Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
The Space Between
- 1 April 2015
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Ma
Ma is a Japanese word which can be roughly translated as "gap", "space", "pause" or "the space between two structural parts"
Thirty spokes meet in the hub,
though…
the space between them is the essence of the wheel.
Pots are formed from clay,
though…
the space inside them is the essence of the pot.
Walls with windows and doors form the house,
though…
the space within them is the essence of the house.
Traditional Japanese poem
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Tutorials
Hana-Kubari is an Ikebana flower mechanic. Only natural materials such as pebbles, sticks and branches can be seen to support the flowers. Traditionally no twine or wire, nails,...
Most of the time I would gently tug the pollen covered stamens away the moment it becomes yellow and messy. But the Gloriosa looks rather pretty with the stamens on, so I fix it...
How to keep Lilies in bud for longer. Removing the pollen. Stringing a Lily Garland.
Favourite Flowers
Glory or Flame lilies, Fire lily, Superb lily, Climbing lily, and Creeping lily
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