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Floral decoration film

Floral decoration film F like fall flowers Floral decoration foils to a bouquet of flowers or other natural arrangements for protection and aesthetic enhancement. In many cases, the flower decoration foil is used for practical reasons, so that the transport of acquired flowers can take place under optimal circumstances and, for example, wind and weather do not destroy the compiled bouquet. In these cases, the film is kept opaque and limited to its pure function. A look at the wrapped flowers is not possible in this case. The flower decoration foil becomes a special eye-catcher when it is offered transparently and thus, despite its protective character, allows a direct view of the wrapped flowers. In most cases, plastics are used in the production of these films. However, many are ecologically designed by the modern flower industry and thus provide a degradability of the material over time. In addition to the flower decoration foil, flower pots, flower motifs and other decorative elements can also help to make a bouquet of flowers or flower arrangement on eye-catcher beyond the actual flowers. Flower decoration foil belongs to the indispensable articles of a professional flower shop and is usually applied here in different decors, in order to pack a bouquet or a bouquet accordingly.

Floral foam

Floral foam F like fall flowers As floral foam various foams are referred to, which are used in floristry and help in the design of arrangements of all kinds. The basis for floral foam is usually synthetic resin, other materials as waste products of crude oil production are also included in this plastic. The basic substances are foamed and then require a few hours to cure, the contact with water and other liquids does not provide for a recovery of the foam mass. After curing, the cutting of larger floral foam blocks takes place in commercially available floral foam molds, in addition to cubes or hemispheres also distinctive shapes such as hearts are made to create suitable arrangements for a wedding or similar, festive events. When purchasing the plug-in compound, a distinction must be made between wet and dry floral foam, so that flowers and plants should already be known before using the floral foam, which are then processed into a flower arrangement. When it comes to fresh cut flowers, the use of wet floral foam is advisable, as it absorbs moisture and thus keeps the inserted plant parts fresh longer. For the general hobby and decorative area, however, dry showroom is the better choice, the wire with various decorative elements gives a secure and firm grip. Foam foam in both variants is cheap to buy in the online shop of floristik21.de.

Floraltape

Floraltape F like fall flowers Floraltape is a special variant of adhesive tape, which allows an aesthetic arrangement of flowers and flowers. Floraltape is more like an artistic collection of floral containers and bouquets, and is not the same as classic adhesive tape that holds together films and other packaging materials. Modern Floraltape can be purchased in various sizes and colors, and is thus tailored to the individual tastes of customers and their fashion preferences, for example, if Floraltape is to complement a gala or wedding dress. The special tape has an adhesive and a tack-free side, which can be pasted after peeling off the adhesive protection on the tape flowers, flowers and other floral elements. The adhesive unfolds a strong effect, which also preserves the original form of all placed, ornate elements. Within a few minutes it becomes possible to use floraltape to design bracelets, headbands and similar ornate elements that can be worn on the body or designed for indoor and outdoor use. In addition to its use in professional floristic plants, Floraltape is also very popular in the private sphere, as it allows a simple arrangement of arrangements and small arrangements, without having to bring with it great craftsmanship as in the floral tying art.

foil

foil F like fall flowers Foil is an aid in numerous trade areas and also plays an important role in floristry and horticulture. Foil is used in two different ways, in both cases the thin plastic paper is supposed to contribute to the aesthetic enrichment of flowers and other plants. First, you can use foil to plant planters or soils of larger arrangements to create a colorful surface for the floral attachment. The film used here is characterized not only by its attractive appearance but also by a practical character, for example, absorbs the moisture of the surrounding earth or just prevents this. Even more often in the floristic environment so-called decorative foil is used, in which a ready-made bouquet of flowers or a flower arrangement is wrapped. This step is both the aesthetic presentation of the acquired flowers as well as their protection from wind and weather, if it should come after the purchase even to a larger transport of flowers. Foil for professional floristic needs can be purchased on large rolls in many meters in length and can also be found printed at floristik21.de in a transparent form as well as with different patterns and motifs.

