Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Tutorials
I tied the strong inside veins of the 5 Aspidistra leaves (that I used to make the garland with) to make my basket armature.
Most contemporary corsages and boutonnieres are now fixed with magnets and no longer pins that could damage fabric
I wove my basic heart shape from shaven wood strips but you can use flax, grape vine, willow or any other flexible plant material
Curl the wire at irregular intervals to create a natural wire tendril similar to that of a passion fruit plant
Make a small loop the size of your ring to create a flat surface to glue your tiny plant material on.
Dark and dramatic burgundy lilies are tucked in low to line a fan shaped basket that unravels into an unruly nest
I wove my bird from shaved wood but you can also use flax, coconut palm (more traditional) or paper or ribbon
Gently curl and tuck strips of Kyogi paper to form a tangle of curls and scatter a few orchids to create the impression that a gust of wind just blew it that way