Tried & True Formulas for Floral Design by Mike Gaffney

[@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 🤞

[@Leadan86]

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 💐

[@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]

music videos sloop John b

[@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?

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@曾淑慧-n7u]

+Kirk Brown '

[@jillwatkins4581]

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[@pabloherreram88]

Anna Reaves your taste must be as bad as his

[@brianajohnsen5528]

Imagine if he used all premium flowers...

[@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

[@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.

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[@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 :)

[@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!

[@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🌷

[@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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[@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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[@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

[@donnabrown1679]

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

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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?

[@MagnoliaZZZZ]

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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[@rainbowcitizen4897]

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

[@andligdoft7996]

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

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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.

[@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!

[@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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[@SugarSugarCreek]

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

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[@delishamaharaj5303]

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

[@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

[@kaitlynsehgal2065]

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

[@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!!!!!!!

[@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

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@maramagagakuma1092]

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

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[@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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[@Ash-ec5iq]

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

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[@kathleenriley8357]

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

[@tulipo6907]

Spraying w water helps but c g seals its wax in a bottle and does not brown hydrangeas except for a specific variety from new zealand ..in which case use half half mixture w water

[@MsLewcee]

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

[@poppierosepoppiestoys6127]

Watching this from Australia. I would love you to come over here for a work shop. Because what you are teaching, is the years you pickup of working in a shop. Sadly we have so many fly night pretenders. I love your work.

[@bindurajan9757]

please. demonstrate. about instruments, aapparets andarrangements in your. Shope

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[@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.. ☘🌼💐🏵🌷🍂🍁🌺💐

[@sbobrien1643]

I was a florist for 20 years and did our hand ties like this the whole time. Tied them with soft ribbon, not wire. Also conditioned all my stock before we put them in stock vases and then made our hand tie bouquets. Seems strange to tie them with wire when it could easily damage soft stems.. Best way to test the florists skill was to see if it would stand on its' own at end.. He's a good teacher but conditioning is hugely important prior to making bouquets in my humble opinion... 🌸 💐

[@marthadiaz9725]

Hello, thank you for the info. Are the florists' hands hurt too much? the skin and nails? Do you have to work in low temperature conditions? I ask if you have to keep the temperature low for the quality of the flowers, is that true? Why you left this job?

[@Whatever_Happy_People]

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

[@ambareenkausar6905]

Love his confidence. Comes with experience

[@bjspranger]

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

[@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

[@hamidehheikkila497]

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

[@suzannahyle6938]

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

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[@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.

[@KentLeeMcElroy]

I love watching you work and design flowers

[@calypsowarrior9061]

I was taught right, left, centre, then repeat. I wish I had known you back then.

[@laken1804]

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

[@karinar.5757]

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

[@emilysouther4614]

I live your personality!! This bought is not that pretty but the technique is spot on. Because of your videos I am making beautiful flower arrangements. Thank you!!!!

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[@sunshinemee4226]

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

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[@marthahoushar5428]

I have watched this part of the video four times and I still don't get how you did the wiring - the twirling, yes but not how you wrapped the wire around that huge handful of stems. Too bad you couldn't re-do that part. Any suggestions? Loved the video though. Great information.

[@brianajohnsen5528]

Martha Houshar gravity is cinching the wire together. The twirl is equivalent to twisting a bread tie to close the bag on your bread. Id suggest wrapping the wire aroynd about 3 times, when the ends are side by side, gently tug on them to tighten, and twist like your bread tie. The twirl is just a show

[@phyllisweaver8911]

After a little while it becomes second nature and saves on time and your fingers loI

[@maricelfranklin7256]

Wow I learned something new today ❤️👏

[@rachaelhowey4106]

It's very true what he said about making flowers last longer if you really can make them last longer if you clean them every day or every other day and if you submerge them in water it's really true they really do last long it's amazing

[@happythoughts6084]

may i know how long we have submerge that flowers? thank you

[@dovineawilliams7411]

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

[@dawchoden7031]

You are lovely teacher🌷🌷🌷

[@rotem1437]

He is so talented and cool

[@emeraldray3464]

He's a good teacher🙏

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[@buetiful1]

Standing Ovation...wish you were my teacher!