glassine

glassine G as gardening Pergamin is a fine, tissue-like paper that is commonly referred to as parchment paper. Like ordinary paper, pergamin is a product of pulp, which is ground into fine pieces before the paper is made. Due to its thin and fibrous shape, glassine has a high transparency, but is not waterproof and allows applied water to expand quickly. In the field of floristry, glassine is often found and is used as one of the most important decorative materials to beautify a ready-bound bouquet in addition. After the binding of an ostrich it is often necessary to be distracted from the bouquet's bare and green stalk, in order to draw attention to the flower bouquet of the ostrich. This is exactly what is possible when wrapping in glassine, whereby florist companies pay close attention to the color choice of this paper so as to create no contrast to the bouquet. In addition to wrapping bouquets and bouquets, glassine can also be used for other decorative purposes, such as lampshades that allow candlelight to penetrate to a large extent. Even with the independent production of lanterns and lanterns, Pergamin is often used in numerous colors, whereby the thin shape makes a simple cutting and processing possible and can promote individual creativity.

glaze

glaze G as gardening The term glaze refers to a final layer of objects of all kinds, which is applied in the liquid state and after their drying is a firm conclusion of the respective object. Glazes can be applied both for practical reasons to better protect objects from external factors, but in many cases the glaze is applied for aesthetic reasons. In the field of floristry and horticulture, the application of a glaze is especially common in vases, flowerpots and similar containers for planting, to give them a striking look or clear coat to enhance the protection against wind and weather. Through the simple application of liquid base materials, glazes can be accurately applied both as a primer and as an ornament and are therefore also easy to install by laymen as a decorative supplement of vases and bowls. If you want to apply a glaze in the field of horticulture, you should be interested in the exact, chemical composition of the selected glaze before this step in order to avoid environmental pollution and to ensure optimal development of the plants used permanently. Regardless of this, flower lovers in the private sphere can, purely for pleasure, apply glazes and other ornaments to their planters and vases to express individual design preferences and to bring these planting elements in line with their own home or garden style.

gold leaf

gold leaf G as gardening Gold leaf to gold foil look, which was made in early times with gold content. Even today, the appearance of gold leaf in the decoration is very much appreciated, which is why it is often used in floristry. Regardless of its name, gold leaf is nowadays generally no longer a gold content, which would make the purchase of the film a real investment. Rather, other easily moldable metals such as aluminum are made in sheet form and finally coated with an additional layer in gold look, so as to bring about this striking, optical effect. Gold leaf is used in floristry in various contexts and can also be found in our assortment of floristik21.de. The example of an ornamental plant on an orange background gives an example of an ornamental plant on an even radiant effect. In other words, it can be used to print various decorative motifs of gold leaf in stores, which can be applied by means of a special adhesive to leaves and other parts of plants. If it is an excellent eye-catcher, this is an excellent option with gold leaf. Of course, gold foil can also be used as a decorative element in numerous other hobbies.

granules

granules G as gardening The term granules in chemistry and geology basically means a composition of homogeneous or heterogeneous materials in the form of many individual particles. Both fine sand mixtures and coarse boulders fall under the original name granules, in floristry and horticulture, the name is also established for various mixtures of clay and other natural materials. Granules are produced by targeted firing of these base materials, which receive a very porous and coarse-grained structure through the treatment. It is able to absorb water and other nutrients like a sponge and store it for a few days. Many of the natural materials also contain their own nutrient mixtures and are therefore particularly suitable for various plants such as succulents or orchids. Compared to classical potting soil, where nutrients quickly settle on the floor or are removed from the garden via the soil, granules retain these nutrients and can supply the plant optimally for days. The use of granules over large areas is rather uncommon in modern horticulture, but they are used in classical flower pots or planters.

