Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
“Ok wow”
- 26 June 2019
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“Ok… wow”
Design note: take a moment to appreciate your own creations. If you MUST criticize, judge how to improve and learn from, do so later.
For now just enjoy the beauty.
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Tutorials
Pebbles are a great way to weigh down or keep your floral material in place. Here's a way to dress them up a bit
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...
A bit of a planned-messy woven basket that is sturdy enough to carry small items.
A great all natural gift decorating alternative
When weaving a more labour intensive design you might want to/have to break for a few hours. This is the best way to keep the project from dying out too quickly.
My block design is shaped around a Styrofoam block. It is bulky but lightweight and a great way to reuse packaging.
Favourite Flowers
Sweet pea
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