Tried & True Formulas for Floral Design by Mike Gaffney

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[@isabelledawn591]

A few months ago I was without a job and saw on Facebook a local florist was hiring designers and was willing to train people with no experience. I applied and was offered an interview where at the end they wanted me to create an arrangement. At that moment I realized… I had no idea how to actually arrange flowers. So I searched KZbin for tutorials and found your videos! I watched them and practiced a few arrangements at home with clearance grocery store flowers and it gave me so much more confidence in the interview. I ended up getting the job, and our owner jokes that I’ve been designing for 60 years! Thank you so much for posting these videos!

[@tvfun32]

Congratulations Isabelle! Great story

[@tylenavera7034]

How's it going? Still working there?

[@marthadiaz9725]

Hello Isabelle, how is your experience if you still working there, its hard? In which state are you working for? How is the winter affecting your job because the cold weather? are you working in a business or in a warehouse? I want to apply for a job but I'm not sure, I love flowers but I'm not a designer...

[@joshuamccabe9789]

So funny I’m legit doing this tomorrow fingers crossed 🤞

[@leannehickey1986]

That's encouraging, I'm a tired nurse I've just applied for a job as a florist so this has given me hope. ❤

[@rayseyeoman7540]

I only wanted to know how to keep my flowers alive longer than 2 days and now I want to become a florist 🙈😂. This was very impressive and beautiful.

[@rayseyeoman7540]

@Jaiden Sam No I dont care.

[@lisaschichtel2696]

That’s funny, I feel the same way right now and have zero creativity running in my genes lol

[@rajaniyadav9140]

All da best 💐

[@Cavernvision]

A year ago, I was given the opportunity to work at a flower shop. It’s easily the best job of my life. I am now the main bouquet maker, and I make the particularly larger bouquets.

[@AA-ul9qh]

Seriously good stuff: Flowers are all about water & hydration! 1. Submerge whole flowers for full hydration 2. Spray Crowning Glory (wax prevents floral dehydration) 3. Bleach drops (2-3) in vase kill the bacteria 4. cut an inch off stems every 3 days 5. Don't remove rose thorns!!! 6. Protect the bark & remove the leaves, which cause the bacteria in water. 7. Cross to the left, Turn to the right x REPEAT

[@kat64470]

Thanks so much for writing it out

[@judyjenkins5505]

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[@ejcasillasn100]

How long do you keep them submerged them?

[@loop78]

Wait- don't remove thorns? I just watched him remove rose thorns in another video 🧐

[@TA-lt1ph]

I went to floral design school years ago. I was so excited as it was my dream to become a floral designer/florist. Well long story short, my educational experience really didn't prepare me for the real world. I wish I had this gentleman for a teacher. He is genius and makes designing clear. I gave up on my dream and went back to medicine, but I am inspired to begin again at least as a personal pleasure. I love flowers!

[@francesland584]

:(

[@AA-bf3xm]

Wow back to medicine?

[@aaronhoosiershrm-cpphr8362]

If you ever get a chance take his class. Do it. He use to do workshops at a place I use to work at and I was always amazed at the work his students did with just a few hours of training with him. Just a great teacher.

[@tvfun32]

Thanks Aaron!

[@sf5823]

1:39 How do you get flowers to last longer? 1) submerge the flowers in water. 2) Spray with crowning glory by flora life 3) add 3-4 drops of bleach to the water. 4) Cut a few inches off the stem every 2-3 days. 3:25 Classic European hand tie bouquet.

[@darshkaur5684]

s f thank you

[@eleanorreyes3055]

How long do you submerge the flower in water

[@ohmyblindman]

#4 is the most important.

[@jyotsnathosar6823]

You saved my 10 mins

[@patriciaschildts9022]

Please have a class in the Palm Desert,CA for just people who love flowers!

[@grandmakitty52]

I LOVE how you demonstrate your techniques so clearly and make them look simple. Your style is welcoming and easy to watch. Thank you for making these videos available and for sharing valuable money saving tips. All of your useful and practical information will make the difference between success or not so much so.. you ROCK!

[@lipstickprincess1]

I don’t think I could sit in your class without applauding👏👏👏 Amazing!

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[@ExBlackburnBarbara]

Oh how I wish he was in England

[@lanka8786]

of all things i have learnt so far business, languages etc.. ..i wish i had this teacher sooner to train me to be a florist...absolute joy to watch him :)

[@andligdoft7996]

What a BEAUTIFUL teacher you are Michael! Thanks for your teaching!

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[@michelled71]

Hi. i appreciate your design method. I have been a floral designer for 27 yrs. I was always taught after greening in that the first flower should be the tallest. To achieve a line. Then work the other flowers one lower to the right of the line the other lower to the left of the line. Then the focal. Then the fillers. An experienced designer can arrange without turning the vase. To us experienced designers...flower placement just becomes natural and easy.

