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Decorative Unit
- Color and texture of container and
plant material must coordinate with the appointments and design of the
arrangement or the centerpiece will not look appropriate.
- Select a container suitable in
size, shape and
character.
- Size of table and number of settings
determine the proportion and scale of arrangements. According to
standard practice, the arrangements should measure 1/3 the length of
the table. The width is reduced if the table is narrow and/or
settings numerous. Flowers should never reach over into glasses
or plates.
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A basic rule is never to make an arrangement taller than the length of your arm from elbow to fingertips. It should not interfere with conversation
across the table. You should be able to see over the design (or under an elevated on) which is usually characteristic of semi-formal
or formal seating.
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- Candles should either stand well above or below eye level to avoid
flickering flames in the line of vision.
- Design should be finished on all sides but it does not have to be
alike on all sides.
- Decorative unit must be able to stand on its own after other
appointments are removed from the table.
- When using an accessory, it need not be functional but should
contribute to the overall unity and aesthetic effect or to the theme
or spirit of the occasion.
- Flowers, fruit, vegetables or any combination may be used.
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Principles of Design
Balance
Rhythm
Dominance
Contrast
Proportion
Scale
Elements of Design
Line
Color
Light
Texture
Pattern
Form
Size
Space
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