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Flower Arranging

This category is devoted to the selection, preservation, and artful arrangement of both live and artificial plant materials. Questions of history, container selection, different disciplines of arrangement, and care of the arrangements are found in this section.

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How do you make a flower pen?

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  • Large wing feathers (A pack of plain turkey quill feathers can be bought for under $3). Try to find feathers that are about 12" long or more, with a thick shaft.
  • An art knife to cut the correct angle on the feather shaft
  • Ink in a bottle - can be purchased at most craft and art supply stores. You might want to start with non-permanent ink until you are experienced.
  • Cutting board
  • Marker
  • Tweezers
What You Do:
  1. Select your feather. You need a feather long enough to hold comfortably, with a sturdy shaft (the spine of the feather). Prime wing feathers can be purchased from places like www.ostrich.com or you can gather one on a nature walk. Quill pens were most often made from goose feathers, but turkey feathers were also popular. You can leave the feather as is, or trim the sides of the feather for several inches, to leave more room for a better grip.
  2. Follow the natural curve of the feather. You want your writing point to point down.
  3. Take your marker and make a dot at the point where you'd like the writing tip to be. Place your marked feather on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, cut the end of the quill at a slant less than 45 degrees.
  4. Take the tweezers and clean out any materials left in the cut shaft.
  5. Dip your new quill pen into some non-permanent ink. Give your child a chance to experiment with the quill. How does using it change his penmanship?

What is a small bouquet?

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Another name for a small bouquet is a posy.

Who is the most popular billiards player in the world?

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Elfren Bata Reyes is one.

The best player in the world currently would undoubtedly be Blomdahl. The player who won the 2008 World Championship is Manzetti. The best player ever is open to debate but some would say Raymond Ceuleman who is still playing even though he is a little older.

Does aspirin prolong the life of cut flowers?

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No they say it does but dont because it will not do anything.....if anything it will just kille them faster....i tried it and it did nothing they both looked the same.

What is a pedestal flower arrangement?

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Pedestal flower arrangements are often used for weddings, receptions and in church. The arrangements are often triangular in shape and when placed on the pedestal, flowers and greenery sometimes hang down hiding the vase.

Which stems are edible?

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onion, ginger, and tomatoes that is all I know.

How do you you cut styrofoam without making a mess?

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You basically need a hot wire. There is lots of info available on Google. Here is one URL with instructions for a home made foam cutter.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Hot-wire-foam-cutter

What is flower arranging known as?

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Flower Arrangements in Japan are known as;

生花 「ikebana」 - Arranged Flowers

Ikebana: from ikeru (生ける , "to place, to arrange") and hana (花 , "flower").

Or

華道「kadou」 - The way of the flowers.

How does sugar effect cut flowers?

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The concentration of sugar would matter significantly. If you place the flower in a hypertonic solution of sugar then the flower is going to dehydrate faster than with tap water. If you insert the flower tips in a near isotonic solution of sugar then the plant may take that up and use it for energy. I imagine that bacteria and fungi present in the air would also proliferate in the sugar water solution and may cause harm to the flower. Some individuals use a mild bleach solution in the water for cut flowers to curb bacterial/fungal growth.

What do you call the round bunch of flowers for funeral?

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Wreath , spray or bereavement flowers .

How long does a carnation live after its cut?

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Depends on the flower. U can make new cuts on the stem for a few extra days. Usually around 3 to 5 days. If you have no kids or cats.

How do you make a handmade macrame hanging basket?

