Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Pick up any bits of plant material floating in the water
- 11 April 2018
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Dip a brush in the water to wet the brustles.
Sweep up the debris.
It will settle in the bristles.
Even the tiniest bits of plant material float closer to the brush and can simply be picked up, leaving your vase spotless to display.
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Tutorials
Only a few stems create an impressive display if you allow the water to design with you.
Easy way to fill test tubes and easiest way to remove water from a vase
Slip a leaf into the gap between two glass containers to keep it upright... and add a plastic lining to support the flowers nestled into it.
This is a great, non permanent way to protect surfaces from damage
Create a dry layer by placing a smaller vase inside the larger vase
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...
Most stems, twigs and even sturdier branches can be bend into shapes. It takes practice and more than a bit of patience. The main idea is to slowly manipulate the branch without...
Flowers naturally float and you will need some kind of sinker to keep them suspended under water.
Favourite Flowers
Curly Willow, Chinese Willow, Tortured Willow, Globe Willow, Dragon's Claw, Hankow Willow
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Freely translated it means Each Moment, Only Once. It is a saying associated with Japanese tea ceremonies.
