My Creative Workbook

Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman

Twig float for a single lemon blossom

5 August 2020
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Cut one end of a fork in a twig short...

Wedge the fork of the twig over the side of the container.

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Add water to the container...

Cut one perfect lemon blossom...

And settle it to rest on the twig above the water.

Here's a super easy tip for you: remove any bits of bark from the water with a brush. The bristles pick up even the tiniest debris in no time making sure the water remain clear and nothing distracts from the pretty blossom.

See the Tutorial below for detailed instructions on how to remove debris with a brush.

Adjust the water level with a syringe.

Book readers: I have updated the Tutorial for how to make the syringe with a tube for you in my book. Turn to page: 184 where I discuss how a pipette makes designing with water easier.

Add a few dew drop crystals... see the Tutorial below for more details on how... and why I use a pin to position the crystal.

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Tutorials

22 May 2012

Bite and snap a sturdy twig

Break the sturdy twig on the scribe line.

11 April 2018

Pick up any bits of plant material floating in the water

Use a wet brush to lift any tiny bits of plant material floating on and in the water to keep your container clear.

3 January 2011

Syringe with tube

Easy way to fill test tubes and easiest way to remove water from a vase

8 July 2015

Using a pin to place tiny dew drop crystals

It's sometimes difficult to place a tiny crystal or bead exactly where you want it.

3 January 2018

Using a fork in a twig to “peg” a stem in place

A easy to use Hana Kubari technique

4 April 2018

Tap in a Twig Support

Wedge snipped twigs into a glass vase to act as a support for your flowers

11 February 2015

Stripping foliage from weaving stems

Remove foliage from stems to weave with

14 November 2018

Create a break in a willow twig to support a flower stem

Break a willow twig at and angle to support your flowers

28 January 2015

Well Rooted Sprouting Willow Weave

Weave a sprouting armature

28 February 2018

Marching winter frosted twig and freesia stack

Frost a few twigs to craft a delicate armature for fragrant freesias

31 January 2024

Frosted Glass Chip Edge for a glass container

Glue glass chips into a half moon to help keep the floral details in place.

9 August 2023

Tap in support for horizontal placement of your top heavy flowers

Placing gladiolus stems horizontally so that the stems... disappear.

Related Designs

17 April 2013

Hide-and-go-peek

Create a soft light by making a leaf cocoon for a flameless candle

4 April 2018

Grow on it

Wedge twigs into a vase to create a grid.

3 January 2018

Happy Coincidence!

Some designs really do just make themselves. I received this tiny vase for Christmas from Marius (thank you, Marius!) and while cleaning out my design room I found this little twig with a fork in it. Add a ranunculus with a ridiculously gorgeous curve in it's stem... done.