Basing
Process of placing materials at eh foundation area of design, accomplished by techniques such as clustering, layering, terracing, and pave.
Clustering
process of playing materials closely together, usually at the base.
Pillowing (types of clustering)
clustering rounded or dome-shapes flowers or other materials into tightly organized pattern of placement in a composition
Tufting (types of clustering)
clustering short stemmed flowers, foliage, or other materials closely together near the base of a design to emphasize color and texture.
Pave (types of clustering)
parallel or angles insertion of short stemmed materials to create a uniform surface with little or no variation of depth.
terracing
positioning like materials in a stair step fashion, creating spaced horixontal levels.
layering
process of covering a surface with flowers, foliage or other flat materials by overlapping.
Stacking
placing one material horizontally on top of another to form piles or stacks
Grouping
placing of identical materials within a specific limited area, with each material maintaining its individual identity.
Banding
using a decorative materials to accent (example: wrapping a stem)
zoning
segregation like materials to specific levels or 3D areas within the composition
Binding
physically joining or fastening stems together
bundling
process of firmly tying a quantity of stemmed materials together
wrapping
process of covering a single stem or bundle of stems from end to end with a decorative materials, such as ribbon, raffia, wire, etc
framing
technique in which material is placed in the perimeter of a design. enhances and calls attention to the material in the central portion of the arrangement.
shadowing/ mirroring
close placement of one material directly behind or beneath the primary material, giving a 3D appearance, and enhancing the sense of depth
sequencing
when they more in a progressing pattern of change. Leads the eye from one area to another
