Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Three Drops of Floral Chocolate
- 25 January 2012
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I wanted to show off these magnificent chocolate brown cymbidiums, and I also wanted to create a meaningful Bridal design as an early start to the chocolate goodness that comes around every Valentine’s Day.
The design drips down in three tiers each celebrating life, love and connection.
The first drop is to honor your roots, your past. I draped fine ivy roots to gently touch the orchids
The middle drop is to look forward to a budding future. Hazel buds are woven into the willow. I also dangle a stem of rosary vine (ceropegia woodii) with the sprouting green end just touching the orchids.
The last drop is to celebrate your present. Healthy variegated green grass are snugly hugging willow sphere.
Three drops of Floral Chocolate
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Tutorials
I build up the spheres by weaving willow wreaths and then use those to shape the ball
Favourite Flowers
Cymbidium, Boat Orchid
Curly Willow, Chinese Willow, Tortured Willow, Globe Willow, Dragon's Claw, Hankow Willow
Rosary vine, Chain of Hearts, Collar of hearts and String of hearts
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