gravel bars

gravel bars G as gardening Chipping sticks are among the indispensable aids in modern horticulture, which are offered from various materials from bamboo to clay and fulfill various tasks in the rearing of plants of all kinds. Chippings are also marketed in various sizes, their use is usually in a length of a few decimeters. One of the main tasks of chippings is their use as a climbing aid or support for new pupils who need help with height growth, so as not to collapse and thus die at an early stage of life. Depending on the type of plant, it is advisable to stake out the surrounding soil several times with a split stick and thus to ensure a better growth of the plants. In horticulture, this scaffold of chippings is also used for other purposes, for example, to string the whole of rods with air-permeable film and protect the growing plant so effectively against pests. In general, split sticks help to divide beds, fields and borders and to optically isolate individual plants in order to give them the same space to grow. In principle, split bars provide a hold for every conventional binding wire and thus make the attachment of aids such as films and fabrics particularly easy. In the search for chippings as well as suitable binding wire, it is worth taking a look at the assortment of specialist dealers in the field of horticulture.

Impruneta

Impruneta I like Ikebana Impruneta is in the original sense the name of a small community in the Italian province of Florence, but in the artistic environment and in horticulture the term is used synonymously for high-quality ceramics that have their roots in this city. The term is inextricably linked to the production of terracotta clay pots, traditionally using the special clay that is found geologically in and around Impruneta in the region. Impruneta is the name for a particularly high quality of the terracotta, which brings a correspondingly higher price in specialist shops. For this, the customer can expect an optimal quality and strength of the material, which proves frost resistance even at higher sub-zero temperatures and can therefore be used perfectly outdoors. The use of baked clay as a material for vases and other decorative objects was established many centuries ago, even then the quality of the clay from the region around Florence was known and appreciated. In modern horticulture, pottery that comes from real clay from the Impruneta region is only rarely offered, but garden enthusiasts can still look for this quality level with the desire for exquisite and, above all, durable pottery and purchase authentic Impruneta goods for a slightly higher price.

jute

jute J like Jacaranda Jute is a fibrous material obtained from the bark of the corchrorus plant. This thrives in the natural environment, especially in the humid climate of Southeast Asia and offers with a height of several meters very long stems, which consequently produce a large amount of bast. Centuries ago, the bast fabric of these plants was used in Asia and a first predecessor of today called jute fabric, especially the robust and durable character of the material was appreciated. Jute is a pure natural fiber and thus a 100% biodegradable or recyclable product. For this reason, jute is now grown and processed industrially to a much greater extent, primarily for the production of environmentally friendly textiles. A private processing of jute fibers is rather uncommon in this country, but in industrial production jute plays an important role in Germany as well. Besides garments, it also produces composites and textile aids of all kinds for everyday use. Above all, the material is known by the slogan "jute instead of plastic", which is attributable to the environmental movement in the 1980s and referred to using an ecological carrying bag made of bast fabric instead of a plastic bag.

Kranz band

Kranz band K like knot bag Wreath ribbon denotes an additional decoration of floral wreaths, this particular band is mainly used in the funeral floristry. Finally, wreath ribbon is wrapped around a wreath already made and gives it an additional, discreetly colored touch. Modern wreath ribbons are made of silk or moire; paper was used as material for wreath ribbons a century ago. In addition to their additional decoration for a funeral wreath, wreath ribbons are used for practical reasons, to express a special form of sympathy by imprinting the names of the wreath donors and last message for the farewell of the deceased. Both large industrial companies and specialist shops in the field of funeral floristry have a so-called ribbon plotter, with the help of which lettering can be applied to a wreath ribbon according to the customer's request. There are already pre-made wreath ribbons, which are aimed at widows, orphans or other relatives, for example, and which allow for individual sympathy without their own special design. Outside the funeral floristry, Kranzband can also be used, in which case florists or hobbyists opt for a bit more colorful variations. As in many German regions still common today, the wreath band helps in the constriction and esthetic enhancement of straw wreaths that are to express a successful crop year. Wreath ribbons of all kinds can also be used as a simple decorative ribbon for arrangements and wreaths in your own four walls.

