Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Weaving with Flax
- 7 April 2011
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I also use Typha, palm, iris and flax, Kyogi paper and boat orchid leaves to weave with.
Weave a wedding favor box and add a paper lid.
Flax ring box
Contemporary and elegant Flax Bridal handbag
The flax bag when open
Cymbidium Orchid and Flax Bridal Handbag
Dress a vase with a collar and flax weave
Table design with a pillar candle
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Tutorials
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 great all natural gift decorating alternative
I wove my bird from shaved wood but you can also use flax, coconut palm (more traditional) or paper or ribbon
Dark and dramatic burgundy lilies are tucked in low to line a fan shaped basket that unravels into an unruly nest
Once you figure out how to do the corners weaving a diagonal shape is actually not that hard to do.
Related Designs
My article and woven ring-box design featured in the DIY Wedding Magazine
Easy to assemble fall leaf and tissue paper gift bag
Sticks and twigs create a resting spot for palm and rose butterflies
Weave a basket with dangling edges for a single orchid display
... take a moment of reflection as we celebrate 5 years! Happy 5th birthday to my book: The Effortless Floral Craftsman