Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Creating a secure grass snippet here and there grid
- 19 June 2019
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Weave a basic over and under patterned grass grid.
See the Tutorial below for more detailed instructions on how to weave with foliage.
Set the grid aside to dry completely.
Glue the grid where it overlaps with a tiny dot of floral glue so that you can cut into it without it falling apart.
Fold the grass at the corners to extend down the box
You can find detailed instructions on how to fold grass without snapping it in my book.
Cut the grid so that you can slip it in and around the flowers.
Carefully glue the grid into position.
Creating a pretty grid that keeps the plant material exactly where you want them.
Wiggle the box and add small grid snippets to secure the flowers in place.
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