Tutorials

Break the water flow when you fill a vase with details in that can move with the stream of water

Cyclamen stems are so close together that it is easy to damage the plant when cutting stems.

Break the sturdy twig on the scribe line.

Long blades of thin grass or ripped flax are ideal for stringing decorative beads

A sturdy shape made by binding Mikado reeds keeps the thin strands of flax in place.

Weave a grass pebble for flowers to nestle in

Tie Midelino Cane coils to make a spiral armature

"Plaid" and "braid" are synonyms, and where you are from will most likely dictate whether you use plait (British) or braid (American or Celtic). Some people also refer to...

Tuck one half of a corsage magnet in a nutshell before designing to create a floral fridge magnet

White Midelino cane is easy to stain in any colour

I use edible mushrooms in my designs. To preserve them I press a tiny stake into the base and let them air-dry.

Conditioning new growth and sprouts are difficult because the little sprouts have not had time to fully develop its cellular structure to survive being cut and taking up water on...