Tools and Mechanics
Lexi Carrick
Design Bowl
This is used to hold the floral foam to create an arrangement
Location- under counter
Floral Adhesive
This is used to hold together anything that is not able to withstand the heat from a hot gluegun
Location- Student Desk
Anchor Tape
This is used to hold the floral foam in the design bowl to make arrangements.
Location- in a drawer
Floral Food
Floral food is a powder that is dissolved into the water before a flower is placed in there to give nutrients to it
Location- Underneath the counter, in a cabinet
Floral Wire
It binds arrangements together and anchors them
Location- windowsill above the sink
Card Holder
This is what holds the card in the arrangement
Location- student desk
Floral Knife
Greening Pin
These are used to hold the greenery in place on a design
Location- drawer
Finishing Spray
This is a spray used to shine the leaves of an arrangement. It is normally put on as the finishing touch to an arrangement
location- under the counter
Cardette
Bunch Cutters
This is used to cut the stems of a flower
Location- tool kits
Corsage Pin
This is used to hold things together on a corsage (normally worn by females)
Location- counter drawer
Bucket
A bucket is used to hold the flowers after processing
Location- cooler
Floral Tape
Floral tape is a non-sticky tape that is used to hold flowers together
Location- student desk
Glue Chips
These are used by melting them on a hot glue plate, and dipping small things in it
Location- student desk
Vase
This is used to hold the arrangement once it is complete
location- shelves in the back of the room
Hot Glue Sticks
These are put inside the hot glue gun, melted, and then used to hold things
location- student desk
Wire Cutters
These are used to cut floral wire
location- tool kits
Pliers
these are used to cut the dead petals off of the flower
location- tool kits
Floral Foam
This is used to provide water to the flowers while making the arrangement. It is soaked in water, then placed in a design bowl
Location- by the vases
Scissors
these are used to cut ordinary things
location- tool kits
Flower Straw
this is used to hold droopy flowers in place
location-
boutonniere pins
these are used to hold things on a boutonniere in place
location- cabinet drawers