Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Mother Nature’s little magic to let us know Autumn is near
- 6 September 2023
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"Every little thing, every little thing...
Every little thing, every little thing
Every little, every little, every little
Every little thing she does
Every little thing she does
Every little thing she does...
Every little thing she does
Thing she does is magic!"
Every little thing she does is magic lyrics by The Police
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Tutorials
An old trick... but still a great one to support thin stems in the needles of a Kenzan.
Temporarily adhere a traditional Ikebana Kenzan or pincushion to a shallow container.
It's sometimes difficult to place a tiny crystal or bead exactly where you want it.
A cool and minimal floral design for summer.
Craft a bottomless vase out of bark so that the floral stem is supported but can still stand in water to remain hydrated.
A single lily flower design dressed up with a grass veil.
Flair open a leathery leaf to craft a frame a single bleeding heart flower on its long stem.
Fanned out Tulips for a snowy winter display... that stays just so.
Spear bunny tail grasses into a Kenzan to create a cozy space to display apricot lemonade cosmos flowers.
Prevent a leaf from ripping or bruising when positioning it in your design.
A bit of Kenzan support for a floating shallow container design
The teeth of a Kenzan (or pin cushion) is rather sharp. Here is a pain free way of pushing down the plant material into the teeth to keep it securely in place.
Favourite Flowers
Sunflower
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Using a traditional Ikabana Kenzan to place flowers in a shallow container