Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
It’s the most… it’s the most… wonderful Patina Copper Christmas Tree of all!
- 15 December 2021
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This is the fourth of my Christmas 2021 series of designs. This year in the form of a mini workshop… my Christmas present to you. We will explore how to patina Copper and use it to craft beautiful Festive floral accessories. Follow along each week leading up to Christmas to complete the entire mini workshop just before the start of 2022.
Have a Merry Festive Season, flower buddies. This week I will show you how to add a patina to larger objects that you can't place in a small bowl. Enjoy!
It's the most wonderful time of the year
There'll be much mistletoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When loved ones are near
It's the most wonderful time
Yes the most wonderful time
Oh the most wonderful time...
Of the year!
Inspired by the carol It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year by Songwriters Eddie Pola and George Wyle
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Tutorials
Cut a tree from copper and twigs for a long lasting tabletop Christmas decoration.
The colour and the effect will vary due to application, temperature and humidity.
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.
When you glue a structure with hot glue there are always a few stray strands of glue stuck all over the design. Blow it away with a hairdryer.
Glue curved twig snippets to craft a delicate winter white Christmas tree
Twist ivy vines around a cardboard shape to create a lace fine Christmas tree mobile.
The fluffy stuffing found in pillows create beautiful, water repellent tree skirts.
Kalanchoe flowers last weeks without a water source and is the perfect way to dress up a bark and silver bell sleigh
Craft an ethereal Christmas tree from Eucalyptus leaves, twigs and sparkling snow flake crystals.
Easy armature design that is actually quite relaxing to do... plant meditation!
… ideal for fresh floral displays because it has a hidden water source that can be refilled and the candle can be switched on and off without disturbing the design.
Inspired by seedpods... Glue Silver Dollar Eucalyptus leaves into 3 dimensional Christmas decorations.
Remember how Olaf from Frozen remained cool? With a personal flurry, of course! Two fishbowls, stacked and you are very nearly done.
The wire spirals are supported on wire sections pressed into the wax
Wrap vines and twigs around a wire frame to create a decorative woodland chandelier
Favourite Flowers
Rosary vine, Chain of Hearts, Collar of hearts and String of hearts
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