Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Silver bell Christmas Greenery kissing ball
- 2 December 2015
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Use delicate sprigs of cypress or juniper, fir, pine, eucalyptus, ivy or a combination of them all to create a winter themed kissing bough
![Twist rings out of silver wire Twist rings out of silver wire](/images/2015/12/twist-rings-out-of-silver-wire-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Twist rings out of silver wire
![I prefer to make a few rings and then assemble the ball shape I prefer to make a few rings and then assemble the ball shape](/images/2015/12/i-prefer-to-make-a-few-rings-and-then-assemble-the-ball-shape-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
I prefer to make a few rings and then assemble the ball shape
![Slip the first ring over the second and secure with wire Slip the first ring over the second and secure with wire](/images/2015/12/slip-the-first-ring-over-the-second-and-secure-with-wire-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Slip the first ring over the second and secure with wire
![Add another ring and secure Add another ring and secure](/images/2015/12/add-another-ring-and-secure-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Add another ring and secure
![Keep adding rings to build up a ball shape Keep adding rings to build up a ball shape](/images/2015/12/keep-adding-rings-to-build-up-a-ball-shape-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Keep adding rings to build up a ball shape
![Secure each ring at two places to add strength. Secure each ring at two places to add strength.](/images/2015/12/secure-each-ring-at-two-places-to-add-strenght-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Secure each ring at two places to add strength.
![Pour wood glue on to the ring Pour wood glue on to the ring](/images/2015/12/pour-woodglue-on-to-the-ring-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Pour wood glue on to the ring...
![And sprinkle on some artificial snow And sprinkle on some artificial snow](/images/2015/12/and-sprinkle-on-some-artificial-snow-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
And sprinkle on some artificial snow
![Cover the wire with artificial snow Cover the wire with artificial snow](/images/2015/12/cover-the-wire-with-artificial-snow-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Cover the wire with artificial snow
![Set aside to dry completely Set aside to dry completely](/images/2015/12/set-aside-to-dry-completely-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Set aside to dry completely
![Weave in thin stems of willow Weave in thin stems of willow](/images/2015/12/weave-in-thin-stems-of-willow-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Weave in thin stems of willow
![Crossing the stems to secure Crossing the stems to secure](/images/2015/12/crossing-the-stems-to-secure-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Crossing the stems to secure
![Pour small drops of glue on the stems and sprinkle with more snow Pour small drops of glue on the stems and sprinkle with more snow](/images/2015/12/pour-small-drops-of-glue-on-the-stems-and-sprinkle-with-more-snow-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Pour small drops of glue on the stems and sprinkle with more snow
![Add another layer of twigs and snow Add another layer of twigs and snow](/images/2015/12/add-another-layer-of-twigs-and-snow-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Add another layer of twigs and snow
![Once dry the kissing bough is ready to design with Once dry the kissing bough is ready to design with](/images/2015/12/once-dry-the-kissing-bough-is-ready-to-design-with-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Once dry the kissing bough is ready to design with
![Weave in winter greenery and Kalanchoe flowers Weave in winter greenery and Kalanchoe flowers](/images/2015/12/weave-in-winter-greenery-and-kalanchoe-flowers-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Weave in winter greenery and Kalanchoe flowers
Design Note:
Kalanchoe flowers last really well even without a water source. The flowers on this kissing ball remained beautiful for nine days.
![And add a few silver bells And add a few silver bells](/images/2015/12/and-add-a-few-silver-bells-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
And add a few silver bells
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Tutorials
I build up the spheres by weaving willow wreaths and then use those to shape the ball
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...
Wire the tiny little bells so that they dangle loosely and will jingle with the slightest breeze
Favourite Flowers
Christmas Kalanchoe, Kalanchöe or Kalanchoë
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