All that glitters is gold

Fall leaf Phalaenopsis Orchid

There's a lady

who's sure

all

that glitters

is gold…

First line from the song "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zeppelin

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Tutorials

Fall leaf craft

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.

Break the sturdy twig on the scribe line.

Paint bamboo husks with strong tea to create a pretty orchid.

Add the design details to the wood... and not to the orchid plant so that it can easily be removed to soak for a long lasting still growing display.

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A cascade of orchids growing over a slice of wood. Easy to design... and even easier to maintain!

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Split a few bamboo sections to create a happy water source for miniature orchids