Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
A lots of stuff and things
- 20 January 2016
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You get a collection... of objects
a bed of willows
and a sheaf of wheat
a soufflé Clouds (yes really!)
and a bunch of flowers
a tuft of grass
and maybe best of all… a kaleidoscope of butterflies.
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Tutorials
Drill holes in twigs to insert fine sticks to create a delicate armature
Weave grasshoppers or butterflies (or fireflies) from palm leaves
The finish of every design should be flawless. Make sure there are no bits of glue visible in your design by carefully removing all traces of spills.
I wove my bird from shaved wood but you can also use flax, coconut palm (more traditional) or paper or ribbon
My Chameleon is mono-botanical. Made from coiled grass
Favourite Flowers
Rose
Related Designs
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