxurious and expensive. As a rule, it is given to beloved women, to whom feed passion. However, if you choose spray roses in delicate lilac or beige shades, this will indicate interest and slight love. In most cases, men choose mono bouquets, although this unique flower goes well with peonies, elegant irises, freesia, which in contrast will look innocent and cute.
- Peony- lately on this beautiful flower popularity has increased greatly, and for good reason. Unlike roses, it is more delicate, but no less refined. In a bouquet, a peony will tell about warm feelings which the giver experiences, but not always love ones: these are a good option For mothers, daughters, sisters and young girls. Every year new varieties are developed, and they are all beautiful.
- Tulip- symbol spring, warmth and tenderness. It is not for nothing that since the times of the USSR these flowers have been the calling card of March 8th, the main women's holiday. However, today there are much more varieties of tulips than there were in those days, so it is not at all necessary to choose standard red or garden yellow: lilac, burgundy and even blue buds look much more interesting and unusual. This is an excellent choice for romantic people who personify sunlight and the tenderness of spring rain.
- Alstroemeria – popular flower for multifaceted compositions. On the one hand, you just want to warm up the delicate petals, but on the other hand, they are quite self-sufficient to become the main accent in the bouquet. They symbolize the feminine principle and even the independence of a beautiful lady.
Photo examples of decorating bouquets of fresh flowers
You can complement the composition not only with greenery and palm leaves. A homemade bouquet of flowers and sweets looks creative. If you want the gift to be not only beautiful and fragrant, but also tasty, place chocolate sweets among the buds - this option will appeal to lovers of sweets, and it will also add zest to the design.
Photo of a bouquet made by yourself
It’s quite possible to make a beautiful bouquet in a basket yourself using a special filler - oasis sponges, which for a long time keeps moisture inside. Thus, by saturating it with water at certain intervals, you create a comfortable microclimate for the flowers, and they will last several times longer than in a vase. Another advantage of such a sponge is that, due to its porous texture, it is easy to secure the stems in the desired way and give the shape of the composition.
Beautiful bouquet of bright flowers in a basket
Beautifully tie a bow from satin ribbon on a bouquet - an excellent decoration option and stylish addition to floral diversity. If you want to do emphasis on tenderness and romance of the composition, choose ribbons of medium width; if the bouquet is large, do not be afraid to experiment with wide pieces of fabric. Remember to fasten the satin and wrapping paper with paper clips and tape, but do it discreetly under the bow itself.
DIY bow “Butterfly”
Harmonious combination of colors in a bouquet
To create luxurious bouquets, you don’t have to be a professional. Floristry is more art than science. If you see and feel which flowers will look perfect in one composition, try and bring the ideas to life. Of course, anyone who wants to later make this activity their job should have at least a basic knowledge of flowers. They are obtained through courses and master classes held in various creative studios. Today, this is a fairly popular type of leisure activity: an event is organized on social networks, conducted by a professional, and anyone can sign up for it, thus gaining new knowledge and skills.
Flower packaging should be harmoniously combined with the main shades of the bouquet. If a pink-beige color scheme is used, paper several shades darker is acceptable. In many cases, contrasting packaging is appropriate, but in this case you should be careful, since delicate flowers such as hydrangeas and spray roses may be lost against the background of too bright wrapping.
Jute fiber or mesh for bouquet packaging
If you are planning to go to a celebration, and you collected a bouquet of fresh flowers the day before, it is recommended to use cellophane to make the arrangement look fresh. Of course, you shouldn’t use it as packaging; it won’t look as aesthetically pleasing as with paper, but wrapping the bouquet overnight and putting it in water is a reasonable decision.
What flowers you can use to make a bouquet is up to you to decide. Even field daisies can be decorated stylish and beautiful, while gorgeous roses can be spoiled by inappropriate decorations and additions. There are many videos on this topic on the Internet: following step by step instructions even a beginner can assemble an exquisite and original composition with his own hands.
How to make a bouquet of flowers from fabric?
An interesting solution for decoration - fabric flowers. Today, even at weddings, brides use additional bouquets when it comes time to traditionally throw the symbol of a happy marriage into the hall. Modern materials allow you to create real masterpieces: for example, foamiran– the petals turn out so realistic that it is quite difficult to distinguish them from real ones, especially from afar.
The design of the bride's bouquet in this case can be completely identical to the live composition that she uses as the main one.
Creativity can manifest itself in everything, and when it comes to flowers, the flight of imagination is simply endless. If your soul requires such self-expression, don’t put it off: buy flowers, a basic set of decorative materials and go for it! Who knows, perhaps your career as a florist will begin with one bouquet made with your own hands.
How to make a bouquet with your own hands: flowers in a hat box you will learn by watching the video:
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