Tutorials

Here are the two secrets to assembling a well balanced hanging sculpture: First: Let gravity do the work. Do not fight it. And Secondly: Start from the bottom of your design...

Cut short sections of twigs to glue into an Angel shape

The BoutStix Floral Magnets “stick” is the backbone of the design, strengthening the narrow heart shape and adding support and balance.

Gently bend and secure the Alstroemeria flower head into the twig design

A Posy made of Gypsophila flowers can look flat. I use a dried Hydrangea or Agapanthus flower head as a flower frog to puff it out

For my design I wanted the wreath to look wind blown so I added a few loosely woven twigs into the weave. I also wanted to emphasize the autumn colours so I added a twirling...

Drape an acetate garland around the pumpkin, on the wires, to create a halo

Acetate is the clear plastic mostly used for packaging design. It is thicker than cellophane and holds its shape much better.

I glued wooden slats into a frame and then wove flax string to create the floral parasol

Splitting the chopsticks or a wooden branch, such as a willow twig creates a natural (and glue-less!) clamp.

Even long nose pliers without grooves still damage soft aluminum wire. Pad the pliers with a plaster.

The cage spirals to form a basket that wrap around the plump ripe berries (or you can slip in a flower) to hang as connections between the twigs.