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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 24, 2007
7:29 PM Post #3775246
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What's in yours? |
BDale60
Warren, PA
(Zone 5a)
July 25, 2007
6:13 AM Post #3776748
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Well, for one thing, I suppose you need a good reliable pair of scissors (or "shears" if you prefer). But do you need anything beyond the standard household scissors and, if so, why?
Edited for clarity: I'm sure you need more than a pair of scissors. What I'm wondering about is what kind of scissors are best or necessary and why?
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
July 25, 2007
3:27 PM Post #3778522
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1. florist knife
2. hand pruner
3. wire cutter
4. wires
5. glue gun
6. florist tape
7. u shaped florist picks
8. sheet moss
BDale, I use a pair of sharp pruners when gathering my flowers. But when I'm actually arranging, I switch to a knife. I've been told that shears/pruners cut stems in two directions causing more damage to the flowers, thus, decreasing the life of the arrangement. Don't know the validity of that, just makes sense I guess. I don't know brands or anything...I just think as long as they're sharp, they're good to go. |
BDale60
Warren, PA
(Zone 5a)
July 27, 2007
5:28 AM Post #3784746
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Hi karma,
Your comment about scissors/shears makes sense. Might be something I need to consider. I don't know that I'm too handy with a knife when it comes to cut flowers, but perhaps that is a good skill to learn.
Okay, what is a "u shaped floral pick" and how/where do you use it? (Maybe gently strumming a guitar while considering how to place the flowers...?) :)
BDale
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
July 27, 2007
8:19 AM Post #3784985
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Haha bdale, I use it to secure moss to oasis foam. Also, remember the asian arrangement with the canna leaves? I used it to secure the leaf tip to the foam after I folded it under. Does that make sense? |
BDale60
Warren, PA
(Zone 5a)
July 27, 2007
8:29 AM Post #3785003
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Hi Karma,
I'm not sure I know what this tool/device looks like ("u shaped" I guess, duh, but beyond that...).
I tried to "Google" to see a photo, but when I put in "floral u pick" I got about a hundred websites of places which have "U Pick strawberries, U Pick blueberries, etc." LOL.
BDale
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
July 27, 2007
8:44 AM Post #3785047
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Sorry bdale, I sort of made up that name. I don't even know what it is called. You can actually just make them from wires or even paper clips. I bought it for convenience. Here's a pic, but the quality isn't so great. Cheap camera.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 27, 2007
11:12 AM Post #3785524
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We call them 'hairpin' hooks or 'german pins'
I use a stub wire and bend it into a hook shape !
and when you want to attatch a hook to plant material that's called a double leg mount. |
BDale60
Warren, PA
(Zone 5a)
July 27, 2007
11:18 AM Post #3785546
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From the Flower Arranging event at the 2008 Olympics...
"...and here comes Terriculture in for a..it appears to be...YES, a double leg mount...the crowd goes WILD!!!"
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 27, 2007
2:11 PM Post #3786158
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BDale, not being funny but, did you take your medication today? LoL!! |
BDale60
Warren, PA
(Zone 5a)
July 27, 2007
3:50 PM Post #3786490
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It is the caffeine from the coffee. Finally getting to me after all these years.
BDale |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 28, 2007
1:24 AM Post #3788251
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Better switch to decafe , mate! (only joking) !
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 29, 2007
3:48 AM Post #3791642
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BDale, this is my bodyguard, so watch out. LoL!!
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 19, 2007
9:40 PM Post #4102739
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My floristry toolbox, sorry it has taken me so long to get round to showing you!
It was a good excuse to have a tidy up!
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 19, 2007
9:45 PM Post #4102760
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contents list will follow but the main tools I use are,
floristry scissors
string
wire
pot tape
oasis fix
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 19, 2007
9:48 PM Post #4102771
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toolbox contents, 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 19, 2007
9:53 PM Post #4102812
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Accessories,
coloured decorative wire
pearl pins
beads
feathers
ribbons
raffia
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 19, 2007
9:55 PM Post #4102821
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glue gun 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 19, 2007
9:59 PM Post #4102832
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floral foam
pot tape
knife
plastic trays
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 19, 2007
10:06 PM Post #4102863
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posy pad
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
October 19, 2007
11:24 PM Post #4103108
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Have a question. Went to buy a glue gun today and found out there was a high temp gun and a low temp gun. Bought both. Which one used for what? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 20, 2007
1:17 PM Post #4104444
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I don't know Karma, I bet crafty Traci will know!
lucky you got both to be on the safe side , haha!
