Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Follow the line
- 11 April 2018
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Hop over this, hop over that
Now it’s here, now it’s there
Here you are, there you are
Around here, over there
Here to stay, here you go
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Tutorials
Only a few stems create an impressive display if you allow the water to design with you.
Easy way to fill test tubes and easiest way to remove water from a vase
Use a wet brush to lift any tiny bits of plant material floating on and in the water to keep your container clear.
Slip a leaf into the gap between two glass containers to keep it upright... and add a plastic lining to support the flowers nestled into it.
This is a great, non permanent way to protect surfaces from damage
Create a dry layer by placing a smaller vase inside the larger vase
Conditioning new growth and sprouts are difficult because the little sprouts have not had time to fully develop its cellular structure to survive being cut and taking up water on...
Most stems, twigs and even sturdier branches can be bend into shapes. It takes practice and more than a bit of patience. The main idea is to slowly manipulate the branch without...
Flowers naturally float and you will need some kind of sinker to keep them suspended under water.
Favourite Flowers
Curly Willow, Chinese Willow, Tortured Willow, Globe Willow, Dragon's Claw, Hankow Willow
Related Designs
A submerged design... perfect for summertime designing... and enjoying!
Using that little something that is unusual about your flower to make the design stand out.
It deserves a bowl all of it's own... right? I am (of course!) talking about these spectacular little sweet peas called King Tut. Not much else is needed. But add a cute little...
Perfect for summer designing with some space for the vines to continue to grow in your design.
Stack two vases to create a small gap at the side to keep a leaf upright
Freely translated it means Each Moment, Only Once. It is a saying associated with Japanese tea ceremonies.