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Cut a small wedge out of a stack of waxy leaves to keep the flower and twig in place.

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,...

A easy to use Hana Kubari technique

Slip a twig over the side of a container to keep an elegant flower stem upright

Split bamboo stems to create a water source for dancing orchids

Split a twig to create a t connection to hover a twig over the design

Glue a fragile sheltering net to soften the look of a summer design

Cut short bamboo lengths to keep your flower material upright in a shallow and narrow container

Gently curve a shallow area with a leaf to showcase a gorgeous flower with a short stem in a water filled vase

Deceptively simple. A design that relies on you working with not against what is already there.

Adding a few fluttering petals to a design.

A more than just a hint of Christmas tradition design... in a pre-Christmas design.

Traditional Hana-Kubari flower mechanic

Some designs really do just make themselves. I received this tiny vase for Christmas from Marius (thank you, Marius!) and while cleaning out my design room I found this little...

Hana-Kubari twig armature

Split a few bamboo sections to create a happy water source for miniature orchids

Glue a bit of grass snippets to suspend over the design

Cut lengths of bamboo to place in a shallow container as a flower frog

Manipulate fresh willow stems to create a sprouting armature for long tulip stems