Lecaton

Lecaton L as labeling machine Lecaton is a registered and legally protected brand name that describes a particular variant of expanded clay. Lecaton has been on sale for many decades and is one of the most important alternatives to traditional potting soils in floristry and horticulture. Lecaton is suitable for almost all hydroponics, ie for the cultivation of plants that extract their nutrients from certain substrates and not from the classical potting soil. Especially in the cultivation of orchids, Lecaton has made a name, because the mixes of nutrients of the manufacturer optimally respond to the needs, which are made of countless orchid species. However, products that are sold under this name are not special orchid fertilizers, but can be used freely for all plants with which cultivation as hydroponic culture is planned. In many cases, the high-quality Lecaton is not used alone, but serves for mixing with other nutrient substrates and soils. For the plants used, the coarse-grained aggregate of expanded clay proves to be moisture-regulating and breathable. Due to its optimal rearing properties, the conversion from classical potting soil to hydroponic culture with Lecaton is ideal for countless room and potted plants. The special expanded clay is sold by the specialized trade in bags of several liters content and can also be found on floristik21.de.

Moire

Moire M as material science Moiré is the trade name for various textiles that have a distinctive, optical structure. What is wrong is that moiré is a particular material, since moiré patterns can be found both in velvet and silk as well as in viscose or industrially manufactured synthetic fibers. In German, the striking patterning of a fabric with moiré is referred to as a grain, which is based on the natural grain of wood in appearance. The optics is not permanent, but changes depending on the movement of the tissue and its more or less smooth display. For the production of moiré, it is necessary to superimpose two layers of the same fabric and press them together, as is done industrially today by rollers specially designed for this purpose. Even with fabrics that originate from the same industrial production, the look is never 100% identical, so that the optically iridescent effect is created by minimal deviations in the tissue. For a few decades, another, cheaper way of moiré production has been established, this simply an already predetermined pattern is pressed onto a single-layer fabric. In addition to fabric can also produce paper with moiré effects, this artful paper is used with its eye-catching shape in floristry as in the craft area.

mosaic

mosaic M as material science A mosaic refers to a particular design or painting technique in which the overall picture is made by putting together many small individual elements. The technique of the mosaic has been known since ancient times and is mainly used in interior design or landscaping, where the creation of artworks on ornamental stones takes place. For the design of a mosaic, the artist first decides on a particular motif, this is roughly sketched with chalk or similar auxiliary materials. Afterwards the artist selects small stones on the basis of color criteria and places them piece by piece in the individual areas of the picture. In ancient times, adhesives between the individual stones were mostly dispensed with, which were given a high degree of stability solely because of their tight and dense arrangement. The additional work with adhesive substances became common especially from the early Middle Ages, where the insertion of mosaics in walls and ceilings of church buildings or castles became common. Even today, many people appreciate the striking look of a mosaic, stones for the hand-crafting of artistic images are industrially manufactured and sold by the specialized trade. Even in public space mosaics are still used today, the creation of these works of art continues to fulfill a purely aesthetic purpose.

nacre

nacre N like nutrients In the case of shellfish and other shellfish, mother-of-pearl is the innermost layer of the shell, which provides an essential protective function for the animal living inside. The term is composed of the words pearl and mother, which already makes it clear that mother of pearl is not the pearl of a shell or oyster, which can arise in their metabolic processes. Mother-of-pearl is a so-called biomineral, the origin of the mineral is thus bound to the processes of the organism of the respective animal, which is a resemblance to the pearl. Mother-of-pearl is therefore a product that develops over many weeks and months and is arranged in numerous layers. Because each of these layers breaks incident light in a different way, it produces a striking interference effect that is perceived as a shiny and dazzling look. This fact has provided the popularity of mother-of-pearl in the manufacture of jewelery hundreds of years ago, and even today the material is used as a decorative addition to brooches, necklaces and other valuables. Compared to precious metals, mother-of-pearl is a rather inexpensive element in jewelery making, but because of its striking and otherwise non-natural appearance, it has a high, ideal value, so that it is used in addition to pieces of jewelery in furniture, plates and other everyday objects.