Ikebana is considered the basis of the art of drawing up flower arrangements. Meanwhile, the language of flowers existed not only in Japan. For many peoples, each flower was a symbol, with the help of a bouquet it was possible not only to declare love, but also to declare war. A modern flower arrangement does not carry such a serious semantic load, it is, first of all, beautiful and original.
It is necessary
- - flowers;
- - a sharp knife;
- - water;
- - pelvis;
- - vase;
- - basket;
- - bouquet;
- - floristic sponge;
- - wire.
Instructions
Step 1
To compose the composition, it is better to cut the flowers yourself. Then you will be firmly convinced that the plants are fresh and have not been treated with any composition. Use a good sharp knife. It is better to cut the plants in the early morning, before the dew dries, or late in the evening, when the sun has already set and the heat has subsided a little.
Step 2
Tear off or trim the bottom leaves. For lilac, bird cherry and other flowers with strong branches, split the cut. If you are going to include roses in your composition, trim the thorns.
Step 3
Pour into a large basin or tub of cold water and place the flowers there. Make sure they are almost completely submerged. In any case, the stems should be in the water, even if the flowers remain on the surface. It is best to put the container somewhere in a cool place for one and a half to two hours, so a basin is still preferable.
Step 4
Remove the flowers from the water and trim the stems a little. If you have cyclamens, chrysanthemums or carnations, cut 2.5-3 cm on the lower part of the stem. Dip the stem of a plant that secretes milky juice, first in boiling water for a few seconds, and then immediately in cold water. You can burn them. Such plants include poppies, dahlias, peonies and some others.
Step 5
Sort flowers by type and length of stem. Try to have plants of about the same size in the same group. It is preferable to compose compositions if there are only three groups, while the shortest stem is half the average, and the middle one is half the long. But other relationships are also possible.
Step 6
You will need a foundation to compose your composition. It can be the most common vase. But you can make a bouquet both in a basket and in a bouquet. In the last two cases, you will also need a floral sponge and a nutrient solution.
Step 7
In an ordinary vase, flowers are usually not fixed. They are simply arranged the way you like. Try to keep the tallest plants in the center and the lower ones at the edges. Then all the elements will be clearly visible.
Step 8
You can put plastic wrap in the basket, and put a floral sponge moistened with a nutrient solution on it. Flowers in such a basket can stand for quite a long time. They are attached with wires to a special frame, which you can make yourself or buy at a flower shop.
Step 9
It is very good if you have on hand a portaulette holder - a special device already filled with a floral sponge. Insert flowers in a circle from the center.
