Flowers to wear!

1. Flowers to wear!

2. THINK – PAIR - SHARE • Why are flowers worn? • When are they worn? • What are they called?

3. Flowers • Are worn by both men and women on special occasions such as weddings, holidays, etc.

4. Flowers to Wear • Corsages usually worn on the woman’s left shoulder • Some women may consider newer trend to wear flowers on the wrist, in the hair or on a purse

5. Corsages Flowers worn by women Cluster of flowers and foliage and accessories that accents a woman’s dress and adds to the theme of the celebration WRIST OR PINNED

6. Boutonniere Flowers worn by men Pinned to the lapel Usually a single flower with foliage

7. Boutonnieres Add a touch of color to the man’s clothing Usually coordinates with the theme of the occasion Recent trend of multiple flowers used

8. Most popular • Carnations • Roses • Stephanotis • Pompon chrysanthemum • Lilies of the valley • Alstromeria lilies

9. THINK – PAIR - SHARE • Why do those flowers work best?

10. Selecting flowers • Sturdy and durable • Hold up well out of water • Strong stems

11. Principles of design • Apply to corsages as well as to arrangements • Balance, Scale, Color

12. Colors and flowers used Dictated by the personal preference of the wearer

13. Things to consider • Formality of the occasion • Size of the wearer • Color and style of the clothing to be worn • If clothing color is not known, white is appropriate for all occasions.

14. Corsages • Should be designed to be light and easy to wear • Removing stems from the flowers helps to keep them light

15. Wires • All wires should be covered and the corsage should not come apart or be misshapen

16. Football mum corsages • In • Some areas of the U.S. mum corsages are popular at college and high school football games. • Especially popular for homecoming games dances • May be simple in design or quite elaborate

17. Football mum corsages • In Texas and Oklahoma large extravagant designs are popular. They include an abundance of streamers, braided ribbons and accessories. • Using floral adhesive and hot glue

18. Corsage Materials • Wire can be used – must be hidden • Floral adhesive is a rubber cement developed for use on fresh flowers • Floral adhesive may be used in corsages of very light and delicate flowers may also be used to add greenery, flowers and accessories to a wired corsage. • Hot glue may be used to construct a corsage

19. Bows • Items needed: Ribbon, Wire, Scissors, Floral Tape. • #1 – Demonstration by Mrs. Propson • #2 – Write out Steps with Partner • #3 – Demonstration by Mrs. Propson as you edit your steps • #4 – Individual Bow Creation and Approval

20. Floral Taping • Items Needed: Tape, Stems • #1 – Demonstration by Mrs. Propson • #2 – Write out Steps with Partner • #3 – Demonstration by Mrs. Propson as you edit your steps • #4 – Individual Pen Creation and Approval

21. Wiring • Items Needed: Wire, Wire Cutters, flowers. • Demonstration then Individual Trial • Piercing • Hook • Clustering • Individual Trial and Approval

22. Artificial Boutonniere Items Needed: Tape, Flower, Wire, Greenery • #1 – Demonstration by Mrs. Propson • #2 – Pair Creations • #3 – Peer Critiques • #4 – Individual Boutonniere Creation and Approval

23. Artificial Corsage • #1 - Individual Creation • #2 - Peer Critique and Self Critique