Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Brought Together
- 27 August 2014
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Great things
are
done
by a series
of small things
Brought Together
Quote by Vincent van Gogh
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Tutorials
Loosely weave grass on a piece of driftwood for an informal armature
When you need to keep a tiny stem hydrated this is just what you need. If you can't find a suitable drinking straw... I also have an upgrade: tiny food grade pipe water tubes.
For this tutorial I focus on a simple weave pattern that does not require you to soften or prepare the leaves to be more durable or flexible. This is the starting point in...
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.
Favourite Flowers
Phalaenopsis, Moth orchid
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