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A typical macrame bracelet / necklace has 2 basic components: a core & 2 or more woven threads. The core can be hemp (or a similar material) or a soft metal (bracelets only). Here are the steps to use to make a simple clasp style bracelet: 1. Secure 1 end of the soft metal core in a vice. (Bike spokes, small construction site flag markers or similar material works fine.) For a 7.5" bracelet, you should have a core at least 10" long. You'll cut it to length later. 2. Cut a length of hemp (or similar material - I use mason's line) approx. 35 - 40" long & tie a loose overhand knot in the center. Slide the knot over the core up to a point near the vice. 3. Weave the 2 loose ends of the hemp into a square knot w/ the core in the center, as follows: a). Hemp 1 (rt. side of the core) over the core. Hemp 2 (lt. side of the core) over Hemp 1, under the core & up through the loop between Hemp 1 & the core. Tighten the knot. b. Hemp 2. b). Hemp 2 (now rt. side of the core) under the core. Hemp 1 (now lt. side of the core) under Hemp 2, over the core & through the loop between Hemp 2 & the core. Tighten the knot. 4. Repeat this 2 step process until you reach the 7.5" length of the core. Try to be consistent w/ the amount of pressure you use to secure each knot. 5. Secure the woven threads to both ends of the core w/ a dab of Super Glue. Cut the threads when the glue has dried. Cut the core to the desired length. Slide both ends of the woven bracelet back from the ends of the core a little & file / grind the ends slightly rounded. 6. Pull the ends of the woven bracelet back to the core's ends and secure w/ more Super Glue. 7. Bend the bracelet to the desired shape. Here are links to a site that will show you a similar technique: http://www.yourfunfamily.com/Hobbies/macrame.html (knots to use) http://www.yourfunfamily.com/Jewelry/macramebracelets.html (bracelet designs) Hope this helps.

What color eyes does Selena have?

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dark, dark brown. its such a dark brown it looks black. in one episode of wizards her hair was in the light, and it looked brown, and if it was black it would still look black.

What is a crescent flower arrangement?

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The crescent flower arrangement is primarily designed to "frame" another item. (see link). It is usually asymmetrical so is rarely used today in fresh flowers. It is an arrangement with extend side and top to give the crescent shape, and can be an asset when used in pairs, one on either side of important items, acting as a floral frame emphasis for the non floral items.

It is also known as a "c" arrangement or even "L" arrangement, according to the regional differences. While it is dramatic and eye catching, it's asymmetry can be jarring if it is not balanced with frame worthy items.

What are the world's two most popular spices?

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Peppercorns are, by monetary value, the most widely traded spice in the world, accounting for 20 percent of all spice imports in 2002. Cumin is second.

How do you arrange flowers?

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The different kinds of flower arrangement are:

1. pedestal arrangement

2. round floral arrangement (for round dinning table)

3. long & low arrangement( for long rectangular table)

4. cocktail table arrangement

5. Christmas floral arrangement

6. valentine's floral arrangement

7. Easter floral arrangement

8.flowers and fruit arrangement

9. Ikibana arrangement (japanese style)

How long do cut flowers last?

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please sumbody answer this Q i need it!!!

7up and aspirin & sugar.....could all help prolong the life of freshly cut flowerrs. that's what i read anywyas....im doin it for a project at schooooool

How do flowers with fewer than four parts produce seeds?

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it can still make seed because the leaves are the ones that make seeds.

Why is the advent wreath made of evergreens?

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Roman Catholic AnswerTo the best of my knowledge, there is no assigned meaning to the evergreen, although this is not to say that people don't have things that it represents to them; there is no official meaning.

from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980

Advent Wreath. A band or circle of green foliage, surrounding four candles that may be enclosed in glass and are lighted successively in the four weeks of the Advent season. They symbolize the coming celebration of Christmas, when Christ the Light of the World was born in Bethlehem. The wreath originated in Germany, and in some countries there is a special ceremony, with prayers and hymns, associated with the lighting of the candles on the Sundays of Advent.

The candles are purple because Advent is a penitential season, but the third one is rose as the theme of the liturgy that Sunday is of joy.

Where should you shop?

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personally i think a good place to shop at is aeropostale,target,hollister,and jcpenneys and don't forget American eagle.alot of people would say ABERCROMBIE>but dayung they are expensive!

aero-cute and awesome

target-cute and affordable

hollister-cute

jcpenneys-cute and affordable

American eagle-cutee

Is a small bunch of flowers called a 'posy'?

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Yes, a small bunch of flowers is called a 'posy'. The word also may be spelled 'posey' or 'posie'. But it isn't the only word that may be used to refer to a small, attractively arranged and secured group of flowers. Other terms include 'bouquet', 'nosegay', and 'tussie-mussie'.

What are the living arrangements of the anishinabe?

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I honestly dont know so search it Anishinabe