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What Florist Supplies Do I Need For My Floristry Course?

What Florist Supplies Do I Need For My Floristry Course?

If you’re just starting out in floristry, understanding what tools and florist supplies are actually needed to kick-start this career path can be a confusing and sometimes difficult challenge, especially if you don’t know where to even begin. Supplies are an essential when starting a floristry course, but you may not know what to buy, and end up buying unnecessary and costly items. However, having the right equipment can make all the difference when it comes down to making floral arrangements and the practical side of your course.

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Do artificial flowers have a place in floristry?

Do artificial flowers have a place in floristry?

Summary:

  • Artificial flowers are also known as silk flowers, fake flowers, paper flowers, permanent botanicals, and faux flowers.
  • Traditionally, artificial flowers were made from silk or paper materials.
  • Advances in technology have allowed for amazing detail to be added to artificial flowers.
  • Due to quality improvement, artificial flowers have become increasingly popular for home décor and event decoration.
  • Today artificial flowers are mainly produced from silk fabrics, velvet fabrics, natural textures, flocked materials, plastic fabrics, and real touch technology. 

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Glue Gun Buying Guide

Glue Gun Buying Guide

Summary: 

  • Making your own bomboniere packaging is often more cost-effective than outsourcing bomboniere packaging.
  • Benefits of DIY packaging include flexibility of customisation to match event themes, as well as personalisation, and uniqueness of design.
  • Guests appreciate the effort put into DIY packaging and often keep these gifts as sentimental keepsakes.

When preparing wedding favours, party favours, crafted event souvenirs, and more, making your own homemade party favours packaging can be a great way to make creative and personalised gifts that don’t cost the earth.

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Who was Henry Koch and how did Koch & Co begin.

Who was Henry Koch and how did Koch & Co begin.

The following history of Henry Koch was written by his wife Una in 1986 for Mr. Ray Radford (owner of RAYS florist for many years and a great contributor to the florist industry) to use in preparation of some recognition for his connection with the floristry trade over the past six decades. She said: “Although I am giving you the facts as I know them, please only use what you think fit. I was ‘the girl in the office’ when he commenced work in Sydney.” The same information was also used for his funeral eulogy.

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What's floristry got to do with potted plants?

What's floristry got to do with potted plants?

Many retail florists embrace that they are part of the ‘gift giving’ industry and sell a wide variety of gifts to complement their fresh flower sales. Amongst the flowers and gifts, potted plants have been sold side-by-side as a distinct part of the retail offering. But now, potted plants have started to appear in the local retail florist as a new department and a popular gift-giving idea of their own.

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A Simple Guide To Creating The Perfect ANZAC Day Wreath

A Simple Guide To Creating The Perfect ANZAC Day Wreath

When making a wreath, wreath wrap provides a cheap and easy way to help protect the integrity of your wreath base. Additionally, when working with fresh flowers, a wrapped wreath base will keep water in. This in turn helps to keep your flowers hydrated. Read on for an introduction to wreath wrap and why it makes a valuable addition to any florist’s or hobbyist’s toolkit.

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