Accessories, include fabric netting and ribbons
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 20, 2007
1:21 PM Post #4104454
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orange ideas... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 20, 2007
1:29 PM Post #4104472
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Gift bags, transparent coloured papers and sprayed plant material 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 20, 2007
1:34 PM Post #4104491
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Hand tie in gift bag 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 26, 2007
12:51 AM Post #4124643
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Sorry I just now saw this thread. Thanks for showing the essentials. Here comes the question of the hour. What is Oasis? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
1:21 AM Post #4124663
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Oasis is a brand name for floral foam, usually the green stutt ,but you can get other colours!
They also supply lots of floristry products.
Here's a crazy one I did with pink floral foam.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
1:24 AM Post #4124664
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container,frog oasis 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
1:26 AM Post #4124668
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adding flowers 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
1:29 AM Post #4124670
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layering like a yummy trifle. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
1:31 AM Post #4124673
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almost edible! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
1:36 AM Post #4124684
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Birds eye view, hope you like trifle! 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 26, 2007
2:18 AM Post #4124713
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Terri, check out the new shop and see what you think. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
12:06 PM Post #4125829
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I think the new shop is great Traci, I will be getting all my flowery things from there!
Belle's so friendly and she really knows her stuff, someone said she used to do demos! (of the flower club type) |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
February 12, 2008
8:07 PM Post #4530261
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I got a new product! It looks like little beads at first. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
February 12, 2008
8:10 PM Post #4530276
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Sprinkle some in a vase of water, leave to swell for 6hrs. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
February 12, 2008
8:14 PM Post #4530286
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coloured balls appear! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
February 12, 2008
8:18 PM Post #4530303
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When the balls are in water you cannot see the clear ones, like the vase on the right. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
February 12, 2008
8:23 PM Post #4530330
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flowers can stand up in these balls. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
February 12, 2008
8:30 PM Post #4530363
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The flowers just stay where you put them, I think it's great stuff! 
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PerennialGirl
Winnipeg, MB
(Zone 4a)
February 23, 2008
10:07 PM Post #4579698
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Wow that is cool, Terri! Are they expensive and can they re reused? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
February 23, 2008
10:33 PM Post #4579813
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Hi Donna,
On the packet I have it says they last for two years. I have noticed if they are out of water after a few days they start to go small again. I put them back in the water and hey presto, back to normal size.
They were given to me as a christmas present, not sure of the price.
Nice to see you around again! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
March 8, 2008
5:49 PM Post #4639125
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I got a new wire wnd bead collar... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
March 8, 2008
5:52 PM Post #4639137
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It can be used to sit on the top of a vase, flowers placed through the holes. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
March 8, 2008
5:57 PM Post #4639158
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easy to place flowers... 
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
March 8, 2008
8:22 PM Post #4639703
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Neat new tool Terri! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
March 8, 2008
8:33 PM Post #4639746
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Hi karma, I was lucky to get it, as it was the last one on the stall! |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
April 1, 2008
1:16 PM Post #4741062
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You are lucky to find on like that. I got 2 from a catalog but they are flat and the beads hang just outside the vase, not nearly as versatile as the one you display. I'll have to take a pic of it.
BTW, where do you purchase your rainbow oasis foam.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
April 14, 2008
7:48 PM Post #4809250
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Sorry I missed this post... Oasis sell the coloured foam. It takes much longer to soak up the water, usually about 20 minutes. It is fun to experiment with it, I have tried pink and yellow so far.
I used it here with yellow roses
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
April 14, 2008
7:49 PM Post #4809262
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Quite good for making an arrangement without foliage. 
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haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
April 15, 2008
7:18 AM Post #4811384
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I found it online, but looks expensive and bulk purchases for flower shops. Still looking and Terri, I went to the bridal shop, had no idea about the pins so I visited another craft shop and they had some pearl ones, now are those that you used above clear crystal? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
April 17, 2008
7:10 PM Post #4824154
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I think those are the clear crystal ones, I have some diamond ones too, which look the same on photos! |