[@tulipo6907]

Incorrect. U should always rotate your vase. Large flowers in first at the focal point. Come for free class

[@evonsavon13]

Love it! He teaches so well, he makes it easy to understand. I wish he would come to Atlanta. Yvonne Harbour Avon Lady - Sharpsburg Ga.

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[@missgoldie6257]

Thank you. I grow a plethora of flowers and you're teaching me how to best share them in a lovely manner. I'm so grateful.

[@donnabrown1679]

I have to say....He is Magic ! Thank you for sharing your talent with us and your great teaching .

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[@junerodriguez1938]

I have Lupus and looking at flowers make me happy I’m goin to learn everything from. And I hope that your classes are still going on in SF

[@SugarSugarCreek]

What a pleasant teacher!! I'm certain I would love his classes!

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[@janetcorey5102]

Ok, when I first started watching, I thought, where are we going with this guy? Surprise! He’s really a fun hearted great teacher🌷

[@carlaheimerl6900]

I just think you explain things the best. There are other guys on youtube doing flowers, but I like your direct simple approach. Great teacher, thank you so much

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[@d.b.4201]

Awesome!! He takes the fear out of it!! Love them! Thank you for your teaching technics and for being gentle and your way of teaching! Beautiful!

[@lindabentley1749]

I agree. I worked for this florist who was an absolute tyrant. He hired me in October and the day after Christmas he said to me "you said you had experience when you started but I haven't noticed it yet" and he fired me. He hired me for the holidays and didn't have the decency to tell me that and berated me instead. He had a nasty reputation in the area and is now out of business.

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[@phyllisweaver8911]

Oh how I miss the days doing this work. I was never taught these techniques. So beautiful! This would have kicked up my technical abilities to new levels. Want to go back and do this work again 😉

[@marthadiaz9725]

Where did you work? How was your experience? I would like to apply for a job but I would like to know how you were feeling when you did it. Why you left this kind of job?

[@susandupre2975]

I lived in London. I learned this watching them throw bouquets together at all the street floral vendors. Such a great way to arrange flowers.

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[@MsLewcee]

The best tutorial for arrangements, thank you! 🌷🍀🍁🌾🌱

[@annareaves5820]

When I started watching this all I could think was no there is just no way this is going to look good at all but when I saw the end of the video I was speechless... I am a designer myself and I never would have thought to do that. This is simply amazing I am definitely going to try this design and technique.

[@kirkbrown5377]

Very easy to make

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[@jillwatkins4581]

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[@pabloherreram88]

Anna Reaves your taste must be as bad as his

[@brianajohnsen5528]

Imagine if he used all premium flowers...

[@kaitlynsehgal2065]

This technique was pretty neat.... it would be beautiful with flowers that dried well!

[@rainbowcitizen4897]

Omg, Crown and Glory. This video is fun for me. Old retired floral designer. Not at all missing this Valentines day coming up.

[@madamedennis6726]

Oh my word!! Beautiful ! All I could think as he was building this bouquet is that he makes it look so easy! I have to practice this technique, I struggle keeping from dropping everything! LOL!

[@shaziam6644]

Michael your way of teaching is super cool. I’m learning and smiling at the same time. I would have love to attend your classes if I did not live in London UK. Thank you so much for all youtube videos and for sharing your techniques.

[@brendaabad3942]

What a good teacher you are Michael!

[@bjspranger]

Incredible!!! I cannot wait to learn Everything! I love watching and learning these techniques. Thanks SO much!! 👏👏👏💕

[@Bettygdl]

It’s the first video I see of this master I loooove your attitude and talent

[@judithcelestre9102]

GORGEOUS, you make it look sooo simple. Wish you could do a lesson on floral arrangement in gardens 😊

[@KentLeeMcElroy]

I love watching you work and design flowers

[@barbhatoum2297]

Very inspiring to start making some arrangements myself for home and for gifts. Love Michael's sense of humour. Fantastic tips!

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[@ricardosanchez7622]

Hi! Barb you are more beautiful than all the flowers

[@delishamaharaj5303]

This Michael Gaffney guy is PURE MAGIC.... he is the bombbbbbbbbbbbb

[@rotem1437]

He is so talented and cool

[@ambareenkausar6905]

Love his confidence. Comes with experience

[@kathleenriley8357]

Watched all the videos and I was able to create beautiful table arrangements for a friends Wedding. Great teacher!!

[@Nocinoci]

I’m watching all your videos !! You my friend are extremely talented and easy to understand !! I appreciate your work and your help ,please continue to do more videos so I can learn more.

[@carolthomas8743]

I needed that rose stripper when I had my floral shop. I learned so much from this one time I watched this video. Thanks so much.

