Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Skewer leaf rolls to support a tiny water source for fresh flowers
- 28 June 2017
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Cut a few sturdy sticks at a very sharp angle
This makes it easier to pierce the leaf without ripping it.
Roll the leaf. I used Dracaena leaves for my design
Skewer the leaf with the sharp stick
Skewer the leaf with another sharp stick
Place a tiny test tube to sit upright between the two sticks. Fill with water and add fresh flowers
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