Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Snow to report!
- 5 February 2025
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Good morning, flower buddies.
This is your weekly design inspiration update. And we do have a special update today as fresh snow tumbled all over our inspiration design this week.
As of now, we are seeing heavy snowfall across the design with accumulation expected to stack up on the twigs...
around there…
there…
and even around there at the back.
With frosted glass pebbles causing reduced container visibility but making water conditions pretty easy, to tell you the truth.
I strongly advise you to sit back, take your time and have a good look at this pretty slipper orchid…
maybe until you also feel warm and cozy inside…
as I continue to monitor the growing and sprouting prettiness situation here from my side.
Stay safe, flower buddies, and make the most of this snowy inspiration.
Back to you in your design studio…
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Tutorials
Arrange sprouting willow twigs to twirl and frame a beautiful Paphiopedilum (slipper) orchid
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...
It's sometimes difficult to place a tiny crystal or bead exactly where you want it.
Design an armature that is light enough to be carried by two flower stems to create a radiating frame.
Loosely wrap and weave lily grass to create a planned-messy looking armature
Glue twig snippets to closely follow the shape of a glass vase
Cover a Styrofoam shape with bark to create a bowl for a potted design
Glue bark to a Papier Maché and wire frame to create a pod shaped armature
I build up the spheres by weaving willow wreaths and then use those to shape the ball
Craft a dried cane globe for the armature of the design and then add lily grass to dry in place.
Favourite Flowers
Lady Slipper, Slipper orchid
Curly Willow, Chinese Willow, Tortured Willow, Globe Willow, Dragon's Claw, Hankow Willow
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