Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Do you know what the point is?
- 19 June 2024
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I tried to
cut
a corner once…
hated it!
Kept
wondering
what’s the point!?!
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Tutorials
Create a natural armature for a summer display
It's sometimes difficult to place a tiny crystal or bead exactly where you want it.
Temporarily adhere a traditional Ikebana Kenzan or pincushion to a shallow container.
Glue tiny sections of pipe to the bark to fill as a water source for the fresh flower material
A bit of Kenzan support for a floating shallow container design
Build up a design in a shallow container by stacking it by threading the plant material into the teeth of a pin cushion in three levels.
Play up contrasts to allow near black flowers to shine.
A small bundle of Spring floral treasures framed with lush monstera foliage.
Craft a bottomless vase out of bark so that the floral stem is supported but can still stand in water to remain hydrated.
A cool and minimal floral design for summer.
Spear bunny tail grasses into a Kenzan to create a cozy space to display apricot lemonade cosmos flowers.
Spiral birch bark strips into two mirror images to create a wintery wrap for a bud vase.
Glue bark to a Papier Maché and wire frame to create a pod shaped armature
Favourite Flowers
Sweet pea
Related Designs
Craft a haze of green around a log for a sweet pea swirl effect.
Whether it’s a solid foot for floating flowers, the tips of new growth or the curve of a dried twig your design needs help to stay upright.
Cut stems of Gladiolus to place in a radiating summer design.
My bark bowl design and tutorial featured in the Centrepiece Wedding Magazine
Freestyle Freesia design video for Flower Factor
Dutch floral designer Pim van den Akker, from Flower Factor invited me to participate in a FloraHolland initiative promoting the versatility of Freesias entitled ...
Support a small bundle of spring florals to stand upright in water with two Monstera leaves.
Loop a grass veil over a lily stem to create a minimalist summer design.
A bit of a rethink as the season is getting ready to change. How can I give my design idea a fresh twist?
Glow and sparkle bark armature to celebrate the first signs of Autumn
This was my second two designs for my It's High Time for Tea Floral Craft and Art Demonstration at The Capilano Flower Arranging Club meeting.
Roll birch bark into a double spiral to cradle some perfect flowers to admire all winter.