WEDDING FLORALS
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basie tools and supplies

Before you roli up your sleeves and begin making the arrangements on the pages that follow. familiarize yourself with the basie tools and supplies you'll need.

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1. CHENILLE STEMS—Similar to pipo cJeancrs. thcsc stems aro used to securc bows and strengthen stems. They conslst of bcndablc. twisted, hcavy wite and a tlockcd materiał that allows water to flow through.

2.    CORSAGE STEMS—Thcsc stems strengthen the ends of corsagcs so they can łx: hcld in płace with pins.

3.    CRAFT/PARING KNIFE—This is nscd for making precisc cuts in mutcrials such as vełlum.

/j. FLORAL PICKS—Woodcn tloral picks eonie in vari-otis sizes and arc uscd to sccurc bows in boucpiets and eztend stem lengths. They arc avai!ablc with and without wire. as shown.

FLOR Al PRESERVATIVES —Thcsc products contałn vital płatu nutrients to help your tlowers stay fresher longer. They can be obtained from any florist.

6.    FLORAL TAPE—This is uscd to w rap tloral stems and bind tlowers together. It is avai!ablc in whitc. dark green and llght grccn. and In varłous widths

7.    FLORAL WIRE—This wire eomes in different weights. or gauges. and Is used to strengthen stems and bind tlowers together.

8.    GARDEN GLOVES—Clovcs arc ideał for safely strip-ping thorns and unwamed leaves from stems.

9.    PilERS—Thcsc can be uscd for bending strong wire for a flower arrangement.

to. WATER TUBES—Tłtcse tubes arc filled with water and used to add fresh flowers to silk or dried bouqucts as well ;is to potted plants. Water tubes arc availablc in various lengths based on the size of the projer.t and where tliey will be placcd in the arrangement.

II. WIRE CUTTERS—'rhesc aro used to out thick stems and ot ber heavy matcrials.

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