HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

FLORICULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The larger the gauge of florist wire indicates that the thickness is:
A
shorter
B
thinner
C
longer
D
thicker
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The higher the wire gauge, the thinner the wire, which means 28 gauge wire is threaded thin, while 18 gauge wire is thicker and harder to bend. Florist wire gauges run from 16 gauge (thickest) to 32 gauge (thinnest). Most popular gauges of florist wire are 20 and 24 gauge.

Detailed explanation-2: -Floral wire is measured in thickness, or gauge. The lower the gauge, the thicker (and less pliable) it will be. Cut lengths of floral wire are also called wire stem.

Detailed explanation-3: -22 gauge-For medium / large general flower use, similar to 24 gauge, but these are just a little stronger. 20 gauge-For larger flowers that need the support of a thicker wire, and to hold their position in a spray.

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