Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
A Twirl
- 29 March 2017
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Give it a...
... twirl,
spin,
a turn, a pivot, a swivel, a twist,
to gently revolve,
and rotate
and whirl.
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Tutorials
When I hang these delicate glass bubbles I want to make sure they are really secure. By slipping them into Macramé inspired knots they are not only hanging securely but the...
Bend and weave three wire wreaths to string up as an air plant chandelier
Connect grass covered wire rings with short reed sections to create a natural looking Floral Art armature
For my design I wanted the wreath to look wind blown so I added a few loosely woven twigs into the weave. I also wanted to emphasize the autumn colours so I added a twirling...
Cut the Phalaenopsis orchid with a bit of green stem attached. This will make them last longer.
There are many ways to hang your air plants in a design. In this Tutorial I explore three
Snip a dried twig wreath to undo the spirals to hang around a glass container
Favourite Flowers
Cymbidium, Boat Orchid
Spanish moss, Florida moss, long moss, or graybeard
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