Goal: To gain an understanding of floral design tools and how they are used in the industry.

Description: Utilizing and knowing the correct use of floral design tools provides an efficient approach to creating quality floral arrangements. This presentation describes the primary purposes of floral design tools and how they are effectively used in the floral industry. This presentation addresses the various knives, scissors, adhesives and tapes, as well as other floral design accessories commonly used by florists around the country. This presentation provides scenarios in which a specific tool would be used. Students will learn how to identify the various tools, as well as be able to apply and assess situations to determine which tool would be most effective in achieving the intended design goal.

Objectives: 1. To identify floral design tools. 2. To describe the use of adhesives in floral design. 3. To discuss different products necessary to floral design.