Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Chain-link string and twig armature
- 18 January 2017
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I used the same technique as shown in the Tutorial below on how to weave a willow twig blind, only I used string instead of wire (and knotting it instead of twisting the wire). For another example see the Tutorial below for how I used pliable willow stems to secure the twigs. If you want to use willow, allow the stems to dry in place before removing sticks for the gaps.
Wiggle the twig to loosen the string and slip it out of the knot
This creates a chain link effect with larger gaps between the twigs
Glue the test tube in at a slight angle
Keep adding tubes to where you want to add flowers
See the Tutorial below for more detailed instructions on how to make your own tubes from pipe or drinking straws
Fill the tubes with water.
See the Tutorial below for more detailed instructions on how to make a syringe with tube to make it easier to fill the tubes with water
Place the flowers
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