THERE is endless enjoyment to beobtained in trying the possibilities ofusing all kinds of objects as containers forflowers.
Sometimes these objects are so odd inthemselves or perhaps so important thatthey claim the main interest, and theflowers in them take second place. In factthere are many occasions when flowers arepurposely placed casually in an effort toemphasize the container.
If you are perplexed as to how a certainitem should be used in an arrangement,try to place your flowers following thelines of the design of the container. Inthis way you will not go far wrong. Again,consider its texture. Opaque and potteryvases call for heavier textured flowers andleaves, whereas some glass and delicatechina vases require sheer or fine materialto complement their beauty. Watch forthese points when viewing the designsthroughout this book.