Pro Tips for Professional-Looking Silk Arrangements (Exam Prep)

Final exam: 4 silk arrangements. Elevate from student to pro with these principles.

1. Balance & Odd Numbers

Use 3, 5, 7 of each flower type. Asymmetrical balance > perfect symmetry.

Place some stems deeper, some reaching beyond the silhouette. Avoid "roundy-moundy."

Orange + purple, yellow + blue, coral + teal. Vibrant contrasts = visual energy.

Cover foam/tape with wet sheet moss. Trail greenery over container edges.

Pick one bold bloom (protea, lily, rose). Build around it. Everything supports the star.

3–4 flower types max. Group like colors/textures. Scattered singles look messy.

Make a mini version first. Adjust. Then scale.

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