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Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman

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All natural and zero waste floral support for flower arranging without using floral foam

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Cut willow branches to support delicate flower stems

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Mini miniature orchids in a all natural armature

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How to place orchids in a shallow container for a floral design

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Creative floral design ideas using all natural material without waste

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Wasbi sabi flower arrangement

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Soft minimal flower arranging using only natural material

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Simple and elegant flower arrangement with only twigs and a stem of flowers

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Tutorials

22 January 2025 Bring out the pretty spots on the lip of this tiny orchid with a dotted twig stump armature

Create a delicate floating and natural display without using floral foam with a twig frog armature.

19 February 2013 Manipulating stems: Snapping at an angle, Bending, Spiraling, Curling and Straightening

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...

8 July 2015 Using a pin to place tiny dew drop crystals

It's sometimes difficult to place a tiny crystal or bead exactly where you want it.

7 May 2014 Rethinking the traditional Komiwara technique

Komiwara is a classic and traditional Ikebana technique used in a Rikka design. Designers would usually bundle straw to keep the flowers in place.

26 April 2023 New growth Spring frog

Willow cutting left in water will root and sprout... perfect for a all natural flower frog to admire as is or to keep long stem flowers upright.

18 March 2015 Meadow in a bowl

Inspired by a classic and traditional Ikebana technique used in a Rikka design called Komiwara. Designers would usually bundle straw to keep the flowers in place.

4 July 2018 Bundle Support

Tie a bundle of lily grass in a bundle to offer support for your flowers.

27 April 2016 Hiding a secret water source in a twig frog

New growth is really difficult to design with and definitely needs to be conditioned and placed in a water source

22 May 2012 Bite and snap a sturdy twig

Break the sturdy twig on the scribe line.

11 February 2015 Stripping foliage from weaving stems

Remove foliage from stems to weave with

2 August 2017 Two vase, two level Phormium snippets

Design in two levels by using two vases, the smaller slipped into a bigger one.

22 October 2014 Roll a folded leaf coil

Fold and then stitch a long fall leaf garland to roll into a coil

22 May 2012 Spiral twig frog

Multiple tiny twigs create a flower frog to keep the delicate buds and leaves in the exact spot you want.

21 February 2018 Stem line-up

Line up stems to create a base for the heavy Hanging Heliconia stems

Favourite Flowers

Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis, Moth orchid

Related Designs

26 April 2023 Oh So Me

Snip and grow willow to create a Spring new growth support for your tall flower stems.

7 May 2014 Serendipity

Be inspired by traditional Ikebana techniques

18 March 2015 Spring Dreaming

A bowl full of miniature Chrysanthemums

4 July 2018 Wonder

Tie a bundle of grass to support your floral details

27 April 2016 Sprout

A sneaky way to condition new growth to add into your Spring design

2 August 2017 Grace

Use snips and snippets and leftovers to create a design of it's own

22 October 2014 Stand Around

Fold and roll leaves to create an Autumn swirl

22 May 2019 Putting your own spin on it

I would definitely describe my own personal style as minimalist classic... but with an edgy twist.

22 May 2012 Lean

Place short twigs, leaning to one side to create a flower frog

21 February 2018 Impossible things

A cut stem flower frog for the heavy Hanging Heliconia flowers

18 June 2014 Stuck stick

Glue a few sticks to create a hollowed out crescent armature