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Basic Equipment for Floristry
Behind every good florist is a good workbox full of the tricks of the trade....
Floral Skills: Wiring and Taping
Wiring and taping are essential skills if you want to create fantastic floral designs...
Gift Wrapping a Floral Display and Creating a Florist Bow
A beautifully wrapped display of flowers is the difference between merely a good arrangement and an exceptional arrangement....
How to Dry Fresh Flowers
Drying fresh flowers can be a fun, easy and cheap pastime for those who would like to enjoy their gardens all year round. This article discusses three methods of…...
How to Make Wax Flowers
Making wax flowers is a wonderful way of preserving beautiful blooms. This article discusses how to wax flowers, the equipment needed for this activity and popular…...
Ikebana: Traditional Japanese Flower Arranging
Ikebana is a traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement that has been practiced for over 600 years. This article offers some basic answers to frequently asked…...
Qualifications Needed to be a Florist
There are a variety of ways to become a qualified florist. This article discusses on the job training, practical qualifications and floristry courses at universities…...
Using Floral Foam
Floral foam is wet or dry and allows you to create amazing designs without the need for time consuming wiring....
Using Foliage in a Floral Bouquet
Foliage is coming into its own. Spectacular on its own or in anarrangement; it should never be an afterthought...
Working With Dried and Fabric Flowers
Dried and fabric flowers are making a comeback and are perfect for occasions when fresh blooms just wouldn't be suitable....