tools and mechanics
floral design - ellie michener
bunch cutters
this tool is used to cut the stems of a flower.
it is located in the tool kits
floral tape
this tool is a non-sticky tape that is used to hold flowers together.
it is located in the student desks
anchor tape
this tool is used to hold the floral foam in the design bowl to make arrangements.
it is located in a drawer.
design bowl
this tool is used to hold the floral foam to create an arrangement.
it is located under the counter.
floral foam
it is located in the front of the room.
greening pin
they are located in the drawers.
hot glue stick
these tools are placed inside the hot glue gun, melted, and then used to hold things together.
they are located in the student desks.
hot glue gun
it is located by the windows on the counter.
scissors
these tools are used to cut ordinary objects and materials.
they are located in the tool kits.
wire cutters
these tools are used to cut floral wire.
they are located in the tool kits.
pliers
these tools are used to cut the dead petals off of a flower.
they are located in the tool kits.
floral wire
this tool binds arrangements together as well as anchors them in together.
it is located at the windowsill above the sink.
glue pan
it is located on the counter.
floral food
floral food is a powder that is dissolved into the water before a flower is placed in that gives nutrients to it.
it is located underneath the counter, in a cabinet.
floral knife
these tools is mainly used to cut plant stems and plant materials and such design supplies as floral foam, ribbon, and foil.
they are located in the tool kits.
floral oasis glue
this tool is used for bondage such as securing silk flowers. it is also used to hold together anything that is not able to withstand the heat from a hot glue gun
it is located in one of the cabinets/drawers.
leaf shine / finishing spray
this tool is a spray used to shine the leaves of an arrangement. It is normally put on as the finishing touch to an arrangement.
it is located under the counter.
vase
this tool is used to hold the arrangement once it is complete. it can also be used for decoration.
they are located on the shelves in the back of the room.
boutonniere pin
these tools are used to hold things down and together on a boutonniere.
they are located in the cabinet drawers.
corsage pin
these are used to hold things down and together on a corsage (normally worn by females).
they are located in the counter drawers.
glue chips
these tools are melted on a hot glue plate and used to dip small things in as adhesive.
they are located in the student desks.
flower straw
these tools are used to hold droopy flowers in place.
they are located in the drawers/cabinets.
cardette
they are made and designed by the students with paper.
card holder
this tool is used to hold a card in the arrangement.
it is located in the student desks.
floral cooler
it is located on the side wall of the classroom.