Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Twig support to rest test tubes on a surface
- 23 November 2016
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Wrap bind wire twice around the tube
Twist the bind wire to secure
Separate the wire
Secure to the fork in a twig
Sink the tube into the design to nestle on the twigs
Creating a stable water source for the fresh flower material
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Tutorials
I don't always want to wire my test tubes into the design. I like to create a bit of movement by simply hooking the tubes to gently swing.
Include a single floret (such as an orchid) or bundle a few weaker stems (such as lily of the valley) into an arrangement or hand tie by wiring a test tube to a stick.
To prevent bacterial growth that diminishes the vase life of your flowers wash your test tubes after every use.
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