Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Beat the summer heat
- 26 July 2017
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Tutorials
Tangle and shape wire to create a half moon for grass and gyp to rest in
Most leaves and foliage can be slightly manipulated to curve or curl.
Use the "over and under" weaving pattern to weave a round, upright hat with a flat top and no brim.
Wrap grass around a flat wire shape to create a delicate bridal basket design
Use a thin wire to puff out dandelion seeds to look like it spilled from a basket
Glue gypsophila sticks, flowers and dandelion seeds into a star shape
Favourite Flowers
Baby’s breath, soap wort, Gyp, Gypsophila
Related Designs
An impossibly delicate looking way to securely keep flowers in place over a clear container.
A bottom to the top... top to the bottom support to help keep your summer flowers hydrated.
Balancing dried ribbons of foliage to craft a wind twisted floral display.
A sticky shooting star made with gypsophila stems and fluffy dandelion seeds