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[@suzannahyle6938]

Whaaaaaat?! Love this so much, thanks for all of the wonderful tips and tricks! ♥️🌷

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[@maramagagakuma1092]

I love everything about what you are doing I'm in love with your ways of doing things

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[@NoName-rx9lo]

This is absolute perfection OMG! 😱😍😍💯

[@maricelfranklin7256]

Wow I learned something new today ❤️👏

[@deedeelovelace2901]

~ Thank you Michael! Greetings from England ~

[@Whatever_Happy_People]

This teacher is fantastic, I learnt so much after 2 videos.🙂

[@cristis2859]

Wow! This was amazing to watch. 😍 Loved all the tips and tricks.

[@styleplusdesign1065]

Great teaching. I got a lot from this, thank you.

[@LG-xd2xg]

Such a beautiful design can’t wait to make one

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[@urbarascott9047]

OMG I am so glad I found your channel. I love your info you share Such beautiful results!

[@dawchoden7031]

You are lovely teacher🌷🌷🌷

[@tati001]

OMG, you’re a genius! Thank you ☺️!

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[@sharni888]

Amazing technique. Thanks

[@ginacarrasco5047]

Absolutely beautiful work! :)

[@tweetiebum]

Excellent teaching of hand-tied.

[@letitia4423]

Wow, I have just found you this afternoon. I have worked in a florist these past 4yrs and I can honestly say that I have learned so much more from "binge watching" you today (I know) I am planning opening up my own florist this year and I am sure it will be a huge success with you on my side.. Thank You for being so kind, alot of channels would charge a huge fee for what you give for free.. Love from Ireland.. ☘🌼💐🏵🌷🍂🍁🌺💐

[@gosiamalaczek]

Thank you for all your wisdom

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[@dovineawilliams7411]

Love to watch you teach ❤

[@laken1804]

You are wonderful. I love your style of teaching. You really got me interested in taking the classes. 💝🌹🏵

[@helenmccormick1864]

love your helping tips

[@hamidehheikkila497]

Fantastic! I learnt European style bouquets when I did my internship in Brussels.

[@msmith4701]

Thank you for your ideas! Beautiful outcomes!

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[@maryfanasia9891]

Wow! I learned something new today.

[@deming8346]

Wow! He’s so good. Love it 😍. Thanks for the video!

[@lysacostuck1494]

Love this I have a great garden and always have flowers in the house . In the winter I purchase flowers from the florist and assemble my bouquets

[@samueldarchibong9841]

Wow just ran into a master class,, just subscribe all the way from the Caribbean

[@doreenmangru3490]

Pretty awesome - you make it seem so easy

[@smclemore89]

🤩 This guy is on point! 🔥🔥🔥

[@cs973243]

You are just pure genius ❤️💕

[@sisca.d]

Genius .love it !!!

[@dovineawilliams7411]

Lovely I wish I could come to your class , you make it look so easy thanks I’m really learning a lot ❤

[@Ash-ec5iq]

What?!! I have done a lot of floral design but have never seen this! Always something to learn!

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[@semimramji6775]

Got are just amazing . I love it

[@montasiadawson697]

Absolutely Beautiful....

[@tinakaur6325]

Thank you so much learn so much today.

[@care7663]

Wow! Great technique!

[@d.blonde5461]

Wow! Amazind technique! :)

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[@Leo-bu8hv]

Lot of respect to you🌻

[@sunshinemee4226]

OMG! Why didn’t I see this years ago?!! Fabulous!

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[@kanakapono]

This master florist is a god.

[@TheChicamustang]

Amazing! I love this😍

[@christinekeeley8691]

I LOVE THIS MAN MICHAEL ❤❤❤❤😊

[@HildeAzul]

OMG!!!! I have done everything but soaking (exception Hydrangea) Crowning Glory -I feed, change water and trim every day! I buy these David Austin Roses that aren’t cheap… I have a max life of 5 days…. I am going to try this!!!!!!!

[@upsrexcivlog7505]

Thank you for learnings it help a lot how to do proper flower arrangements.

[@jenniferjohns5087]

So simple, but friggin genius!

[@charliegee9171]

Very beautiful!

[@enianderson1382]

Thank you for teaching us!

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[@HollyQuin]

Thank you! great teaching!

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[@milliek625]

You are awesome! Learning so much 👍🏾

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[@Rochellecastro1]

WOW! Thank you for sharing!

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[@erangiwithana556]

Omg!!!! I wish I could learn from you

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Very helpful tips given thank you. Mina Patel

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[@karinar.5757]

I don’t know how to arrange flowers in a vase. I’m amazed 😮!

[@bernadettegraham4803]

Fantastic! Wish I was in your classes!

[@reynaldorosario2248]

Very nice ,Thank you for sharing .

[@EdaNavarra]

wow beautiful flowers

[@munizanasir]

Simply wow 👏👏

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This is amazing wow thank you

[@mmmcgm444]

You Are Amazing!!