[@dianeeklund9644]

I'v been a Designer for more than 20 yrs. Still learning from him. Thank You!

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[@deedeelovelace2901]

~ Thank you Michael! Greetings from England ~

[@tati001]

OMG, you’re a genius! Thank you ☺️!

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[@jayylad38]

this was so helpful!! i have an interview with a shop on friday, fingers crossed i can become a florist 😌

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[@atreto21]

Cross to the left turn to the right!

[@SilviaMartinez-lb1ku]

Soy de Guatemala y me encanta El diseño. Felicidades. Lo siento por poner mi comentario en español.

[@darshkaur5684]

FYI he makes this technique look FLAWLESS compared to the effort and skill involved. Very talented and experienced indeed, and I’ve arranged flowers for sometime now for myself and friends

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[@upsrexcivlog7505]

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

[@NoName-rx9lo]

This is absolute perfection OMG! 😱😍😍💯

[@patelminakshi4051]

Very helpful tips given thank you. Mina Patel

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[@babylove444]

wow,so BEAUTIFUL, thank you sir for sharing your informative information...

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[@didisinclair3605]

Thank you for this great, informative video! I have a question about the hydration part. How long would you submerge the flowers? a few minutes, or longer? Thanks so much.

[@tulipo6907]

1.5 hours

[@ArtificialFlowerProducts]

I watched your video very carefully, very OK, the initial feeling is very ordinary, the result is a good harvest🤞

[@katieilyenko3957]

Can you please clone yourself and send one of you to buffalo NY? Absolutely amazing! So glad I found your Chanel

[@urbarascott9047]

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

[@styleplusdesign1065]

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

[@cristis2859]

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

[@gosiamalaczek]

Thank you for all your wisdom

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[@happythoughts6084]

thank you for this video, may i know how much time we need to submerge the flower into the water? and sould we have to let them dry first before we spray crowning glory? thank you

[@cs973243]

You are just pure genius ❤️💕

[@KeshavOmFlower]

Very nice flowering

[@dovineawilliams7411]

Love to watch you teach ❤

[@dgray2228]

Anything special added to the water when submerging the entire flower? I am assuming tepid water temp; not hot or cold. Length of time to keep flowers submerged? Should this technique be used on greenery also? I always use bleach when cleaning out flower buckets, but use an antiseptic "mouth wash" in the actual water in which the flowers are stored in in the cooler. Also do you recommend storing mums in separate coolers to prevent "aging" of other cut flowers?

[@PrincessOfTheUniverz]

Few drops of bleach, some sugar and a little squeeze of lemon = flower food :) change out water every 2-3 days.

[@susanmilojevic2686]

Doesn't the wire you used cut the stems? Or is it coated like bind wire?

[@DineeGal]

I just ordered a bottle of Crowning Glory via Amazon.

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[@LG-xd2xg]

Such a beautiful design can’t wait to make one

[@christinekeeley8691]

I LOVE THIS MAN MICHAEL ❤❤❤❤😊

[@ginacarrasco5047]

Absolutely beautiful work! :)

[@smclemore89]

🤩 This guy is on point! 🔥🔥🔥

[@tweetiebum]

Excellent teaching of hand-tied.

[@d.blonde5461]

Wow! Amazind technique! :)

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[@phongmr1966]

What a great tip. Your video are always informative. Thanks

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[@jenniferjohns5087]

So simple, but friggin genius!

[@hannahoburney]

Wow! Love this tutorial

[@eileendeerdock5820]

If you are left-handed do you cross to the right and turn to the left?? Love this video! Thank you!!

[@milliek625]

You are awesome! Learning so much 👍🏾

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[@7harrylucky]

thank you for sharing this! how did you choose the flowers in this video... all the color maches perfect!

[@brianajohnsen5528]

kim kim all the colors march perfectly? Lavender, red, yellow, pink, and white????? How is that perfect?

[@themooninbloomdesigns2406]

What?!?! The colour composition of this bouquet is horrible! 😂