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aluminum wire

aluminum wire A like alpine flowers Aluminum wire is one of the most important aids in modern floristry and is used both for binding bouquets and creating wreaths and arrangements. Aluminum is one of the most abundant metals on earth and has been mined and processed industrially for decades, making the use of aluminum wire affordable to smaller florists. Wire made of aluminum convinces above all by its practical character, because it can be easily bent even in slightly thicker versions and thus brought into the individually desired shape. Once the wire has accepted it, it remains in this position by itself and shows no desire to return to its original shape. In the creation of arrangements and wreaths, aluminum wire is increasingly used as a basic framework around which flowers, plant parts and other decorative elements can effortlessly be tied. In order for larger bouquets to maintain their florist-induced shape, aluminum wire is also a popular choice and contributes to the flowering of the bouquet to an attractive appearance. In modern retailers, this wire is not offered alone in metal optics, but can also convince with plastic a colorful character. The range on www.floristik21.de also carries aluminum wire in its pure form as well as in different color variants for private use and professional florists.

bark

bark B like botany Bark mulch is one of the most popular, natural materials in covering outdoor flooring. In general, the process of mulching refers to the covering of soil surfaces in order to hinder the growth of weeds of all kinds in addition to aesthetic enrichment. The mulch is a natural, uncrushed material that is obtained in the case of bark mulch from the barks of indigenous trees. Due to the diversity of this plant species in Germany, a large number of shades of bark mulch can be found, which knows how to fill the entire color palette, from cream to deep brown. This fact is exploited in modern horticulture also in aesthetic terms, to make by the combination of different shades a particularly attractive design of paths and garden areas. The spreading of bark mulch is common in shrubs, hedges and similar woody plants, should be omitted in the cultivation of crops such as vegetables, however, since the mulching of the natural growth of these plants are difficult. The most important, practical effect of the bark mulch is the prevention that a nutrient medium dries out too quickly and thus the vital moisture can be kept longer in the soil. High-quality bark mulch created in different colors and from different tree species can also be inexpensively discovered and acquired in the versatile assortment on floristik21.de.

Bouillon wire

Bouillon wire B like botany Bouillon wire is a popular type of wire in floristics as well as in the decoration sector, which is significantly different in its material properties from the classic flower tying wire. While aluminum wire rather serves to stabilize bouquets, wreaths and arrangements, bouillon wire is used exclusively as a decorative element and can thus be wound around the aforementioned products of floristry. Bouillon wire is usually already sold at the factory in a spiral or curled shape and can be placed after removal from the wire reel without further finishing artfully around decorative elements of all kinds. Bouillond wire is also very soft and can therefore be stretched considerably without losing its ornate character. For example, funeral wreaths or Advent wreaths can be wrapped with this special wire, and objects outside the floristic environment are given a new ornament by bouillon wire. In the specialist trade, the wire is offered in numerous color variants, which further multiplies the aesthetic use. Bouillon wire can be found in the diverse online offer of floristik21.de as well as a variety of other wire variants, which are as indispensable for the professional use of floristic companies as for hobby gardeners and florists.

decor

decor D like deco flowers The term decor denotes all properties of an object that were applied exclusively for the artistic or aesthetic enhancement. In the case of numerous everyday objects, the presence of a decor makes it possible to distinguish whether this object is to be measured solely for its practical purposes or whether it can be regarded as an art object. A vase made of clay without decorations or other artistic features does not have a particular decor according to common usage, but can be preserved through ornaments or painted decorations. The terms design and design are to be distinguished from the word decor, which can also be found in a simple vase and other objects without a specific decor. Different decors are clearly used in connection with epochs or cultures and are therefore also a characteristic of this corresponding time or population in order to differentiate themselves from other eras and cultures. The term decoration is closely related to decoration, which can be viewed as the targeted use of objects with a specific decoration for the purpose of decoration. All artful objects that are set up for decoration in the private area or a professional florist therefore have a decor, different decors are harmoniously coordinated.

Decoration fruits

Decoration fruits D like deco flowers Decorative fruits can be assigned to both floristry and classic hobby needs and are among the decorative elements with which it is possible to design wreaths, flower arrangements and similar, aesthetic works of art. Decorative fruits can be both artificial or natural, in the latter case fruits or flowers are dried in a targeted manner and thus made into a durable jewelry. Particularly popular decorative fruits are dried tropical fruits such as oranges, which are increasingly being laid out in the Advent and Christmas season and here, even when dried, spread a gentle aroma in living rooms. The decorative fruits also include artificially produced fruits of all kinds, which are made of plastic and similar materials and are based precisely on the shape of sufficient fruits of numerous varieties. Such decorative fruits are used in bowls or on wreaths and provide a colorful touch in otherwise rather discreet plant and flower arrangements. With a rather subdued coloring, decorative fruits are also used in funeral floristry and help to make arrangements for All Saints' Day or the Sunday of the Dead.

earthenware

earthenware E like Euphorbie Earthenware describes all handicraft products that have an earthy origin in their material and usually originate from the production of a potter. The most important representatives of earthenware include vases, pots and bowls, in which clay or clay is the material basis. Ceramics and porcelain can also be considered earthenware despite the addition of other substances to the manufacturing process. Common to all goods is the production of a loamy mixture of soils of different properties by adding water, which is brought into specific shapes manually or by machines. In order for earthenware to maintain its shape permanently, the last step is to burn it, this removes the water from the material and brings about an additional strength of the material. Various techniques for the production of earthenware have been established over the centuries, handicraft production in favor of industrial production is becoming increasingly rare. Shaping works of art out of earth and water is one of the first and most important forms of human expression, and archaic figures and vessels are still being excavated by archaeologists from the very beginning of our existence. Modern earthenware proves to be particularly robust and can be purchased at relatively favorable conditions, the floristik21.de online shop also offers sufficient opportunities for this.

Filz

Filz F like fall flowers Filz ist die Bezeichnung für ein chaotisch zusammengesetztes, faseriges Gewebe, das je nach Beschaffenheit der Fasern als mehr oder weniger weich empfunden wird. Bei Filz handelt es sich nicht um eine klassische Textilie, da hier kein Weben oder ein ähnlich gezielter, handwerklicher Schritt zur Erschaffung dieses Gewebes stattfindet. Die üblichste Herstellungsart von Filz ist das sogenannte Nassfilzen, bei dem Wolle, Tierhaare und andere Faserelemente mit Hilfe von Dampf und Chemikalien eingeweicht werden und hierdurch ihre klare und gradlinige Struktur aufgeben. Beim Austrocknen ziehen sich die einzelnen Fasern wieder zusammen und verschmelzen so zu einem gemeinsamen Gewebe, das manuell nur schwierig aufzutrennen ist. Aufgrund dieser hohen Stabilität wird Filz gerne in Form von Platten und festen Werkstücken eingesetzt, die z.B. auch als Ersatz von Leder in der Modeindustrie zum Einsatz kommen und eine preiswerte Variante bei der Herstellung von Schuhsohlen bzw. -oberflächendarstellen. Auch in der Floristik ist Filz ein beliebtes Material und hilft z.B. dabei, Schalen und Gestecke in einer farbenfrohen Weise auszulegen und zu schmücken. Durch das Ausstanzen können aus größeren Filzplatten auch feine Dekoelemente wie Blumen, Schmetterlinge und ähnliche Motive herausgestochen werden, die sich auch im Onlineangebot von floristik21.de entdecken lassen.