Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Squigly vine twig armature
- 17 February 2016
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Loosely entwine two vine stems
Weave in a third stem
Keep adding stems
Gently roll open some of the tendrils to catch over adjacent stems
Make sure the armature stands freely without tipping
Glue in tiny test tubes as a water source for the flowers
See the Tutorial below for more information on how I make my own test tubes from drinking straws
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Tutorials
When you need to keep a tiny stem hydrated this is just what you need.
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...
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