Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Logo inspiration
For the logo I (Ryan) wanted to find something effortless yet still intricate. I see a lot of these floral logos with swirling lines and delicate features That I want to capture for the branch design. Aiming for a more minimalistic aesthetic, I want to use the name as the "body" for the logo while have the branches subtly imply the sustainability of our product.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Statement
Jamin Byun
Yu Rong
Ryan Florez
Lili Bravi
Laboratory
Sustainable City
Statement
So many of the vendors at the Union Square Green Market sell an abundance of flowers for household or decorative purposes, along with that many women shop at the Green Market often or not for those types of flowers. Coming from that, our audience would be women from 18 to 25 years old, mostly interested in fashion. We wanted to create a product that not only catered to the young women demographic, but also benefited the local green market in the process. For that reason we developed a headpiece made out of cherry blossom branches and various flowers all coming from the green market. Working alongside the Union Square Green Market we would be apart of the market and have our own stand where we sell our products. This would give that younger crowd more of an incentive to explore the market and get some fancy headpieces for fashion photo shoots or even for an outfit they had in mind. Using locally grown flowers and us being the manufacturers, making for transparent production, we could help the Union Square Market in terms of profit and popularity.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
How to dry flowers
How to Dry Flowers
Samantha GreenThursday, August 23, 2012
Love your flower bouquet so much you don't want to have to let it go? Consider preserving it with our easy-to-follow guide. Let us show you how to dry flowers in a matter of a few simple steps, so that you can keep your special memories close for years to come. Whether you choose to hang the flowers on their own or add them to another crafts-related project, you'll love the delicate beauty of your dried flower bouquet. Interested in an added twist? We'll show you how to dry flowers in the microwave!
Before you get started, you'll need to assess whether your flower bouquet will dry well. Blooms should not be fully mature or they will lose their petals in the flower drying process. Also, consider the types of flowersyou are using. Air drying will work for more robust varieties such as roses or small, long-lasting varieties like lavender. For more delicate flowers like lilies, try another preservation technique, such as pressing. Gerbera daisies, chrysanthemums, roses, and tulips are great candidates for the microwave flower drying technique, a process that will preserve their color and structure better than air drying does.
How to Air Dry Flowers
(using everyday household items)
1. Strip excess foliage from your flowers and cut the stems to your desired length (but not shorter than six inches). To help your flowers maintain their color during the drying process, it is important that you remove them from sunlight as soon as they're cut. Rubber band bunches of stems together if you would like to hang a bouquet, or leave the stems be if you'd like to hang the flowers individually.
2. Find a dark, dry area with good circulation. An unused closet will work perfectly. With unflavored dental floss, secure the bottom end of the flower's stem to a hanger. You may hang two flowers/bunches on each hanger by hanging items from each side, or you can hang one flower/bunch by hanging it from the middle. Once secure, hang flowers upside down to dry. Leave your flowers there for a good two to three weeks and make sure not to remove them until they are completely dry.
3. Remove the flowers from the hangers and spray them with hairspray to give them some extra protection. You can now hang your dried flowers around the house as you please, remove the petals and make potpourri, or use them in a crafts-related project to make a thoughtful gift for someone else. Dried flowers don't like sunlight or extreme heat, so try to find homes for them in more shaded areas.
How to Dry Flowers with a Microwave
(requires items found in craft stores)
1. Find a microwave-safe container that will hold your flowers and fit into the microwave. (Do not use a dish you might want to use for food again after this project.) Your flowers will dry to the shape of the bottom of your container if you do not support them, so you will need to use silica gel in the container to help the flowers maintain their shape. Cover the bottom of the container with about an inch or two of silica gel (more for larger blossoms), place your flowers in the gel with the flower blossom opening upward, and then gently pour gel over the flower to ensure all petals are positioned to dry properly. If you are not careful with the gel, you can flatten your petals. Still, be liberal with it for best results. Don't worry; your silica gel can be used over and over again.
2. Microwave temperature and time will vary from flower to flower, so find the right recipes by trial and error. Place your uncovered container in the microwave. A safe bet is to start the microwave on one or two levels above defrost for 2-5 minutes. Roses can withstand more heat; daisies prefer lower temperatures. Start with a short amount of time, checking your flower's progress periodically. If it doesn't seem to be drying, you can increase heat and time accordingly.
3. Once your flowers have dried, open the microwave and immediately cover the container. Remove the covered container from the microwave, open the top a quarter of a centimeter, and let it sit for 24 hours. Once the flowers have cooled, clean off the petals with a fine brush and mist them with an acrylic spray. Voila! Fresh baked flowers!
Whichever method you choose, we hope that you might find a new hobby in our How to Dry Flowers guide. We all wish our fresh flowers lived forever, but now you can preserve your special bouquet and enjoy it for years to come. There are meanings and expressions behind all flower gifts, so we hope we helped in making your memories last.
Packaging: wooden wax seal
Materials :
wooden dowel
wood burning tool with a fine tip
pencil
printout of design
xacto knife
sandpaper
tape
stain
old rag
vegetable oil
paper towels
sealing wax
matches
wood burning tool with a fine tip
pencil
printout of design
xacto knife
sandpaper
tape
stain
old rag
vegetable oil
paper towels
sealing wax
matches
Steps :
http://ragehaus.com/?p=1215
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