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Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman

Twig Chain Garlands

You can knot any pliable stem or twig into chains. For my design I used cherry stems.

Bend the stem using the pad of your thumb as support

Hook the two ends to secure.

Slip a second stem through the knot...

... and tie to secure

Tie another stem

To create a long chain like garland.

Set the garland aside to dry out and permanently lock the knots in place

The chain garland is now ready to design with.

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Tutorials
Manipulating stems: Snapping at an angle, Bending, Spiraling, Curling and Straightening
19 February 2013
Manipulating stems: Snapping at an angle, Bending, Spiraling, Curling and Straightening

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 breaking it.
Cross stem spacer
10 August 2022
Cross stem spacer

Use the off-cut stems to create a spacer to keep the flowers in place.
Threaded stem and wire spacer wire garland
10 August 2022
Threaded stem and wire spacer wire garland

Thread stems into a wire to create dangling garlands
Using European OASIS floral glue to secure floral details… yes! It makes a difference
22 June 2022
Using European OASIS floral glue to secure floral details… yes! It makes a difference

Securing the most delicate of design details successfully has a lot to do with what glue you use. But what glue is even more complicated than just brand.
Knot a Lavender chain link necklace or floral crown
13 May 2020
Knot a Lavender chain link necklace or floral crown

This is without a doubt the quickest and easiest floral project on my entire site. And rather fun to do. I make these.. all... the... time!
Miltonia orchid and cherry plate
18 July 2018
Miltonia orchid and cherry plate

Keep a small space open on a serving platter to display gorgeous cherry red Miltonia orchids
Autumn Screen
29 November 2017
Autumn Screen

Craft a hanging twig and autumn leaf design
Chain link wreath weaving
24 May 2017
Chain link wreath weaving

Weave a few small wreaths to connect
Twig snippet vase armature
11 May 2016
Twig snippet vase armature

Glue twig snippets to closely follow the shape of a glass vase
Hanging fruit, berries or chillies to create a dangling garland
23 September 2015
Hanging fruit, berries or chillies to create a dangling garland
Related Designs
Space holder
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Space holder

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be MINDFUL of the invisible stuff you add
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Link

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Chain of Thought
23 July 2014
Chain of Thought

Knot small stems into decorative chain garlands