Posy Design 03/04/2014

FdA Floristry Design
Level 4
Contemporary Design skills
27th March 2014

Funeral Posy

A posy is one of the smaller tributes you can give to a love one or can be displayed on grave stones. A lot can be presented in a posy and can be based on chosen themes such as
Favourite colour or flower of the deceased. Oasis foam has also made it easier to create eye catching designs more simpler.

Inspiration

Fig 1. gingerlilyflorists.co.uk 04/04/2014

 Fig 1 -
This naturalistic piece is beautiful and compact. Its tightness brings mystery as the roses are slightly hidden by the foliage. The twigs and rope wrap the design and add hard texture compared to the soft petals of the rose. Colour are kept almost monotonal and look pleasing with the green shades.

Fig 2 gingerlilyflorists.co.uk 04/04/2014

Fig.2 -
This posy based on a cushion base looks overall delicate with the diverse amount of flowers and foliage. the border surrounding the design is loose and takes to much attention away from the centre. The colours are fresh and natural. The design to me looks messy as the composition isn't balance.

Fig 3. helensburghflowershop.co.uk 04/04/2014

Fig. 3 -

This is a very naturalistic design. Its texture and shape is very dramatic and is calmed through the poetic lines of the callas. The tones are fresh and natural.

Posy Design 03/04/2014

Original Sketch 03/04/2014

For the posy firstly prep the oasis, smoothing out the edges and wetting the foam.

For my design I have glue-gunned wire to attach to my bark. This helps the bark sit in a more elevated position. With in the gaps I have pinned moss. I think this creates a more natural positioning within the design.

From my original sketch I had the centre covered in roses but because of the bold strong colour from the petals I decided to create a linear line that separates both sides. During the construction the left finished side was strong and translating that to the other side I thought would take away the focal roses. For the other side I just pinned moss down and used sticks to create more height.

Overall the design is strong and bold but the choice of flowers creates an artificial feel rather than a natural style I was hoping for. 

Step One 03/04/2014

Step Two 03/04/2014

 Spray Roses, Sweet Williams, Bark, Moss

Inspiration
http://www.gingerlilyflorists.co.uk/
http://www.helensburghflowershop.co.uk/

06/03/2014 Loose open wreath

FdA Floristry Design

Level 4 

Contemporary Design Skills 

Hello! 

Welcome to my blog, as part of my assessment i will develop a digital portfolio to record this module. Within this module there will be funeral designs and modern arrangement. This blog will display experimentation and development on my practical work as well as reflective thoughts and and peer reviews. 

Activity One: (Funeral Design) loose Open Wreath

Inspiration 

Fig.1 Bruyne De, T Creativity with Flowers Sympathy 06/03/2014

Fig.1

A loose open wreath is a contemporary style that has no structure or focal point. This is different to a more classic traditional mass based wreath. 

The distribution of the foliage and materials is well balanced. I think the shape is a little more controlled than it should be. The spiky texture from the Passiflora Incarnata complements the smooth lines of the shells 

Fig.2 Bruyne De, T Creativity with Flowers Sympathy 06/03/2014

Fig.2

This wreath was my favourite during my time researching, i love the impact of the roses and the curve produced by the positive space. I think the composition of the deign has a surprising upside down effect with the flowers going from the inside to the outside. 

For a funeral it would represent love - the love of our beloved ones and warmth 

History of the Wreath - Egyptians 

Flowers were to prepare the dead for the journey into the next life 

The Wreath of righteousness that would protect you and see to it that you were accepted as one of the disciples of Osiris, King of the Dead Wreaths were made of connected overlapping garlands. The Circle shape was a symbol of the sun, eternity, eternal life and the God Rita. Shape was thin and detailed because of the design and also because the needed to fit between the mummy and the coffin.

Practical and Development Process 

Step One - Preparing your Oasis

Step One 06/03/2014 

Firstly Choose the size of your wreath depending on its suitability and cost. I picked a large 14" ring this means i will have to consider using a larger quantity of foliage material. 

To prepare the Oasis you must wet under a tap and carve into a more rounded shape this is done to make it easier to place the  foliage 

Step Two - Border

Traditionally ribbon is used in a mass design. To display innovation and a unique design i will experiment with a mesh fabric. This fabric is easy to twist, ruch and manipulate into unusual shapes and gives the wreath a more dynamic finish. To pin the fabric i used german pins. It was difficult to disguise these pins without making the ruched twisted effected too big. The border should balance with the foliage and not to distract. Covered outer and inner rings. 

Oasis Preperation 06/03/2014

Overall Border 06/03/2014

Mesh Technique 06/03/2014

Step Three - Foliage

Foliage Added 06/03/2014

I used Leather Leaf and Pitto for my foliage. The two varieties add different texture, shape and colour. Choosing where to place the flowers and added materials was difficult as i was trying not to create a focal point or shape.

Final Wreath Design 06/03/2014

Close up 06/03/2014

Overall I enjoyed Designing this wreath! The composition works as it has loose open qualities; such as no focal point, and all flowers are well distributed. The harmony from the colours is unusual. I think the green picked out in the border stages the kermits well. I think the green over powers the purple and blue tones and seem to be fighting rather than balancing. The gypsophila was not needed to complete the design and creates a more softer finish than hoping. 

Flowers used: Eryngium, Leather Leaf, Pitto, Kermit, Gypsophila, Eustoma, Diathus, Astrantia, Silver Birch 

Materials used: Oasis 14" Ring, German Pins, Mesh material 

Links for Inspiration

http://souk.oasisfloral.com/designs/designs/sympathy

http://www.tomasdebruyne.com/