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[Pages:22]Paper 06: Hotel Housekeeping Module 27: Flower Arrangement

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THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Prof. S. P. Bansal, Vice Chancellor, Indira Gandhi University, Rewari

Dr. Prashant K. Gautam, Director, UIHTM, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Dr. Sandeep Walia, Head of Department, UITHM, Chandigarh University

Dr. Jaswinder Sharma, Assistant Professor UIHTM, Panjab University Chandigarh

Dr. Sandeep Walia, Head of Department, UITHM, Chandigarh University

Prof. C. M. Parsheera, Director, IVS, MTA, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

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DESCRIPTION OF MODULE Flower Arrangement

Hotel Housekeeping

Flower Arrangement

Module no-27

Basic knowledge about Flower Arrangement in a hotel and good features of designs in flower arrangement, preparations and aftercare

To Learn good features of designs in flower arrangement and preparations and aftercare

Know basic ingredients used in Flower Arrangement Categorize arrangements by various aesthetic styles. Flower arrangement, Plant material, Mechanics, Flower

arrangement designs and styles,

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1) LEARNING OUTCOME 2) INTRODUCTION 3) FLOWER ARRANGEMENT BASICS 3.1 ) BASIC INGREDIENTS 4) BUYING CUT FLOWERS 5) PREPARATION 6) AFTERCARE 7) DESIGNING FLOWER ARRANGEMENT 8) GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FLOWER ARRANGEMENT 9) PLACING FLOWER ARRANGEMENT 10) COMMON FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE 11) SUMMARY

1) LEARNING OUTCOME After completing this module students will be able to:

Understand the concept Flower Arrangement in a hotel Learn good features of designs in flower arrangement and preparations and

aftercare Know basic ingredients used in Flower Arrangement Categorize arrangements by various aesthetic styles.

2) INTRODUCTION Flower plays an inherent part of human life. We use flower in our daily life for various ways in temples, or all through festivals. Flower arrangement was considered a simple a normal task and was all about arranging the flowers plucked from the garden. But later this practice gained attention and was regarded as a profession. Rules and guidelines about various aspects of flower arrangement came in light and new styles, equipments; arrangements were adopted by the experts. Flowers were now being used for not only for special occasions but in hotels, offices and hospitals use flowers on routine bases. Here in this module flower arrangement and different type of flower arrangement in the hotel are discussed.

3) FLOWER ARRANGEMENT BASICS Flower arrangement is the task carried out with a number of supporting component and items that not only assist in the arrangement but help in enhancing the appeal of flowers and decoration. A few of the essential materials used for flower arrangement are discussed here.

3.1) Basic Ingredients Flower arrangement is the task carried out using various ingredients and aids which are easy to handle and less expensive as compared to other crafts. The following ingredients are used for flower arrangement in any hotel.

Mechanics Containers

 Equipments Bases Accessories Plant material Support

Mechanics Mechanics are the ingredients that are used as to provide support to the little plants, flowers, foliage and stems etc. These help the flowers keep in the containers. Some of the very important mechanics are described below.

Chicken Wire It is also known as `wire mesh' or `wire netting' For tall or heavy stems a 2-inch mesh is used while 1-inch mesh is used to cover up floral foam blocks in display.

Floral Foam This is also known as `oasis'. Floral foam is cellular plastic substance. There are mainly two types of floral foams are used in flower arrangement- green foam which is extremely light until it is socked into water, which make it 30 times heavier that before. These are mainly found in rounds and blocks shapes. The other floral foam is known as Brown/grey foam which is used solitary for dry plant material or artificial exhibit material. Stems can be held at any position in both shallow and deep containers.

Pin ?Holders Pin-holders are the solid lead base with pointed pins to hold thick and heavy stems. Folrist's Cone

This is also termed as `flower tube' or `flower funnel 'with the length about 1 foot and is generally used in large arrangements. Clays There are various types of clay used in flower arrangements foe different purposes.

Adhesive clay is used for protecting a prong, kenzan or candle cup to the container. Setting clay is another type of clay used in everlasting dry and artificial flower arrangements. As an alternate to it Plaster of Paris can also be used. Non-setting clay is also called `stay-soft' which serves the same purpose as setting clay. Apart from this adhesive tape, glue, prong, pebbles and marbles etc are also very useful mechanics used in flower arrangement.

Equipments Buckets, florist's scissors, mister, secateurs, candle holder, paints and finishes, knife, wire cutters and turntable are the important equipments used for flower arrangements in various parts of a hotel. Some of these are discussed below.

Florist's scissors Specially designed to cut and trim the stems and flowers that prevent the crushing of tissues. The blades are short and one is jagged. Mister It is somewhat like a spray bottle to spray water on the flowers to make them look fresh and this task is carried out daily. Floral tape Half inch wide stem binding tape made of plastic or waxed paper is used to cover artificial stems. Wire Wire is very useful equipment used to support stems, to make false stems and posies etc. Stub wire is the strongest type of wire while Rose wire is thinner and Reel wire is used for biding plant material. Cocktail Sticks Used to make holes in florist's foam for a range of preparations Cut flower perspective It is a bactericide to prevent slime and smell in the vase water. It is available in powder or liquid form.

Containers

Containers are the used to hold the plant and flower arrangement. Waterproof containers should be used for flowers. The texture of containers depends on its base material. Colours like soft grey, off-white and dull brown are appropriate for these and the design of containers should match with the theme of decoration and surroundings.

Vase and jug For cut flowers vase is used predominantly while jug are used for natural arrangements.. Bud vase, pottery and plastic vase are commonly used now days. Basket Baskets are the traditional containers to arrange dried flowers. Closely woven, shallow and wide baskets are good choice. Wreath frame Wreath frames are used for decorations for the table or doors with seasonal flowers, berries and foliage etc. Woven cane ring and wire frame can be used for wreath frames. Bowls and trays Shallow containers like bowls, cups and trays are very useful for decoration. Tazza, urn, board are used for dried and artificial flowers to display.

Bases

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