Balloon out grass to craft a framed armature

Fill a tall and narrow container with water.

Allow the grass to flop over the sides of the container by making space in the middle with your finger.

Fill the water tube with water.

And tie it with a knot.

Design tip: I liked the knot ends extending. It created a lovely contrast to the smoothness of the curved grass so I left it dangling. Cut it short if you prefer. Also a great knot for this can be found in my book. Book readers turn to page 59.

For more information about my book: The Effortless Floral Craftsman

Carefully curve the grass so that it balloons out to the sides.

Slip the knotted grass through the middle of the bundle from the top down...

Add a bit of tension to exaggerate the balloon shape and secure it between the water tube and the grass where you knotted it.

So that the elegant shapes can be admired in the grass frame from all sides

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